That’s a Wrap! CPTSC 2026 @ Boise, ID
A huge thank-you to the Boise State University team, led by Jenn Mallette, who hosted us for our annual conference with great care. This year, we witnessed important scholarship presented by emerging scholars and seasoned faculty members alike. We have learned useful lessons and timely insights that will contribute to technical and scientific communication pedagogy…
Read MoreWebinar Resources: Sustainable Recruitment Practices in TPC Programs
Organized by the Administrators Committee at CPTSC, the administrators’ webinar series is an ongoing initiative to mobilize field-wide resources by spotlighting experts in various administrative areas via online presentations. On September 11, 2026, we featured a panel of program leaders from James Madison University’s School of Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication to share their experience…
Read MoreProgrammatic Perspectives Editorial Leadership Transition
As we open the new academic year, we are pleased to share a noteworthy transition in the editorial team at Programmatic Perspectives, our flagship publication that has been running since 2009. In October 2026, we bid goodbye to the outgoing co-editors, Russell Kirkscey and Rhonda Stanton, and welcome the incoming duo, Beth Shirley and Holly…
Read MoreVirtual Editors Roundtable
As an annual service to the field, CPTSC is pleased to hold a virtual roundtable featuring editors from various technical/scientific/professional communication journals who volunteer their time to share insights and advice about academic publishing. This year’s roundtable, hosted by CPTSC Executive Board Members-at-Large Krista Sarraf and Meghalee Das, were joined by editors from the following…
Read MoreWebinar: Recruiting TPC Graduate Students
The CPTSC Administrators Committee would like to invite you to a free webinar presentation by Jen Almjeld and Angela Crow that will occur on Sept. 11 at 4:00 PM Eastern. Recruitment, Resources, and Sustainable Practices This 60-min webinar offers participants guiding questions for balancing the technical, practical and ethical issues of graduate recruitment in a…
Read More2026 CPTSC Conference: Registration and Travel Reminder
As we look ahead to the 2026 CPTSC Conference in Boise this October, we wanted to send a quick reminder to please register for the conference and make your travel and lodging arrangements, if you have not already done so. Local Arrangements: Information about travel and lodging in Boise can be found here: 2026 CPTSC Conference…
Read More2026 Distinguished Service Award Winner: Dr. Sean Williams
Sean D. Williams, PhD, is Professor of User Experience in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts at Arizona State University. Across three decades, his career in technical and professional communication has brought together teaching, scholarship, mentorship, program building, and service to the profession. Williams has helped create and lead academic programs at three universities.…
Read More2026 CPTSC Diversity Scholarship Award Winners
The CPTSC Executive Committee is pleased to announce this year’s Diversity Scholarship Award winners: Gideon Kwashie Kwawukumey ($1,000) and Kalpana Shrestha ($1,000). This recognition honors their dedication, excellence, and commitment to advancing diversity in technical and scientific communication. We look forward to learning more about their work at the 2026 CPTSC conference in Boise, Idaho. Gideon Kwashie Kwawukumey (he/his) is…
Read MoreElection Results: 2026-2028 CPTSC Officers
Dear Colleagues, The election results are in, and here are the incoming CPTSC officers (effective October 2026). President: Jason Tham Vice President: Priyanka (Priya) Ganguly Secretary: Chalice Randazzo Treasurer: Flourice Richardson Members at Large: Rebekka Andersen Amber Lancaster Krista Sarraf Immediate Past President: Jenn Mallette Sincere thanks to everyone who volunteered to stand for election…
Read MoreWebinar: AI Personas in TPC (Recording)
On May 18, 2026, Dr. Hilary Sarat-St. Peter (Columbia College Chicago) delivered a webinar to CPTSC membership on using AI to develop user personas for technical communication purposes. Thanks to CPTSC Administrators Committee’s sponsorship and Dr. Sarat-St. Peter’s offer to share her materials, we are pleased to present a recording of the session. Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1InCs2wzHEr1HjTyYwOktdCR-vKHGMBPw/view?usp=drive_link…
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