SOE Research and Writing Support
The School of Education (SOE) Research and Writing Support Center is dedicated to empowering SOE graduate and undergraduate (ESHD) students by providing personalized writing and research assistance tailored to their unique academic and professional goals. We believe that strong writing and research skills are essential for success and offer one-on-one tutoring, workshops, and resources to help students at all levels. Our mission is to foster a supportive environment where students can develop their writing and research abilities, gain confidence, and use these skills as tools for self-expression and change. We are committed to inclusivity, recognizing the diverse backgrounds of our students and helping them navigate their academic journeys. We believe in the power of research and writing for change—to raise marginalized voices, bring awareness to social issues, and participate in civic engagement.
If you have any questions, email soewritingsupport@ucr.edu
Meet Our Team
Research and Writing Support Center Director
Bryan Asdel is the Research and Writing Support Center Director for the School of Education at UC Riverside. Previously, he was Associate Dean of Academic Support Services at Barstow Community College. Bryan holds an MFA in Creative Writing with a concentration in poetry from Arizona State University. He has taught at community colleges, universities, and the Arizona State Prison Complex. He serves as a poetry editor for Iron City Magazine, a literary journal dedicated to creative expressions by and for the incarcerated. Passionate about making writing education engaging, accessible, and equitable, Bryan is committed to helping students of all backgrounds realize their potential and make meaningful contributions to their communities through the transformative power of language.
Graduate Writing Mentor
Eric Davidson is the Graduate Writing Mentor at the SOE Research and Writing Support Center. He is a Ph.D. candidate at UCR studying Higher Education Administration and Policy, and earned his M.A. in Higher Education and B.A. in Political Science - International Relations from the University of Arizona. His scholarship examines the philosophy and political economy of higher education through the lenses of sport, alternative culture, internationalization, and postcolonial thought. He is also an Instructor for SOE courses and a Research Associate at the UCR Center for Athletes' Rights and Equity. In his work with the Writing Center, he aims to foster each student’s intellectual growth by providing them with a collaborative space to advance their agency and voice through writing.