He teaches Basic Writing in the Science & Theology Freshman Studies section, as well as Rhetoric & Composition II, Technical and Business Writing, Grant Writing, and Document Design. Ryan earned his Bachelor’s in Computer Science and later earned a Ph.D. in Technical Communication & Rhetoric from Texas Tech University (2009). When not researching grant writing practices, Ryan helps students achieve clarity and logic in their writing. He believes that all students are capable of writing clear, solid, convincing prose if they really understand what they are trying to say. Ryan leads his writing center clients to understand what they are really saying in their writing and how they can best match their writing to their intentions.