The Technical Editing (TE) Special Interest Group (SIG) of the Society for
Technical Communication (STC) fosters excellence in technical communication by
advancing technical editing skills through the sharing of information,
experience, and professional support. Among our goals are to serve as the first
resource on questions of editing for all STC members and to increase awareness
about the value that editing can add to all forms of technical communication

Two Technical Editing SIG Scholarships Available for 2008

The Technical Editing SIG offers two scholarships of $2,000.00 each, the first to assist students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree and the second to assist students who are pursuing a graduate degree in the fields of Technical Communication. Students applying for one of these scholarships are expected to be able to demonstrate their focus on topics related to technical editing through their academic studies, current jobs, special projects, or undergraduate or graduate program. The winners will be announced in the Technical Editing SIG newsletter.

Eligibility

The Technical Editing SIG Scholarship Committee evaluates applicants’ academic records and potential for contributing to the Technical Editing profession. To be eligible for a scholarship, you must be

• Enrolled in a graduate degree or undergraduate degree program in the Technical Communication field
• Pursuing a career as a Technical Editor

Deadline for Application

The Technical Editing SIG is accepting scholarship applications for 2008. The deadline for submission is May 16, 2008. Winners will be notified before the end of June 2008.

To Apply

Download and complete the “STC Technical Editing SIG Scholarship Application for 2008” MS Word form and follow the instructions in the application.

The Technical Editing SIG has nominated and recognized one of its members with the Distinguished SIG Service Award, or DSSA. Started in 2002, this DSSA recognizes exemplary dedication of a member to a SIG and its activities. Three basic criteria are considered in identifying nominees for the DSSA: length of SIG membership, consistency of service over time, and the variety of service.

It should come as no surprise that the Technical Editing SIG chose to recognize Diane Feldman with our DSSA (it was our first opportunity to do so, because you cannot recognize the current manager with the award). Diane has been an STC member for seventeen years and a Technical Editing SIG member for nearly ten years. Diane was the manager for our SIG for seven of those years! Diane led the rechartering of our SIG, secured numerous volunteers, brought new leadership on board, and continues to advise and guide the current SIG leadership. Additionally, as SIGs rose in importance as communities in STC, Diane volunteered to help with one of the first cross-SIG collaborations that helped SIG leaders across-the-board.

Diane will receive a plaque at the annual conference in honor of her recognition. The citation on this plaque will read: “For your exceptional leadership as the Technical Editing SIG manager and your continued mentoring, selfless contributions, and enthusiasm for the SIG and the technical editing profession.” Please join us in recognizingDiane Feldman for all of her past and continued contributions to the Technical Editing SIG. We would not be where we are today without her dedicated service.

The DSSA can be given each year to recognize up to one SIG member for every 1000 SIG members; that is, because the Technical Editing SIG has between 2000 and 3000 members, we can nominate up to three SIG members. Nominations are due by November 30, with the decision made at the DSSA January Board Meeting of STC.