Welcome to STC Houston

The Society for Technical Communication (STC) is a professional society of individuals skilled in the arts of technical communication. Members include writers, editors, Web developers, designers, graphic artists, and translators. The Houston Chapter of STC was formed in 1962 and provides networking, employment, volunteer, and educational opportunities to local and satellite members.

What’s New?

For a complete list of upcoming events, see the Events page.

STCHOU-L Moves to Yahoo! Groups

STCHOU-L has moved to Yahoo! Groups. Subscribe to the new list to get the latest announcements about the Houston Chapter events.

Next Meeting: September 9, 2008

Welcome back after our summer break. Our first fall meeting will start at 5:30 at Holiday Inn Select. The program will be followed by an Open Forum to discuss ideas and changes for this upcoming year. Bring your ideas… What STC Houston activities deliver the most value to you? What do you need from STC Houston?

STC Houston Technical Writing, Art,and Online Competitions

STC Houston holds an annual Online Communication, Technical Art, and Technical Publications competition. Find out how to enter.

 

STC Houston Interview Podcast

Hear the latest Dateline Houston Podcast Interview. Melanie Walker interviews Ritu Raju, Professor of English at Houston Community College, as she describes the Technical Communication Certification program currently available at the Town and Country campus of HCC.

Pictures From the STC Houston 2008 Awards Banquet

See the photographs and more photographs from the STC Houston 2008 Awards Banquet.

Want to expand your network, build skills, or strengthen your resume?

Opportunities are limitless for exercising your creativity and talents as you become an integral part of the STC Houston family. Whether you have a occasional half hour or lots of free time, you can easily become a valued STC “mover and shaker”!

In any aspect of life, we can’t win if we don’t get in the game! So it’s not surprising that STC offers the most value to those who jump in and make it their own. Newcomers to STC Houston, there is no better way to feel at home quickly in the organization than to volunteer to help in a small way. It opens so many doors for you. And our organization is complex enough that there are jobs to suit every available taste, talent, and time frame.

Afraid of what you might be asked to do? There’s absolutely no need to be. Talk to an STC leader today to learn the many ways—small, medium, or large—you can expand your professional experience and form great new friendships as an STC volunteer.