2023 STC Summit

summit logo for 70th anniversarySTC’s Technical Communication Summit is the premier education conference for technical communicators.

The theme of the 2023 Summit, taking place in Atlanta, GA, 14 to 17 May, is The “How to” Conference: Learn Well through Show and Tell.

While other conferences in technical communication may be narrowly focused, the STC Summit is broad — its depth and breadth reflect the diversity of our profession, our members, and our attendees. Summit attendees will learn about new techniques, tools, and trends, as well as grow their skills and competencies.

Standard registration rates end on March 15, 2023, so register today!

Manager’s Column Q2: Overview of Summit 2022

By Maralee Sautter, IDL SIG Manager

The STC Summit in Chicago was awesome! After several years of isolation, it was amazing to hug and talk to STC friends, and wave to those who wanted to keep their distance. Some wore masks, others held their arms out for hugs, and the remaining greeted with a fist or elbow bump, handshakes, or smiling eyes over a mask. The smiles were frequent, and the laughter was abundant. Because the number of attendees was modest, the atmosphere was congenial and intimate. The following recap highlights some of my experiences mainly in the IDL SIG manager’s role. Continue reading “Manager’s Column Q2: Overview of Summit 2022”

Reflections of an STC newcomer

By Andrew Rouse, IDL SIG Member

About 6 months ago I saw a job listing for a “UX writer” for a newfangled digital therapeutics company. At the time, I had never heard of UX, but the job description captured my imagination. Basically, it consisted of taking health information and presenting it in a way that non-experts could read and understand. With a Master’s in Applied Linguistics and fairly wide-ranging employment experience, I didn’t have the exact experience to put together a strong application for that position, but I wasn’t far off. Continue reading “Reflections of an STC newcomer”

Mellissa’s Summit 2022 notebook 

By Mellissa Ruryk, Student Outreach Manager

IDL SIG veteran Mellissa Ruryk attended the STC’s 2022 Summit, held in Rosemont, Illinois from May 15-18. Here, she shares her notes from three presentations:

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