Herbert Smith
Welcome to my webpage.
I am Professor of Technical Communication where I currently serve as Coordinator
of the Bachelor of Science degree in Technical Communication . I have been teaching
technical and professional communication for more than 30 years. In 1998, I was Gastprofessur
of Technical Writing at Fachhochschule Merseburg, Germany, I was also principal author
of a
National Science Foundation grant.
I have published widely in most of the major technical communication
journals. Portfolios for Technical and Professional Communicators, which I
co-authored with Dr. Haimes-Korn, provides detailed information about
paper and electronic portfolios for technical and professional
communicators. My most current publication is a book chapter on mentoring and
internships for students pursuing technical and professional
communication degrees.