Christopher Harris Sasser

Sasser, Chris

Research Editor
Associate Research Editor

Publication Services - Gilchrist, Room 219
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
The Texas A&M University System
3135 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3135
ph. (979) 845-7568 Ext. 57568 · fax (979) 845-7575
c-sasser@tamu.edu

Short Biography

Chris Sasser is associate research editor with TTI Communications Writing Group. He provides technical writing and editing for transportation projects and serves as co-managing editor for the Texas Transportation Researcher, TTI's award-winning newsletter that includes technical and outreach articles regarding transportation research. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism with an emphasis on communications.

Mr. Sasser is also the managing editor and head writer of Wingtips, the official newsletter of the Texas Department of Transportation's Aviation Division. He is responsible for content planning, story assignments, editorial assistance, and the publication process.

Mr. Sasser works closely with researchers from all divisions and with other transportation field and administrative personnel to write and edit print, electronic, and multimedia products that facilitate implementation and technology transfer of transportation research. Mr. Sasser supports projects by ensuring that written materials are clear, effective, and professionally written. He has worked on materials such as brochures, pamphlets, video scripts, non-technical reports, CD-ROM scripts, and innovative formats.

Education

  • B.S., Journalism, Texas A&M University, 1996.

Experience

  • Research Editor, Publication Services, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, September 2012 - Present.
  • Associate Research Editor, Publication Services, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, November 2008 - Present.
  • Assistant Research Editor, Publication Services, Texas Transportation Institute, September 2004 - October 2008.
  • Research Associate, Graphic Design and Event Management, Texas Transportation Institute, July 2001 - August 2004.
  • Instructional Design Specialist, Texas Engineering Extension Service, 2000 - 2001.

Affiliations

  • International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).
  • Society for Technical Communication.

Selected Publications

P.E. Krugler, C.K. Estakhri, C.H. Sasser. MNT703 TVAR Training Manual Revisions and PowerPoint Presentation. 0-5833-P2. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. 2009.

P.E. Krugler, C.M. Chang-Albitres, C.K. Estakhri, C.H. Sasser. Synthesis Study on Transverse Variable Asphalt Application Rates for Seal Coats. 0-5833-1. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. July 2009.

P.E. Krugler, C.K. Estakhri, C.H. Sasser. Legacy Knowledge Segments. 0-5833-P3. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. April 2009.