The Official page for the Society for Technical Communication
STC advances the theory and practice of technical communication across all user abilities and media so that both businesses and customers benefit from safe, appropriate, and effective use of products, information, and services. Technical communication is an essential part of every organization's competitive strategy.
Operating as usual
12/09/2022
Applications for the Sigma Tau Chi and Alpha Sigma Honor Societies are due in ONE WEEK on 16 December! These student honorary societies recognize student members of the Society who have distinguished themselves as students and have demonstrated the promise of future contributions to the Society and the profession.
Learn more & apply here: http://ow.ly/2XBj50LRic8
12/08/2022
Have you thought about creating a side hustle? Then register for Ben Woelk and Jennifer Goode's course, "Leveraging Who You Are and What You Know: Launching Your Side Hustle." Walk away with the tools you need to determine your skills, interests, and passion in identifying an attractive side hustle and learn the key considerations and steps you should take towards creating an appropriate side hustle. http://ow.ly/1WC650LRi3s
12/06/2022
TechComm Fundamentals Bootcamp is back! Leah Guren's course is the fastest, most efficient way to jump-start your career in . Spots fill up fast, so register now: http://ow.ly/pwfe50LRhP7
12/01/2022
Do you feel stuck in your career? Then register now for Agnes M. Crentsil's webinar, "Transferrable Skills – The Bridge to Meaningful Career Experiences," where she will introduce tools, techniques, strategies, and tactics to help transition to a new job role. Topics include taking a personal inventory of skills and mapping them to other jobs, identifying skill gaps, and determining the best career fit while considering job personality and the happiness factor. http://ow.ly/GPkr50LRhqS
11/30/2022
Today, 30 November, is the last day to save with STC's Black Friday Offer! SAVE 10% when you renew or join STC for 2023 with promo code STC2023! Plus, when you join STC for 2023, you'll receive the REST OF 2022 FOR FREE! View membership categories: http://ow.ly/Jv6h50LQgnT
Some restrictions apply.
11/29/2022
Register now to join presenter Marilyn Woelk for her webinar "The Pandemic Career Path: Moving Ahead in Spite of Chaos," taking place in just TWO DAYS on Thursday, 1 December from 12:00-1:00 PM ET: http://ow.ly/ylFt50LCxTE
The Pandemic changed most work environments which has sometimes led to frustration, chaos, and disconnection for us and our coworkers. For help navigating this “new normal,” register for Marilyn Woelk's webinar on 1 December, where you'll learn to identify your work challenges, create solutions, and plan ways to bring more calmness, order, and success to your work environment! http://ow.ly/ylFt50LCxTE
11/22/2022
STC is pleased to announce the call for cover illustrations for the February and May 2023 issues of . For the February 2023 issue, we invite cover illustrations on Data Visualization. For the May 2023 issue, we invite cover illustrations on Design Thinking. Cover illustrations might be diagrams, drawings, photographs, collages, infographics, cartoons, comic strips, or brief graphic narratives.
Details: http://ow.ly/JxJZ50LG8wg
11/21/2022
SAVE 10% when you renew your STC membership or join STC for 2023 by Wednesday, 30 November with promo code STC2023! Plus, when you join STC for 2023, you'll receive the REST OF 2022 FOR FREE! View membership categories: http://ow.ly/NAA950LJO42
Some restrictions apply.
11/17/2022
The November/December issue of Intercom is now available at https://www.stc.org/intercom/
Check out this month's unlocked articles, "Creating and Implementing an Enterprise-Wide Digital Accessibility Policy: Tips to Make It Manageable" and "Respect and the Multi-Generational Workplace."
Must be a member to read the full issue. Not a member? Join STC for 2023 and receive the rest of 2022 for free! https://www.stc.org/membership/
11/16/2022
The Pandemic changed most work environments which has sometimes led to frustration, chaos, and disconnection for us and our coworkers. For help navigating this “new normal,” register for Marilyn Woelk's webinar on 1 December, where you'll learn to identify your work challenges, create solutions, and plan ways to bring more calmness, order, and success to your work environment! http://ow.ly/ylFt50LCxTE
11/15/2022
STC is pleased to open nominations for the 2023 Ken Rainey Award for Excellence in Research. Nominations are open to an STC member who has conducted a lifetime of quality research that has made significant contributions to the field of , or an STC member who has made a significant contribution to the field of technical communication due to a high-quality, single empirical study or a high-quality set of related empirical studies.
Learn More: http://ow.ly/b3ii50LCu7a
11/14/2022
Applications for the Sigma Tau Chi and Alpha Sigma Honor Societies are due by 16 December. These student honorary societies recognize student members of the Society who have distinguished themselves as students and have demonstrated the promise of future contributions to the Society and the profession.
