Scott Runstrom

Scott Runstrom serves as an Adjunct Teaching Professor in the Humanities & Arts school at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), where he has taught technical and professional writing since 2000 while maintaining a full-time industry position.

Academic Background:

• BS in Technical Writing, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (1994)
• MS in Professional Communication, Clark University (1998)

Research Focus: Runstrom specializes in the practical application of technical communication principles to complex information systems. His work bridges writing and technology through:

• Information Architecture design for technical content
• User and Task Analysis methodologies
• Digital Media and Online Communication systems
• Rigorous Usability Testing protocols

He leverages WPI's project-based learning environment to demonstrate how effective technical writing enables technology adoption across societal contexts. His industry role at MathWorks provides continuous real-world relevance to classroom instruction.

Professional Integration: Runstrom uniquely merges his position as Principal Technical Writer at MathWorks with WPI instruction, exposing students to current industry standards in software documentation. This dual role allows him to transform theoretical concepts into immediately applicable professional skills, with students consistently producing industry-caliber documentation by term-end.