PMC in Education
Here are some experiences are PMC members have had with the universities and students in the area.
Lungren, Barrie Byron, and Gary Sanmartino visited Philadelphia University to speak to Dr. Sonya Borton’s Professional Communication class about technical communication. Their presentation was so successful that Lori Corbett and Timothy Esposito were invited to do a follow-up presentation on November 7th.
Both groups discussed their careers and described the many different job roles available to technical communicators. One key point of everyone’s presentation was how STC has helped them with their career paths, such as through networking or education sessions. Involvement with chapter activites, especially our annual chapter conference, was heavilly discussed. The excitement of hosting the latest national conference in Philadelphia was relayed to the students. To provide some visual aids, Steve brought along some PMC publications, including copies of Intercom and our chapter brochure. Interested students asked many questions and engaged the group in a lively discussion.
Tim and Lori focused especially on the scholarship offered by our chapter to undergraduate students who want to pursue a career in
technical communication. Additionally the students inquired about forming a student chapter or about joining our chapter as student members.
Overall, the presentations were successful and a positive experience. Great connections were made with Philadelphia University and our chapter has been asked to participate in future events with the school, such as the Mock Networking Reception.
For more information about thtion was how STC has helped them with their career paths, such as through networking or education sessions. Involvement with chapter activites, especially our annual chapter conference, was heavilly discussed. The excitement of hosting the latest national conference in Philadelphia was relayed to the students. To provide some visual aids, Steve brought along some PMC publications, including copies of Intercom and our chapter brochure. Interested students asked many questions and engaged the group in a lively discussion.
Tim and Lori focused especially on the scholarship offered by our chapter to undergraduate students who want to pursue a career in technical communication. Additionally the students inquired about forming a student chapter or about joining our chapter as student members.
Overall, the presentations were successful and a positive experience. Great connections were made with Philadelphia University and our chapter has been asked to participate in future events with the school, such as the Mock Networking Reception.
For more information about the program at Philadelphia University, and more photos of the event, please visit www.philau.edu/schools/liberalarts/ugradmajors/procommunication/.
Samartino, Rob Sims, Steven Lungren, and Dana Madonna took time out of their busy work schedules to speak at La Salle University about careers in Technical Communication. Gary, Rob, Steve, and Dana spoke in Dr. Dolores Lehr’s Introduction to Technical Writing class, each bringing a different message and perspective to the class. Dr. Lehr posted flyers around La Salle’s campus for this speaking event, and spoke effusively of the presenters to her students.
Steve began the session by recommending STC-PMC as a terrific community and resource, and then showed slides from a presentation on clear business writing that he and Dana gave at their company, IDP, in June 2005. He used this presentation as an example of the diverse assignments that technical writers often receive at their places of business, and to suggest that clear communication skills matter and are marketable. This was Steve’s second visit to Dr. Lehr’s La Salle classroom. In 2005, she invited Steve and STC-PMC members Dot Olonovich and Theodora Landgren to address her students.
Rob spoke next, focusing his presentation on the many manifestations of technical communication.