Learn more & apply here: http://ow.ly/rgNw50LuJ4b
11/11/2022
Advanced Registration for the 2023 is now open through 31 December! In addition to the top-notch educational programming, the Summit will also feature a Welcome Reception, inspiring keynote speakers, an Honors Event to celebrate the achievements of STC members, and so much more!
Register now to SAVE: http://ow.ly/mg8i50LyKyj
11/10/2022
Join presenter Gleb Tsipursky NEXT WEEK on Tuesday, 15 November at 1:00 PM ET for his webinar, "Stakeholder Engagement via Emotional and Social Intelligence for Technical Communicators." This engaging, interactive, and entertaining presentation will dramatically improve your ability to engage with your stakeholders effectively.
Register: https://www.stc.org/event/emotional_and_social_intelligence/
11/09/2022
The November 2022 issue of STC's is now online! https://www.stc.org/techcomm/
Be sure to check out this month's unlocked articles: Understanding Agency Through Testimonios: An Indigenous Approach to UX Research by Nora K. Rivera, and Localized Usability and Agency in Design: Whose Voice Are We Advocating? by Dr. Amber Lancaster and Dr. Carie S. T. King, Guest Editors.
Must be a member to read the full issue. Not a member? Join STC for 2023 and receive the rest of 2022 for free! https://www.stc.org/membership/
11/07/2022
Applications for STC Fellow, STC Associate Fellow, and the STC Distinguished Community Service Award are DUE TODAY!
Don't miss your chance to be recognized by the Society for your contributions. Get the details here and SUBMIT your application NOW: http://ow.ly/EuBq50LuFSC
11/04/2022
REGISTRATION REMINDER: Today is the LAST DAY to register for Leah Guren's upcoming "TechComm Fundamentals Bootcamp" course. Details: ow.ly/uOnN50L69ZE
Kickstart your career with Leah Guren's "TechComm Fundamentals Bootcamp" course, the fastest, most efficient way to jump-start your career in technical communication! Each element of theory is presented with hands-on exercises, real-world examples, and plenty of discussion.
Learn more & register: http://ow.ly/kI9Z50L69ZC
11/03/2022
ATTENTION STUDENTS: Applications for STC's Student Scholarships are open through 31 December. STC will award a scholarship of $500 to one graduate/certificate and one undergraduate STC student member studying or a related field. Students who will attend classes in the 2023-2024 school year are eligible to apply. Scholarship payments will be sent directly to the school.
Details: http://ow.ly/M2t950LsfOz
11/02/2022
Due to transformations associated with the pandemic, many more technical communicators are working in hybrid and remote settings. Yet many organizations still rely on traditional office-centric collaboration and leadership styles in hybrid and remote work. Join presenter Gleb Tsipursky for his webinar on Wednesday, 9 November, "Technical Communication, Collaboration, and Leadership in Hybrid and Remote Work," where he will focus on how technical communicators can most effectively collaborate with each other and with their internal and external clients to achieve their goals in hybrid and remote work settings.
Register: http://ow.ly/hEeA50Ls9Sw
11/01/2022
The deadline to register for the 2023 has been EXTENDED to Monday, 7 November. Now you have even more time to SAVE BIG with our BEST RATE when you register for the premier education conference for technical communicators! https://summit.stc.org/
10/31/2022
Boo! If you fear failure, you are not alone! In honor of Halloween, today's We Are TechComm KnowledgeXchange Panel Discussion will focus on the common fears within the field of . Panelists will share known pitfalls from their own careers or company failures, highlight technical communication failures from history, and what they learned from each event.
Registration is not required. Learn more: http://ow.ly/pQvc50LkIGm
10/29/2022
Apply by TOMORROW, 30 October to be considered for an STC Distinguished Community Service Award! The three awards, Distinguished Chapter Service Award, Distinguished SIG Service Award, and Distinguished Service Award for Students, recognize an individual’s exemplary effort, energy, and dedication to their community and its activities. This is the highest level of recognition that a member can receive for service to their community.
Learn more: http://ow.ly/nrgm50LkHoI
10/28/2022
Once you set your goal, how do you design the path to get there? In MK Grueneberg's webinar on Wednesday, 2 November, she will share strategies for forging a path to your desired goal, even if there isn’t a path already.
Learn more & register: http://ow.ly/rZmz50LkHV0
10/27/2022
If you're an STC community (chapter or SIG) president, manager, or treasurer, you won't want to miss tonight's 2023 STC Community Budget Season Treasurer Meet-Up! STC's Treasurer Bobbi Werner, and STC CEO Liz Pohland will answer your questions about this year's annual community budgeting process and share important banking and IRS information that you'll need to know for your community.
Details: http://ow.ly/LV7O50LkFom
10/26/2022
If you are intimidated by video production and have often wondered how to deploy your existing skills, you are not alone!
In Sree Pattabiraman's upcoming webinar, "Getting Started with Video Documentation," she will guide you on getting started with video production, identifying content, using your existing skills, and more.
