Brenda Miller

Brenda Miller serves as an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Ohio University Chillicothe, teaching general and organic chemistry courses across the regional campus.

She holds dual undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Biological Sciences from the University of Missouri-Columbia (2006), where she conducted environmental physiology research under Don Spiers in the animal science department, followed by a PhD in Organic Chemistry from The Ohio State University (2011). Her doctoral work in James Stambuli's laboratory focused on methodology and total synthesis of nitrogen/oxygen heterocycles including indazoles, benzimidazoles, and tetrahydrofurans.

Dr. Miller's research centers on synthetic organic chemistry with specialization in heterocyclic compound development, while maintaining strong commitments to chemistry pedagogy and STEM outreach. Her educational initiatives extend beyond campus through active participation in middle and high school programs.

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She mentors youth through multiple STEM engagement platforms including StemStart at Athens, STEM Discovery Day at Lancaster, and various district/state science fairs, demonstrating significant investment in pre-college science education.