Prof. Matt Miller

Senior Lecturer
ENGR 1020 Course Coordinator

General Engineering
B01-C 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)