Register here: http://ow.ly/GJn650LkEF3
10/25/2022
Join the STC Community Affairs Committee (CAC) TONIGHT at 6:30 PM ET for a free SIG Communities of Interest (COI) Open House! Learn more about these virtual networking groups, each of which focuses on a particular topic.
Get the details & register: http://ow.ly/xZCB50Lkuws
10/24/2022
First Advantage Registration for the 2023 CLOSES in ONE WEEK on Monday, 31 October. Don't delay, make your plans now to join us in Atlanta, GA, 14 to 17 May 2023, and SAVE BIG with our BEST RATE! https://summit.stc.org/registration-rates/
10/21/2022
Have you ever reviewed a product that you bought from Amazon? Liked or shared a comment on social media? Posted in an online discussion forum like Reddit? If so, you’ve created user-generated content (or UGC)! In this webinar, presenters Kristin Bivens and Candice Welhausen will focus on how UGC can be used to improve smartphone apps.
Learn more and register: http://ow.ly/SxlV50LgUK1
10/20/2022
Join STC or renew your membership by 31 October and you'll be entered to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Plus, if you join now, you get the rest of 2022 for FREE!
View all membership types here: https://www.stc.org/membership/
10/19/2022
November/December 2022 will mark the final issue under the guidance of Editor Alisa Bonsignore, whose term concludes at the end of the year. We wanted to take the opportunity to thank Alisa for her service to STC over the past two years as editor-in-chief of our award-winning magazine for members.
Starting with the January/February 2023 issue, oversight of Intercom will transition to incoming editor Dr. Craig Baehr. Many of you know Craig as a past President of the Society, as well as the Chief Examiner for our Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC) program and current chair of STC’s Certification Committee.
Read more: http://ow.ly/N4Zn50LeCwu
10/18/2022
Applications for STC Fellow are open! Successful candidates for Fellow must demonstrate career-long accomplishments in all categories of the application. Continuing excellence since becoming an Associate Fellow is an important factor, as are the depth and breadth of accomplishments over the span of a candidate’s career.
Apply by the 7 November deadline: http://ow.ly/S89r50L8mXx
10/17/2022
Get ready for the CPTC Foundation Level Exam with Chief Examiner, Craig Baehr! In his upcoming "CPTC Foundation Level Exam Preparation" course, Craig will provide an overview of the nine core competencies and four specialization areas covered by the exam, plus study resources, tips, and more! http://ow.ly/AP5o50L8mym
The CPTC Foundation level exam is offered through STC and APMG International
10/14/2022
Applications for STC Associate Fellow are due 7 November. Associate Fellow is the second highest rank that the Society can confer upon a member and recognizes them for their outstanding achievements in and contributions to the arts and science of technical communication, and for sustained and significant service to STC.
Apply now: http://ow.ly/FUc250L8jw5
10/13/2022
Podcasting is a great opportunity to create content and build your personal brand. However, if you are overwhelmed by the process and unsure about the next steps, then Zohra Mutabanna's "Tips and Tricks for Budding Podcasters" webinar is for you! Get tips from Zohra's playbook to create a successful show and how you can have fun while making it.
Register now to join us in ONE WEEK on Wednesday, 19 October: http://ow.ly/2Tyv50L8ir1
10/12/2022
If you were not able to attend STC's Online Seminar: Career Planning in a Post-Pandemic World when it was presented live, we've got you covered. Recordings of the sessions are now available for purchase!
Don't miss out on your opportunity to access these 10 sessions designed to help you to learn more about how to plan your tech comm career in a new professional construct.
Learn more & purchase recordings: http://ow.ly/4QY250L8il9
10/11/2022
Kickstart your career with Leah Guren's "TechComm Fundamentals Bootcamp" course, the fastest, most efficient way to jump-start your career in technical communication! Each element of theory is presented with hands-on exercises, real-world examples, and plenty of discussion.
Learn more & register: http://ow.ly/kI9Z50L69ZC
10/10/2022
CALLING ALL STC MEMBERS: If you are new to or STC, then make plans to join us THIS FRIDAY, 14 October at 3:00 PM ET for our We Are TechComm KnowledgeXchange: New Member Meet-Up!
Bring your questions and ideas! Registration is not required, and attendance is free. Learn more: https://www.stc.org/membership/we-are-techcomm/
We Are TechComm KnowledgeXchange STC has launched an initiative for new TechComm professionals (as well as those new to STC) to provide educational and networking opportunities to help you get started in your techcomm career. The following programs are currently being offered: informational panels and new member meet-ups.
10/07/2022
Registration for Craig Baehr's upcoming "CPTC Practitioner Level Exam Preparation" course closes in one week on 14 October! In this course, Craig will provide an overview of the nine core competencies and four specialization areas covered by the exam, plus study resources, tips, and more! Don't miss out. Register now: http://ow.ly/2zn350L3noA
Exam provided through APMG International
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