Elana Summers

Elana Summers is a Lecturer at the Institute of Multilingual Communication (IMK) within ZHAW School of Applied Linguistics at ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences. Her work focuses on digital literacy integration in language education, machine translation (MT) literacy, and the application of computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools in teaching and learning environments. She actively contributes to research projects such as 'Digital Literacy Skills in University Contexts' and 'Swiss AL Tools', emphasizing pedagogical innovation and teacher training.

Her research interests include the ethical use of AI and MT in language classrooms, policy development for technology integration, and enhancing language learners' competencies through digital tools. Summers has co-authored peer-reviewed articles on topics ranging from MT literacy implementation to collaborative CAT tool usage in translation revision processes. She is also involved in organizing academic events like the CercleS International Conference and the Łódź-ZHAW Duo Colloquium on Translation and Meaning.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided information. Summers has collaborated with institutions such as the University of Neuchâtel and presented at conferences in Portugal, Italy, and Switzerland. Her professional network includes ORCID ID 0000-0003-3565-6870.