The document lists the benefits of membership for various SIGs (Special Interest Groups) within the Society for Technical Communication. Key benefits include access to newsletters, discussion lists, webinars and discounts on conferences. SIGs allow members to network with peers, learn best practices, and get involved in leadership opportunities. Examples provided show benefits like free training workshops, mentoring, scholarships and presenting research. SIGs give members a community of practitioners within their specialized technical communication fields.
Entrepreneurship Summit 2019 is going to be gathering of workshops, panel discussions and speeches from the biggest names in the world of business. It provides a platform for prospective ideas and early-stage start-ups to assess their plan in the environment which is completely risk free. It aims to bridge the gap between ideas and the realization of an enterprise.
The LOFT Innovation Track is the process through which we find, foster and staff underrepresented minorities (URM), who have skills in the many fields of technology, otherwise known as technically talented individuals.
LOFT Innovation Track prepares underrepresented students in their early years of high school to focus on classes that will increase their technical knowledge. As they advance to college we work with them to ensure they are graduating in a STEM program, particularly in the field of technology
From "Lightning Strikes Thrice" Jan 20, 2011 (http://www.stc-carolina.org/Lightning+Strikes+Thrice). Ben Woelk of the Rochester Chapter will talk about the top ten things to do to stay safely grounded as you use social media.
From "Lightning Strikes Thrice" Jan 20, 2011 (http://www.stc-carolina.org/Lightning+Strikes+Thrice). Mark Lockwood of the Southeastern Michigan Chapter will discuss the benefits creating and leveraging an online portfolio to increase business and networking and how the Southeastern Michigan Chapter has implemented this feature on their website.
Entrepreneurship Summit 2019 is going to be gathering of workshops, panel discussions and speeches from the biggest names in the world of business. It provides a platform for prospective ideas and early-stage start-ups to assess their plan in the environment which is completely risk free. It aims to bridge the gap between ideas and the realization of an enterprise.
The LOFT Innovation Track is the process through which we find, foster and staff underrepresented minorities (URM), who have skills in the many fields of technology, otherwise known as technically talented individuals.
LOFT Innovation Track prepares underrepresented students in their early years of high school to focus on classes that will increase their technical knowledge. As they advance to college we work with them to ensure they are graduating in a STEM program, particularly in the field of technology
From "Lightning Strikes Thrice" Jan 20, 2011 (http://www.stc-carolina.org/Lightning+Strikes+Thrice). Ben Woelk of the Rochester Chapter will talk about the top ten things to do to stay safely grounded as you use social media.
From "Lightning Strikes Thrice" Jan 20, 2011 (http://www.stc-carolina.org/Lightning+Strikes+Thrice). Mark Lockwood of the Southeastern Michigan Chapter will discuss the benefits creating and leveraging an online portfolio to increase business and networking and how the Southeastern Michigan Chapter has implemented this feature on their website.
Social Media is about making connections, but you need to know where to look to find prospects worth your while connecting with. If you're in engineering, here are some pointers.
Ever wonder the value-proposition for annual membership in BDPA? Here is comprehensive list of the BDPA member benefits -- including program meetings, career center, networking, IT professional development and student programs.
This list created by BDPA Cincinnati chapter VP-Membership Management (Dalric Webb)
A study on the current market scenario on the concept of thought leadership. An overview of how industry market leaders like HCL are investing resources and evolving the idea of thought leadership in today's competitive landscape.
The Future IFERP's Upcoming Conference 2023.docxIFERP
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Visit us: https://www.iferp.in/upcoming-conference-engineering-technology.php
New Member Orientation call from MPI in EuropeFederico Toja
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest and most vibrant global meeting and event industry association. Founded in 1972, the organization provides innovative and relevant education, networking opportunities and business exchanges, and acts as a prominent voice for the promotion and growth of the industry. MPI membership is comprised of approximately 18,500 members belonging to more than 80 chapters and clubs in 22 countries.
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A technical writing hiring manager explains the hiring, screening, selection, and interview process and offers tips for applicants to help get their resumes to the top of the pile.
