Senior Lecturer
ENGR 1020 Course Coordinator
General Engineering
M15B Holtzendorff Hall, Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634
Phone: (864) 656-2542
Email: mkmille@clemson.edu
Courses Taught
- ENGR 1020 - Engineering Disciplines and Skills (units, dimensions, problem solving, analysis using Microsoft Excel)
- ENGR 1410 - Programming and Problem Solving (introductory MATLAB programming)
- ENGR 1900 - Creative Inquiry in Engineering (Current Project: "Design for All Abilities")
- IE 2100 Lab - Design and Analysis of Work Systems (introductory ergonomics)
- Summer online / half-term course equivalents to ENGR 1020:
- ENGR 1050 – Engineering Discipline and Skills I
- ENGR 1060 – Engineering Discipline and Skills II
- Summer online / half-term course equivalents to ENGR 1410:
- ENGR 1070 – Programming and Problem Solving I
- ENGR 1080 – Programming and Problem Solving II
- ENGR 1090 – Programming and Problem Solving Applications
- Courses for the General Engineering Learning Community (GELC) and Boyd Scholars programs:
- CU 1010 - University Success and Study Skills
- ENGR 1110 - Engineering Success Skills II
- ENGR 1510 - Engineering Skills
- ENGR 1520 - Engineering Computer Skills
- ENGR 1640 - Engineering MATLAB Programming
- Synchronous distance-learning courses via the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics Accelerate Program:
- ENGR 1490- Introduction to Engineering (Honors 10th Grade Pre-Engineering I)
- ENGR 1510- Engineering Skills (Honors 10th Grade Pre-Engineering II)
Education
- Graduate Certificate in Engineering and Science Education, Clemson University (2010)
- M.S., Industrial Engineering, Clemson University (2008)
- B.S., Industrial Engineering, Clemson University (2007)
Experience
- General Engineering Faculty - Clemson University (2014-present)
- Research Assistant - Clemson University/Engineering and Science Education (2010-2014)
- Primary responsibility involved supporting faculty mentor on her NSF CAREER project studying influence of social capital on engineering students’ academic and career decisions
- Research Assistant - Clemson University/Industrial Engineering (2007-2010)
- Primary responsibility involved supporting faculty mentors on research and consulting projects sponsored by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Lockheed Martin Logistics Services, and Cannon Memorial Hospital
- Intern - Lockheed Martin (2007)
Certifications & Licenses
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Clemson Online Teaching Certification (CONCERT)
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
- Martin, J.P., Brown, S., Miller, M.K., and Stefl, S.K. (2015). Characterizing engineering student social capital in relation to demographics. International Journal of Engineering Education, 31(4), 914-926.
- Miller, M.K., Martin, J.P., and Orr, M.K. (2014). Toward determining changes in engineering-related social capital: resource composition as students make decisions about college. Journal of Education and Training, 1(2), 72-91.
- Martin, J.P., Miller, M.K., and Simmons, D.R. (2014). Exploring the Theoretical Social Capital "Deficit" of First Generation College Students: Implications for Engineering Education. International Journal of Engineering Education, 30(4), 822-836.
Conference Proceedings
- Stephan, E.A., Stephan, A.T., Martin, B.A., and Miller, M.K. (2021). Exploring Engineering: Peer Sharing Presentations in First-Year Engineering Curriculum. Proceedings of the 2021 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, virtual meeting.
- Stephan, A., Stephan, E., and Miller, M.K. (2020). Extended Exam Wrappers: A Comparison of Approaches in a Learning Strategies Course. Proceedings of the 2020 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Montreal, Canada.
- Stephan, E., Stephan, A., Whisler, L., Miller, M.K., and Neptune, A.I. (2020). Engineering Learning Strategies Course Supports Retention. Proceedings of the 2020 American Society for Engineering Education Southeast Annual Meeting, Auburn, AL.
*Hobbies & Fun Facts
- Clemson alumnus and former bus driver for Clemson Area Transit (CAT bus)
- Enjoys hiking and other outdoor activities. Believes Mountains > Beaches (but that beaches are still pretty good too)
- Likes cats (and has adopted one). Believes Cats > Dogs (but that dogs are still pretty good too)
