MICATA, or the Mid-America Chapter of the American Translators Association, is a group of professional translators, interpreters and language professionals that focuses its activities and service in Mid-America. Our major objectives are to provide a forum for translators, interpreters and other language professionals to share ideas and expertise through our meetings, website and newsletter, and to keep our professional members informed and up to date through our annual symposium on translation and interpreting.  nWe strive to formulate and maintain standards of professional ethics, practices and competence in the fields of translation and interpreting, to protect the rights and interests of professional translators and interpreters, and to improve the standards, accuracy and quality of translation and interpreting.