Presentation by Christina Mayr for STC Carolina event November 29, 2018. Check out the event recap on the STC Carolina blog: https://www.stc-carolina.org/2018/12/07/event-recap-finding-the-right-authoring-tool-webinar/
Social Media is about making connections, but you need to know where to look to find prospects worth your while connecting with. If you're in engineering, here are some pointers.
Ever wonder the value-proposition for annual membership in BDPA? Here is comprehensive list of the BDPA member benefits -- including program meetings, career center, networking, IT professional development and student programs.
This list created by BDPA Cincinnati chapter VP-Membership Management (Dalric Webb)
A study on the current market scenario on the concept of thought leadership. An overview of how industry market leaders like HCL are investing resources and evolving the idea of thought leadership in today's competitive landscape.
The Future IFERP's Upcoming Conference 2023.docxIFERP
Discover the excitement of IFERP's upcoming conference in 2023, offering a platform for knowledge exchange and networking. Don't miss the opportunity to participate in groundbreaking research discussions and present your work through the 2023 abstract submission. Explore a diverse range of upcoming international conferences in 2023 and expand your research horizons with IFERP.
Visit us: https://www.iferp.in/upcoming-conference-engineering-technology.php
New Member Orientation call from MPI in EuropeFederico Toja
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest and most vibrant global meeting and event industry association. Founded in 1972, the organization provides innovative and relevant education, networking opportunities and business exchanges, and acts as a prominent voice for the promotion and growth of the industry. MPI membership is comprised of approximately 18,500 members belonging to more than 80 chapters and clubs in 22 countries.
Meeting Professionals International presentation for new members introducing the MPI Community, Education opportunities, Membership value, MPI Chapters and Events and much more...
A technical writing hiring manager explains the hiring, screening, selection, and interview process and offers tips for applicants to help get their resumes to the top of the pile.
Presentation by Christina Mayr for STC Carolina event November 29, 2018. Check out the event recap on the STC Carolina blog: https://www.stc-carolina.org/2018/12/07/event-recap-finding-the-right-authoring-tool-webinar/
Slides from the UX 101 presentation by Abe Abe Crystal of MoreBetterLabs, given to the Carolina Chapter of STC on Feb 17, 2011. See http://www.stc-carolina.org/User+Experience+101 for details.
Presentation of the STC UX SIG, as part of the Carolina Chapter's SIGs on Parade webinar. See http://www.stc-carolina.org/2010-11-18+SIGs+on+Parade for details.
Presentation of the STC AccessAbility SIG, as part of the Carolina Chapter's SIGs on Parade webinar. See http://www.stc-carolina.org/2010-11-18+SIGs+on+Parade for details.
Presentation of the STC Academic SIG, as part of the Carolina Chapter's SIGs on Parade webinar. See http://www.stc-carolina.org/2010-11-18+SIGs+on+Parade for details.
Presentation of the STC Lone Writer SIG, as part of the Carolina Chapter's SIGs on Parade webinar. See http://www.stc-carolina.org/2010-11-18+SIGs+on+Parade for details.
Lisa Pietrangeli shows how small changes can cause exponential cost increases when translating documentation. She shows five steps anyone can take to make better document that can be translated much more easily and inexpensively.
Presentation given by Steve Jong on STC certification at the Carolina Chapter meeting on Aug 19, 2010. See http://www.stc-carolina.org/STC+Certification+-+Aug+2010+Chapter+Meeting for details.
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SIG Benefits List
Academic SIG
Website that hosts newsletter
Opportunities to:
o Be a leader in the field of technical communication
o Maintain a bridge between those who practice and those who teach technical
communication
o Research and collaborate through a new partnership program
o Present at the annual conference
Quotations:
“People who understand what you do, and who try to help you do it.” -Cindy Pao
“The greatest benefit of the Academic SIG membership is the possibility of networking
with academics who are also interested in the practitioner's world.” -Nancy Coppola,
New Jersey Institute of Technology
AccessAbility SIG
Twitter: http://twitter.com/stcaccess
Blog: http://www.stc-access.org/
LinkedIn Group: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=1852045
Email discussion list: http://mailman.stc.org/mailman/listinfo/stc-accessibility
Environmental Safety and Health SIG
Newsletter
Ability to ask questions of people in the same field as you are
Europe SIG
We’re the SIG with a regional focus – Europe!
