Katherine Milla

Dr. Katherine Milla is a Professor of Geology and Geospatial Sciences at the Center for Water Resources, Florida A&M University (FAMU), where she has served since 1999. She is a Fellow of the FAMU Digital Learning Initiative and serves as a Faculty Liaison for the Writing Across the Curriculum program. She is also a Faculty Affiliate of the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Resilient Infrastructure & Disaster Response (RIDER) Center.

Education:

• Ph.D. Geology, Florida State University, 1999
• M.S. Geology, Florida State University, 1990
• B.S. Geology, University of South Florida, 1985
• Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Intelligence, Penn State University, 2020

Research Interests: Dr. Milla's research focuses on the dynamics of natural and human hydrologic systems, with a strong emphasis on applying geospatial technologies to natural resource sciences. She is also deeply engaged in research on science education in the digital age, exploring how digital tools and metacognitive strategies can enhance learning outcomes in higher education.

Scientific Awards & Credentials:

• FAMU Digital Learning Initiative Fellow (2018)
• American Council on Education Certificate in Effective College Instructions (2021)

Teaching & Mentorship: Dr. Milla teaches undergraduate and graduate courses such as Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, GIS and Remote Sensing, and GIS Research Applications for Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences. She actively mentors students in geospatial research and supports undergraduate research initiatives.

Labs & Collaborations: She collaborates extensively across FAMU and with external partners including USDA, NOAA, NASA, and the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. Her work spans environmental monitoring, decision support systems, and educational outreach in geospatial sciences.