Moving forward
Where we’ve been Smart Localization started as a place to ruminate about my experiences as a graduate student. It was easy to write because everything I learned was new to me, and it was fun to connect with professionals and receive feedback from helpful people who were willing to mentor me. Where we are This
Technology rocks
Our startup “MIIS Lion” has come a long way since its conception last year. In fact, we are beginning the process of becoming an official non-profit organization with a main goal of providing localization internships for MIIS students. Carol Jin, our current Chinese Program Manager, has been recruiting project managers to work with us next
Shedding Light on Localization
Another post inspired by the blank stares I get when I tell people what I study at school… Just about everyone has encountered localization. They just don’t realize it. Does this look familiar? In my opinion, user manuals are among the most boring applications of localization. But they are also among the most important. Sure,
Mobile Meets Localization
Mobile is all the rage these days. Some studies project that by the end of next year, half of all handsets in America will be smart phones. European countries are not far behind, and developing countries are on track to skip the PC entirely. Google has been making a lot of noise about this trend,
Success!
One advantage to being a student is flexibility. I’ve really enjoyed navigating the maze of opportunities life has thrust upon me during the past several months. I’m especially happy to report that the student-run localization initiative I worked to hash out last semester completed its pilot project, successfully turning this… Into this… Check out the