Category: Summit

May 25

Energized by the Summit? Consider TCUK 2016

STC just wrapped up another great Summit in Anaheim, CA. It was a great week of networking, education, phenomenal speakers, and fun!

However, if you haven’t had your fill of great networking and education, Technical Communication UK is offering its member discount to STC members for its annual conference, TCUK 2016, 13-15 September. Bookings are open now! While the full program isn’t available yet, but it’s sure to be excellent. Early Bird prices are currently available! Click here for details, or email tcuk@istc.org.uk.

May 12

Why should I go to the #STC16 Leadership Program?

The STC CAC invites all leaders past, present and future to join us for a morning of connecting and learning. Please join us for the #STC16 Leadership Program on Sunday May 15, 2016 from 8:00 am – 12:30 pm PDT at the Anaheim Marriott Platinum 3 & 4.

May 01

STC and Adobe Want You!

Come early to the Summit and join Adobe and fellow technical communicators at the Adobe Tech Comm Tools Certificate Workshop on Sunday, 15 May, Noon – 5:00 PM.

Get live training, pick up tips and tricks, do hands-on exercises, and learn from industry experts including Bernard Aschwanden, John Daigle, Stefan Gentz, and Rick Stone. Additionally, on successful completion of the workshop you’ll receive an official certificate from Adobe and the STC!

Apr 25

Introducing the Frank R. Smith Award Winners

Each year, the editor of Technical Communication appoints a judging committee to select the outstanding article from the previous year’s issues. Judges base their decisions on article content and form. The award honors the memory of Frank R. Smith, during whose 18-year tenure as editor Technical Communication became established as the flagship publication of STC and the profession. This year’s judging team for the Frank R. Smith competition consisted of Leah Guren (chair), Ramesh Aiyyangar, and Sally Henschel.

Apr 19

STC Student Members: Deadline Extended for Summit Volunteers!

Benefits:  Volunteers receive complimentary registration (a $200 value) for the Summit. This enables them to visit the Exhibit Hall, attend all the receptions, enjoy the coffee breaks and other networking events. In addition, like the other attendees who pay the full price for the Summit, volunteers will receive complimentary access to the Summit Playback. This will enable them to view the sessions they might have missed due to their volunteer responsibilities.

Apr 18

Introducing the 2016 Ken Rainey Award Winner

The Ken Rainey Award for Excellence in Research was established by STC in 2006 to celebrate and honor Professor Ken Rainey’s passion for research that results in improvements to technical communication, especially to practice. The goal of the award is to encourage quality and excellence in technical communication research by honoring those whose research studies have made an outstanding contribution to the field. The committee for this year’s award is Ann Blakeslee, Ph.D.; Michael Albers, Ph.D.; Saul Carliner, Ph.D., CTDP; Nancy W. Coppola, D.A.; and Laurie Kantner.

Apr 13

Introducing the New STC Fellows and Associate Fellows

STC is pleased to announce that 14 distinguished members have been named Fellows and Associate Fellows of the Society. They will be recognized at the 2016 STC Summit in Anaheim, CA.

STC awards the rank of Associate Fellow to Senior Members who have attained distinction in the field of technical communication.

Apr 05

Writing & Communication Track at the Summit

If you think a track called “Writing and Communication” is just a miscellaneous catch-all where the STC Summit Program Committee offloaded all those sessions that just didn’t fit anywhere else, you would be wrong. Much consideration went into this track as a serious way to not only explore the roots of what practitioners do in the field day in and day out, but also to delve into topics that many have expressed interest in and which STC is uniquely qualified to present.

Apr 01

Enjoy the 2016 Summit from the comfort of your own home with the Virtual Track!

Can’t make it to Anaheim? You can still participate in the Summit live with the Virtual Track option! The Virtual Track (16 and 17 May) offers a way to attend part of the Summit from the comfort of your own home or office and includes 10 carefully selected sessions from a cross-section of the overall Summit education program. During the breaks, you’ll also have a chance to hear from STC about the latest news and programs, and discover technology trends from a selection of exhibitors.