Former Student Quotes
"I think as engineering students we enjoy speaking in our own "tech" language,
but that isn't effective in some settings. Speaking or writing differently for
each audience is an important concept that has been reinforced throughout my TC classes."
--Sarah Steenblock, 2009 Graduate
"The TCC has sparked countless conversations during interviews and career fairs. Recruiters were always eager to ask about the TCC program and how technical communication has shaped my education. I could see that communication in the workplace was an important aspect they were looking for in their future employees."
--Matson Contardo, 2008 Graduate
"By having experience in technical editing, desktop
publishing, and other things related to communications, I will be more
able to find creative and clear ways of communicating information to
others on the job."
--Gordon Lawrence, 2005 graduate.
Product Research and Development Engineer, Augustine BioMedical
"The fact that I am more confident at communicating, whether it is in a report,
presentation, or meeting, has enhanced my career."
-- Jennifer Hurlebaus, 2002 Graduate
"Having the skills learned through the Technical Communication Program has
provided me with opportunities to succeed faster than many of my peers that do
not have a similar background."
-- Jennifer Hurlebaus, 2002 Graduate
"In today's technical fields, the ability to communicate is just as important,
if not more important, than the technical aptitude of engineers."
-- Jamie Jankowski, 2002 Graduate
"Even after almost three years in the workforce, I still use the fundamentals that
I have learned in the various Technical Communication courses."
-- David Krahn, 2000 Graduate
"My participation in the Technical Communication Program...has built the
foundation for my strong communication skills."
-- David Krahn, 2000 Graduate
"Since graduating from the TCC
program, my communication skills have been one of the key success factors in my
career."
-- Matthew Vokoun, 1998 Graduate
"In every job interview, professional review, and promotion, the one thing that
is consistently said about me is that I have excellent communication skills,
especially for a technical person."
-- Matthew Vokoun, 1998 Graduate
"I don't think I would have...been as successful as I have...if it was not for
the skills I learned via my EPD classes and the technical communication
courses."
-- Jon Furniss, 1997 Graduate
"The skills I developed in my EPD classes definitely have helped me excel
in my graduate studies."
-- Victor Chen
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