Ryan Boettger received his Ph.D. in Technical Communication and Rhetoric and his MA in Technical Communication from Texas Tech University. His current research interests include curriculum development and assesment, quantitative research methods, technical editing, and grant writing. Professionally, Dr. Boettger has over 10 years experience as a technical editor and has also worked as a grant writer and journalist. Dr. Boettger is a member of the Society for Technical Communication and the Association of Teachers of Technical Writing. He enjoys running, hiking, writing, cooking, and spending time with his family and friends.