I moved up here in 2009 after graduating from Boise State
University (BSU) with my Associates in Drafting Technology. Originally had my
eyes on getting my Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET), but
decided I enjoyed my wife and two girls to much to continue that path. Last
summer I decided to change my major to English with Writing option, with a
minor in Native American Studies (NAS).
My career goal is to be a Technical Writer either working for
the Montana tribal colleges writing grants or, for one of the numerous
companies around the globe needing technical writers.
I have always been interesting in the designing and building
of things that exist all around us. As far a science writing, I haven’t done
any of it (that I am aware of). I guess some of the technical research papers I
have written might fall in that category, but I am not 100% positive. National
Geographic is probably by far the most science based magazine I read (when I
have a chance to read them). I guess engineering, some physics, and most
history are the three topics I find most interesting.
This class was required for my degree, but I want to walk
away having a sense that even if I don’t land a job as a science writer, this
will help me look at my writing style in a different light. If the first day of
class was any indication of the upcoming semester, I feel it will end up being
a great experience.
