Technical communicators serve as the bridge between those who create ideas and those who use them. They must be able to convey scientific and technical information precisely, accurately, and clearly. Technical communication has become an important part of business and government, and jobs can be found in almost any sector. Today, technical writing is recognized as an increasingly essential occupation.
The mission of the Society for Technical Communication is to improve the quality and effectiveness of technical communication for audiences worldwide.
STC is an individual membership organization dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of technical communication - it is the largest organization of its type in the world. Its 20,000 members include technical writers, editors, graphic designers, videographers, multimedia artists, and others whose work involves making technical information available to those who need it.
Through the efforts of a small, full-time staff and a large network of volunteers, STC promotes the public welfare by educating its members and industry about issues concerning technical communication.
Excerpted from the STC national home page.