Bien sûr internationalisation and localisation are hot topics for us as well as news and
events about European technical communication.
The blog on our Web site covers such topics as legal issues related to documentation and
localisation. We’ve active on Twitter with news and info on technical communication in
Europe as well as European-based job notifications.
Web site http://www.stc-europe.org/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stceusig
Member discussion list
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Let's discuss European technical communication. Join our team to share your knowledge
and international experience with our members.
Vive l’Europe !
Instructional DesignandLearning (IDL) SIG
Our NEW virtual training evaluation workshop, FREE to IDL SIG members
Informative & educational IDL Webinars at discounted SIG member rates
Our award-winning newsletter, full of great news & techniques
SIG Scholarships for college courses and STC annual conference attendance
Great online & social media resources, including our SIG Website, Twitter presence,
LinkedIn page, and discussion activity
International Technical Communication(ITC) SIG/Community
Gain access and comradery within a community of experts in international technical
communication, translation, and localization issues.
Join our members-only email discussion list to tap and contribute to member expertise.
Present papers, panels, or progression topics related to international technical
communication at the STC Summit yearly.
View our online newsletter, Global Talk, at http://itcglobaltalk.org, which announces
conferences, news, events, and articles of interest to ITC members.
Become part of the editorial board or contributor set for ITC's Global Talk. Review a
book, write a case study, craft a short article of interest to our audience.
Join the leadership of ITC! As a global group, the more perspectives we have, the
stronger we are.
Lone Writer SIG
The Lone Writer SIG provides professional education and support to writers who are the
sole technical writer for their organization. But, you don't have to be the only tech writer in
your organization; if you work in a small documentation department, you're still welcome to
join us.
Listservers:
o stclwrsig-l@mailman.stc.org – Very active and helpful. Post a question and you’ll
get several responses in just a few hours! Recent Topics on the Listserver:
Embedding help in a Web application
Tools questions: Adobe Acrobat, Excel, FrameMaker, RoboHelp, Word
Several job postings
Grammar issues
Wording issues
o Off-topic list: loners_OT@yahoogroups.com
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Web site: www.stc-lonewriter.org
Twitter: www.twitter.com/LoneWriterSIG
STC Technical Summit Activities:
o Members frequently present in a Lone Writers SIG Progression at the annual
STC Technical Summit (nee Annual Conference)
o Informal dinner of attendees during the Technical Summit
Marketing CommunicationSIG
Access to other marketing communications professionals, many who own their own
firms, for advice and mentoring
The STC Marcomm Website, as a valuable resource for materials.
http://www.stc-marcom.org
The Community ListServe is an opportunity to discuss issues and research solutions to
challenges you may be experience.. http://mailman.stc.org/mailman/listinfo/stcmktsig-l
LinkedIn Group for the Marketing Communications SIG, which provides additional
discussion opportunities and a developing job board.
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=1838049
As a resurgent virtual community there are numerous opportunities for volunteering and
being involved.
Policies andProcedures (P&P) SIG
Access to published material, including our newsletter and other articles, book reviews,
case studies, and research, etc.
