About the STC

In 1953, technical writers formed a professional association to improve the quality of their work, raise awareness about their profession, and advance their careers. This association evolved and changed its name to the Society for Technical Communication (STC) in 1971.

As technology spread into more areas of our lives, STC expanded beyond writing to include videography, multimedia design, web design, and other communities of practice. Today, STC's 20,000-plus members work in every industry, producing printed manuals, online help, multimedia, and other forms of technical communication.

STC currently has more than 140 chapters on four continents. However, the goals of the Society remain the same: promoting excellence in technical communication, advancing awareness of the profession, and fostering the professional growth of its members.

STC Benefits Include:

• Subscriptions to Intercom, STC's magazine, and Technical Communication, STC's quarterly journal.
• Eligibility to join any number of STC's 20-plus special interest groups (SIGs).
• Option to join up to two of more than 140 STC local chapters.
• Access to STC's jobs database.
• Discounts on STC's annual conference.
• Entry into the members-only section of STC's Web site, which features news, networking tools, and useful articles.
• Access to STC's annual Salary Survey.
• Discounts on STC's popular educational seminars.
• Opportunities to network with peers via conferences, meetings, and online discussion groups. (Note: Student members do not have society voting privileges.)
• Additional Information

For more information, visit the STC website at http://stc.org, the Intermountain Chapter website
at http://www.intermountain-stc.org, or contact one of the USU Student Chapter Officers