Beth Miller

Dr. Beth Miller is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of Interior Design at Mississippi State University's College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD). Her career spans decades in interior design education and practice, with a focus on pedagogy, historic preservation, and professional credentialing.

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Instructional Systems and Workforce Development, Mississippi State University, 2017
• Gerontology Certificate, Mississippi State University, 2008
• Master of Education (MED), Gifted Studies, Mississippi University for Women, 1996
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Interior Design, Louisiana Tech University, 1975

Dr. Miller's research interests include:

• Historic Preservation and Conservation
• Interior Design Legislation
• Credentials of Interior Design Educators

Her recent scholarship examines trends in design pedagogy, including:

• Integrated Practice and Architecture Education (2013)
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) in design education (2008)
• Historic preservation engagement with millennial students (2018)
• Personality traits in interior design professionals (2012)

Dr. Miller leads research initiatives through Mississippi State University's Fred Carl, Jr. Small Town Center and the Gulf Coast Community Design Studio, focusing on interdisciplinary collaboration and evolving design methodologies. She has presented extensively at Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) conferences on topics ranging from design competitions to IPD processes in studio projects.