The UC Davis University Writing Program invites applications for full-time lecturers to teach advanced undergraduate courses in professional writing. We especially anticipate needs in writing for engineering, writing for business, technical writing, and science writing.
[Continue reading]Think like your audience for better, more effective communication
April 2, 2019 by
One of the cardinal sins in professional communication is to focus on what you want to say, rather than what your audience needs to hear. A poet or a novelist may have the privilege of their audiences wanting to hear what they have to say, but if … [Continue reading]
Special Issue on Plain Language Wins Best Collection of Original Essays 2019 from 4Cs
March 18, 2019 by
The IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication Special Issue on Plain Language has been chosen for the CCCC award for (Council on College Composition and Communication) Best Collection of Original Essays in Scientific and Technical … [Continue reading]
Listening as Engineering Communication
March 15, 2019 by
When we talk about “professional” or “engineering” communication, we almost exclusively focus on the skills required to deliver our intended messages to others. Even on this site, we almost exclusively focus on tips, skills, and techniques around … [Continue reading]
Tell your Story: Understanding Narrative to Engage Audiences
March 4, 2019 by
One of the most frequent things we hear from audiences - both of reports and presentations - who fail to engage with and understand the content being communicated is: “What’s the story?” It may seem like an odd request, since engineering … [Continue reading]
Making the Unfamiliar Familiar: Metaphors as a Strategy for Clarifying Technical and Scientific Concepts
January 15, 2019 by
For the engineers that I have taught, one of the most challenging communication tasks is explaining scientific concepts to less technical audiences, such as the general public. Yet explaining their work to the public – and other audiences with … [Continue reading]
Revised IEEE ProComm Constitution and Bylaws
December 24, 2018 by
Season's greetings everyone! Just a quick note that our constitution and bylaws have been revised, approved by the Board of Governors, and approved by the Vice President of Technical Activities for the IEEE on December 20th, 2018. These documents, … [Continue reading]
A Survey on Patent Courses in Bachelor Degrees of Science and Engineering
November 21, 2018 by
IEEE Education Society Sr Past President Manuel Castro is conducting a survey about introducing new Patent Courses in Bachelor Degrees of Science and Engineering. Please contribute to the survey by visiting: … [Continue reading]
In Memoriam Rudolph J. Joenk, Jr., PhD (1932-2018)
November 11, 2018 by
Rudy Joenk, longtime member of the IEEE Professional Communication Society, passed away in Boulder, CO on 5 November 2018. Born in St. Louis, MO, he graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor’s degree in physics in 1953. … [Continue reading]
Grant Proposal Writing Webinar
October 27, 2018 by
Do you have an idea? Do you want to learn how to convert the idea into a beautiful proposal? Do you want to know the strategies to strengthen your proposal in a way to generate more funds for your project/activity? IEEE Professional and … [Continue reading]