Make no mistake: it’s a data-based world, we’re just living in it. According to Forbes, data volumes are absolutely exploding – in the past two years alone, more data was created than in all of the previous years in human history COMBINED.
Not too long ago, a friend asked what my biggest accomplishment was for 2016. That was a tough one. I incorporated my business, spoke at a couple of events, and completed the Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC) Foundation Certification. I also became an accredited CPTC trainer.
STC is seeking student volunteers for the 2017 Summit, 7-10 May in National Harbor, Maryland. Student volunteers play an important role in assisting STC staff and the conference committee with Summit logistics. Volunteer positions include room monitors, registration clerks, and badge checkers. For volunteer position descriptions and requirements, click here. This document will help volunteers to know what will be expected of them before they complete the application and come to the Summit.
STC, the Nominating Committee, and the Board of Directors are pleased to announce the results of the 2017 STC election.
Passwords are required for all types of online activity to authenticate the user. One thing is certain: until technology provides a better solution to passwords, we must learn to create strong passwords and remember them in order to safeguard our personal data from hackers.
STC is pleased to announce that 11 distinguished members have been named Fellows and Associate Fellows of the Society. They will be recognized at the 2017 STC Summit in Washington, DC.
The 2017 May issue of Technical Communication focuses on the theme of “Globalizing/Localizing User Experience: Strategies, Practices, and Techniques for Culturally Sensitive Design.” This special issue, guest edited by Guiseppe Getto of East Carolina University and Huatong Sun of University of Washington Tacoma, includes five articles that will change the way you think about the teaching and practice of the field.
Attention STC members! The popular online course known as TechComm 101 is now the new and improved “TechComm Fundamentals Bootcamp.
We want every STC member to have a say in the future of the Society, which is why we encourage you to vote in the STC election, opening 27 February. You’ll have the opportunity to vote for the STC’s next Read more
My name is Robert Perry and I am running for a Director position. I have been a proud and active member of STC for over 25 years and have served in a variety of leadership roles in both the Carolina and New York Metro chapters.