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Char Miller is the W. M. Keck Professor of Environmental Analysis and History at Pomona College, part of The Claremont Colleges. He also serves as Director of the Environmental Analysis Program. Specializing in U.S. environmental policy, public lands management, and water politics, his research bridges history, policy, and science. Miller holds a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University and has been with Pomona since 2007.
Education:
- Ph.D. in History, Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)
- M.A. in History, Johns Hopkins University
- B.A. in History and Political Studies, Pitzer College (Claremont, CA)
Research Interests: Focuses on wildfire management, water scarcity in arid regions, urbanization impacts, and environmental justice. His work integrates historical analysis with contemporary policy debates, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Recent projects include studies on cultural burning practices, San Antonio’s environmental history, and climate adaptation strategies for public lands.
Publications: Authored over 20 books including Burn Scars (2024), West Side Rising (2021), and San Antonio: A Tricentennial History (2018). His articles span environmental history, policy analysis, and interdisciplinary studies.
Awards & Honors:
- 2020 Pomfret School Distinguished Alumni Award
- 2015 Pomona College Alumni Service Award
- 2013 Wig Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence
- Senior Fellow at the Pinchot Institute for Conservation
- Forest History Society and Texas State Historical Association Fellow
Grants & Outreach: Collaborates with museums and documentaries, including PBS films like The Big Burn. Advises on environmental policy and serves on editorial boards for journals like Environmental History and Forest History Today.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Claremont Colleges Environmental Analysis Program, fostering cross-disciplinary research. Engages with national initiatives on wildfire management and water sustainability.
