Digital Content Manager University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering Application deadline: Open until filled Digital Planning and Analytics Specialist Penn State, College of Engineering Application deadline: Rolling Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor Miami University, College of Engineering and Computing, Department of…
Q&A with Mary McCall
Name: Mary Reilly McCall Institution: University of Detroit Mercy Position: Adjunct instructor in Engineering and English – Technical Writing instructor in Mechanical Engineering What do you do for fun? Read (mysteries, detective stories, historical fiction, current events). My favorite series…
Remote work and not getting blasted out of a cannon
Homer Simpson once said, “Trying is the first step toward failure.” Like most Simpsons references, it is funny because it is true. Now, I am not pushing for completely not trying. But, maybe I am advocating for not forcing things,…
Fall ’21 Update from the Chair
Dear Engineering Communicators, I will begin this newsletter with a heart full of thanksgiving. I even made a list! And good news – you’re on the list: I am thankful for this division and you all who said “yes!” Finally,…
First Bell Ad Tips
By Kristin Torun, Director, Advertising Sales, Bulletin Media, a Cision company Know the company you keep. On a solemn note: 2020 -2021 was not only overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic, but also by the misinformation surrounding it; we would be…
Q&A with UMaryland’s Chris Bender
Name Chris Bender Institution University of Maryland, A. James Clark School of Engineering Go TERPS! Position Assistant Dean for Communications, and fortunate to work with a smart, creative and dedicated communications team. What do you do for fun? Spend time…
Leadership: Ready or not
By Carl Apple, Director of Communications, George R. Brown School of Engineering, Rice University Transitioning into a leadership position can be tough. When I say that, I’m not just referring to the tasks and decisions of the job—sometimes first making…
Analyzing Web and Social
by Kayla Green, M.Ed., Director of Marketing and Communications, College of Engineering, University of North Texas One of the most common questions we get in marketing and communications is about metrics and how we go about collecting and analyzing them…
Member Q&A: Thuy T. Tran
Name: Thuy T. Tran Institution: Oregon State University, College of Engineering Position: Senior Director of Marketing and Communications What do you do for fun? There’s nothing more peaceful and, at the same time, more thrilling than swinging flies for steelhead…
Growing a Post-Pandemic MarComm Team
Lessons from the Marvel Universe During the shutdown, people took on all sorts of new hobbies. Knitting. Cooking. Puzzles. You name it, someone is now an expert. Well, in the Meluski household, we spent our time wisely. We watched every…