Access to online SIG resources, including our SIG Website, archived of P&P articles and
other resources
Access to P&P SIG Sponsored webinars at a reduced rate for our members
Opportunities to join a dialog that is unique to our area of practice, to publish articles and
research, to share your work experience, to vet your questions, and read responses
from your peers on our discussion list
Opportunities to present on your experiences to your peers at the STC Annual
Conference, and access to occasional discounts or stipends
Opportunities to volunteer and contribute to the P&P SIG and to our growing body of
knowledge
Opportunities to develop and grow your leadership and management skill within the SIG
and in Policies and Procedures Communication
Quality and Process Improvement (QPI) SIG
Exposure to 400 other professionals from all over the world who have joined the SIG,
and in professions as diverse as education, banking, technical editing and writing,
software development, and healthcare, all of whom are interested in quality
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Access to the QPI ListServe at http://stcqsig-l@mailman.stc.org, where discussion topics
have included single-sourcing systems, style guides, .DOT templates for automated
formatting in Microsoft Word, SharePoint or eRoom portals vs. shared drives for project
teams, and overall improvements to processes within Documentation or Publication
Departments, and in other corporate, military, and educational settings
Access to http://stcsig.org/quality, the QPI SIG website and archive set up by Ann Wiley,
founder of the SIG and currently the Membership Manager
Opportunities to volunteer and to be a leader within the SIG and within the larger body,
Society for Technical Communication
Opportunities to present at the STC Annual Technical Summit at the progression hosted
jointly with the P&P SIG on topics of interest to both SIGs, and to network with peers at
the annual business/networking lunch, also hosted jointly with P&P SIG at the annual
summit
Scientific CommunicationSIG
SIG has been fairly quiet in recent years
Major activities have been a regular Newsletter and connecting at Summit
SIG Website currently:
o Hosts the Newsletter
o Resource Links
o Twitter Feed
o Notes from SIG Management
o Details about Sci Comm SIG
o Website open to nonmembers
New management team has been formed with four members as opposed to two
New team plans to make the SIG much more high-profile with:
o Job postings, recent breakthroughs, multiple domains, professional development,
resources and references, welcomes and profiles, mailing and discussion lists
o Webinars, collaboration with other SIGS/communities/organizations, social
media, book reviews, book club discussions, best of the web
o Progressions, gatherings, SIG information sessions at Summit, local conference
opportunities
Single Sourcing SIG
Email listserv: http://mailman.stc.org/mailman/listinfo/stc-single-sourcing-l
Social community: http://stcsinglesourcingsig.grouply.com/
Twitter presence: http://twitter.com/stc1ssig
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Technical Editing SIG
Benefits Available to Members Only:
Free seminars that are tailored to technical editors on a quarterly basis, such as "The
Global English Style Guide: Writing Clear, Translatable Documentation for a Global
Market" and "Moving to Word 2007"
Recorded education sessions
Networking through volunteer opportunities, such as authoring newsletter articles or
programming education for a 2,000-person audience
Savings on continuing education in advanced editing topics, such as "Providing Effective
Editing Comments"
Collaborative authoring space via a wiki, such as co-authoring a style guide
Members-only listings in the Employment bank (only members can post jobs)
Resources on the SIG web site:
o Chat in real time with like-minded professionals
o Participate in polls and surveys
STC Conference activities:
o Opportunity to be a presenter at the progression on editing
o Opportunity to attend the SIG business meeting
Benefits Available to Everyone:
Newsletter, Corrigo, on topics of interest to editors
Email discussion list
Resources on SIG web site:
o Resource directory and bookshelf
Note: Only members can submit new items to the resource directory.
o Twitter, including job notifications
o LinkedIn group
o Shelfari group
Scholarship program
Quotations:
“Being a member of the Technical Editing SIG gives you a myriad of resources and
opportunities to grow professionally and to expand your presence in the marketplace.”
“...three cheers for the Tech Editing SIG — [their] scholarship offerings represent the
sort of high-impact service-to-the-profession activity that all SIGs can emulate. As STC's
2nd V-P, and as a teacher of Tech Comm, I am proud of the TE SIG.” - Hillary Hart,
Society for Technical Communication
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Usability and User eXperience (UUX) Community
Take an opportunity to learn about usability testing practices, user-centered design
techniques, interface design, and other aspects of user experience design from
recognized experts in the field; with special emphasis on applying the techniques and
practices to communication products.
Read the award-winning newsletter and write articles about your user experience work.
Participate in an email group that discusses usability in the broader sense but with a
focus on usability, user experience, and technical communication.
Take part in lively and personal UX book club discussions, often on books written by
UUX community members, and often with the author in attendance.
Make use of the resource-rich website.
Take the opportunity to join international volunteer groups redesigning the website or
learning user-centered design techniques by doing them for other UUX Community
projects.
Learn about and use the latest in virtual collaboration tools, including advanced meeting
planning for global teams.