What is STC?

The Society for Technical Communication (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 140 chapters with 14,000 members include technical writers and editors, content developers, documentation specialists, technical illustrators, instructional designers, academics, information architects, usability and human factors professionals, visual designers, Web designers and developers, and translators--anyone whose work makes technical information available to those who need it.

Society membership provides opportunities for ongoing learning and professional networking. 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.

STC Goals

Enhance the professionalism of the members and the status of the profession
Provide information through publications, reports, and conferences
Report on new communication technologies, methods, and applications
Provide recognition and awards
Provide services to members at all levels of the Society
Promote the education of members and support research activities in the field
Give service to industry and academe

How do I join?

STC has several categories of membership, each of which offers a different value to members. To find out more about the categories and cost, please go to http://www.stc.org. The page also has an online and a printable version of the membership application.

Last updated: March 14, 2008