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Meet Tech Comm

Uniquely positioned within the School of Engineering, the Department of Technical Communication is designed to equip students with knowledge in communication management, information design, instructional design, technical editing, usability, and web design.

Technical communicators translate complex pieces of information into user-friendly content with strategic design for effective and clear communication.

News from Tech Comm

Congratulations to Dr. Philip Gallagher for these upcoming publications and presentations:

“Phenomenology of Writing with Unfamiliar Tools in a Semi-public Environment: A Case Study” in Computers and Composition
“Teaching Visual Content Description for Visually Impaired Users using Visual Rhetoric and Kostelnick’s Design Matrix” at ACM’s SIGDOC 2021

Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

B.S. in Technical Communication — Learn to make essential information available through multiple mediums, including instructional videos, websites, social media, and paper documents. Help society better understand science, technology, and countless other disciplines.
Technical Communication minor — Enhance your undergraduate major with a minor in technical communication. Learn to analyze audiences for any type of communication, define their purpose, and design appropriate communication products to meet needs.
M.S. in Technical Communication Management — Expand your knowledge and gain insight into the managerial duties of a technical communicator. Lead career-applicable projects to build your portfolio, enhance your career, and benefit your employer.
Graduate Certificate in Technical Communication – Advance your career and earn the Graduate Certificate in Technical Communication in 1-2 years.

Scholarship Opportunities

Students in a Technical Communication program are eligible to apply for the David C. Leonard Scholarship. This award is given in memory of Dr. Leonard, one of the founders of Mercer’s MSTCM program.

Throughout his life, Dr. Leonard dedicated himself to the education of future technical communicators, believing technical communication to be a key profession in our increasingly technological world. Dr. Leonard passed away in March 2002 after a long battle with cancer. This scholarship is a fitting tribute to a man whose commitment to the technical communication field and to his students remains commendable.

The scholarship was funded by current and former students, faculty, family, and friends. Current students will receive an invitation to apply for the next academic year’s scholarship in March of the preceding academic year.

The Jeffrey Mavro Memorial Technical Communication Scholarship is an endowed scholarship in memory of one of our alumni. As an undergraduate in Mercer’s Technical Communication program, Jeff was an outgoing, creative, talented student who was beloved by fellow students, faculty, and staff. He earned his BS degree in 1995 and worked for several years in technical industries. He passed away suddenly, just a short time after beginning his graduate studies.

The scholarship is made possible by gifts and grants from industry; Mercer faculty, students, and staff; Mercer STC Chapter gift; an SGA Beargrant; and a Merit Grant from the international Society for Technical Communication. One scholarship per year is awarded to an outstanding undergraduate major in Technical Communication.