Bruce Millett

Bruce Millett is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and Geospatial Sciences at South Dakota State University. His academic roles include teaching courses such as GEOG-131, GEOG-132, and advanced GIS/remote sensing modules. He serves on the Academic Assessment Committee and advises the Drone Club. Professional memberships include the Association of American Geographers (AAG), American Meteorological Society (AMS), and Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS).

Dr. Millett holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (2004), M.S. in Geography (1999), and B.S. in Geography (1995). Additional credentials include military training as an Aerographer's Mate (AG-C1 and AG-A1 Schools, 1986-1980).

His research focuses on prairie wetlands, climate change impacts, and aerial remote sensing applications. Notable areas include wetland ecosystem dynamics, climate change adaptation strategies, and integrating UAS (drone) technology for ecological monitoring. His work bridges geospatial sciences with environmental policy, exemplified by studies on the Dakota Access Pipeline and agricultural disease modeling.

Millett has secured grants totaling over $860,000, including leadership in the StateView Program and CDC-funded geocoding projects. His 2005 Outstanding Graduate Alumni Award recognizes his early career contributions. Current projects emphasize crop yield prediction via UAV remote sensing and climate change vulnerability assessments in prairie ecosystems.