Intro

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.