Ryan Cheek

Ryan Cheek is an Assistant Professor of Technical Communication at Missouri University of Science & Technology, housed in the Department of English and Technical Communication within the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education. His research focuses on the intersection of political communication technologies, apocalyptic rhetoric, and crisis messaging, examining how these elements shape public discourse, policy, and societal futures. He bridges theoretical inquiry with practical applications in civic advocacy, gender studies, and ethical communication design.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Technical Communication & Rhetoric, Utah State University (2022)
• M.A. in Communication, University of Wyoming (2011)
• B.S. in Sociology, Weber State University (2008)

His work appears in journals such as Technical Communication Quarterly, Communication Design Quarterly, IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication, and Journal of Technical Writing and Communication. He emphasizes equipping students and professionals with skills for clear, ethical communication in crises and everyday contexts.

Ryan leads initiatives like the PIT Zine Lab and participates in conferences such as ATTW 2025, focusing on advancing technical communication pedagogy and practice.