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Prof. Matt Miller

Prof. Matt MillerSenior 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)


Meet Prof. Miller

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)