STC and Related Links
Society for Technical Communication (STC)
STC advances the theory and practice of technical communication across all user abilities and media so that both businesses and customers benefit from safe, appropriate, and effective use of products, information, and services.
ACM Special Interest Group for Design of Communications (SIGDOC)
The mission of SIGDOC includes: promoting the professional development of its members, encouraging interdisciplinary problem solving related to online and print documentation and to communication technologies, providing avenues for publication and the exchange of professional information, supporting research that focuses on the needs and goals of humans in technological contexts, supporting the development and improvement of communication technologies, including applications, interfaces, and documentation.
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
AAAS seeks to "advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people."
American Chemical Society (ACS)
ACS's mission is improving people’s lives through the transforming power of chemistry.
American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)
The mission of the American Medical Writers Association is to promote excellence in medical communication and to provide educational resources in support of that goal. Through an extensive educational program, various publications, and unparalleled opportunities for networking, AMWA encourages and enables its members to extend their professional expertise.
American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T)
The mission of the American Society for Information Science and Technology is to advance the information sciences and related applications of information technology by providing focus, opportunity, and support to information professionals and organizations.
American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)
Through exceptional learning and performance, we create a world that works better.
American Society for Indexing (ASI)
ASI serves members whose expertise includes indexing print and electronic media, database indexing, abstracting, writing and editing in all specialties, information development, information retrieval, library science, training and professional development, and standards development.
American Translators Association (ATA)
ATA is a professional association founded to advance the translation and interpreting professions and foster the professional development of individual translators and interpreters. Its 10,000 members in more than 90 countries include translators, interpreters, teachers, project managers, web and software developers, language company owners, hospitals, universities, and government agencies.
Association for Business Communication (ABC)
The Association for Business Communication (ABC) is an international organization committed to fostering excellence in business communication scholarship, research, education, and practice.
Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
The Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) is a professional association of thousands of educators and others whose activities are directed towards improving instruction through technology.
Association for Women in Communications (AWC)
AWC is a professional organizarion that champions the advancement of women across all communications disciplines by recognizing excellence, promoting leaqdership, and positioning members at the forefront of an evolving communications era.
Association of Teachers of Technical Writing (ATTW)
The Association of Teachers of Technical Writing was formed to encourage dialogue among teachers of technical communication and to develop technical communication as an academic discipline.
Council for Programs in Technical and Scientific Communication (CPTSC)
CPTSC strives to promote programs in technical and scientific communication, promote research in technical and scientific communication, develop opportunities for the exchange of ideas and information concerning programs, research, and career opportunities, and assist in the development and evaluation of new programs in technical and scientific communication.
Council of Science Editors (CSE)
CSE's mission is to promote excellence in the communication of scientific information.
CSE's purpose is to serve members in the scientific, scientific publishing, and information science communities by fostering networking, education, discussion, and exchange and to be an authoritative resource on current and emerging issues in the communication of scientific information.
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
The Society's mission is to promote the discovery and exchange of knowledge concerning the characteristics of human beings that are applicable to the design of systems and devices of all kinds.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers' Professional Communication Society (IEEE/PCS)
An IEEE society dedicated to understanding and promoting effective communication in engineering, scientific, and other technical environments.
International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
IABC is the leading resource for effective communication practice. We provide products, services, activities and networking opportunities to help people and organizations achieve excellence in public relations, employee communication, marketing communication, public affairs and other forms of communication.
International Communication Association (ICA)
ICA is an academic association for scholars interested in the study, teaching, and application of all aspects of human and mediated communication.
International Digital Enterprise Alliance (IDEAlliance)
IDEAlliance is an established industry organization with a diverse and impressive membership that has been developing, educating and validating best practices in publishing and information technology for 40 years.
International Society of Logistics (SOLE)
SOLE is an international professional society composed of individuals organized to enhance the art and science of logistics technology, education and management.
International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI)
ISPI is the leading international association dedicated to improving productivity and performance in the workplace.
Localization Industry Standards Association (LISA)
LISA is a member-governed organization led by a board of leading figures in globalization and related industries. LISA provides market information and analysis, news and information, networking opportunities, and conferences and workshops.
Media Communications Association - International
The Media Communications Association-International is a global community that provides professional development seminars and events, opportunities for networking, members-only benefits, forums for education, and information resources for media communications professionals.
National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC)
The National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) is a national, professional network of federal, state and local government employees who disseminate information within and outside government. Its members are editors, writers, graphic artists, video professionals, broadcasters, photographers, information specialists and agency spokespersons.
The National Association of Science Writers (NASW)
NASW works to foster the dissemination of accurate information regarding science through all media normally devoted to informing the public.
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
NCTE has worked to advance teaching, research, and student achievement in English language arts at all scholastic levels.
Public Relations Society of America
The Public Relations Society of America is the world's largest organization for public relations professionals. The Society represents business and industry, counseling firms, independent practitioners, military, government, associations, hospitals, schools, professional services firms and nonprofit organizations.
Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP)
The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) is an organization formed to promote and advance communication among all sectors of the scholarly publication community through networking, information dissemination, and facilitation of new developments in the field.
Usability Professional's Association (UPA)
The UPA supports those who promote and advance the development of usable products, reaching out to people who act as advocates for usability and the user experience. Members come from across the broad family of disciplines that create the user experience. We invite you to network in our community.