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Anna Miller is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environment & Society at Utah State University, College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences. Her work bridges recreation science, conservation, and human-environment interactions, with a focus on sustainable outdoor recreation on public lands. She is affiliated with the Institute of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism at USU and collaborates with federal agencies such as the USDA Forest Service.
Education:
- PhD in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management, North Carolina State University, 2016
- MS in Applied Ecology, University of Poitiers, France, 2010
- BS in Biology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2006
Her research expertise lies in recreation ecology, wildlife-based recreation, and social-ecological systems. She investigates how outdoor recreation impacts natural environments and how management strategies can promote environmental stewardship. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating ecological data with social science methods to inform policy and management.
The trends in her recent publications (2020–2025) reflect a strong focus on responsible recreation, visitor behavior, protected area management, and ecotourism sustainability. Her studies often involve large collaborative teams and are applied in national parks, wilderness areas, and cultural monuments such as Bears Ears. Keywords across her work include conservation, human dimensions, trail management, and sustainability.
Scientific Awards:
- Project Excellence Award (2022), Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals
Anna Miller mentors graduate students in the Environment & Society program and teaches courses such as ENVS 3300: Fundamentals of Natural Resource Recreation Management and Climate Adaptation Science Studio courses. She has advised multiple graduate students to completion and continues to supervise active advisees. Her research is supported through institutional and federal partnerships, though specific grants are not listed. She has contributed to numerous technical reports for the USDA Forest Service and state park systems, indicating strong applied and policy-relevant research output.
Labs and Teams: She is affiliated with the Institute of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism at Utah State University, where she conducts applied research on recreation management, visitor use, and conservation. Her work often involves interdisciplinary teams of ecologists, social scientists, and land managers.
