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Randy Miller serves as Professor in the Department of Chemistry at California State University, Chico within the College of Natural Sciences. He joined the faculty in 1988 and transitioned from Department Chair to Interim Associate Dean for the College of Natural Sciences in fall 2020.
His educational background includes:
- BS in Chemistry with honors from Illinois State University (1981)
- PhD from University of California, Davis (1987) under Dr. Dino Tinti
- Postdoctoral fellowship at Northwestern University with Dr. Ken Spears
Miller's research spans Physical/Analytical Chemistry and Chemistry Education. He employs spectroscopy to investigate solvent effects on chemical reactions while maintaining a Linux cluster for molecular modeling. His educational work focuses on laboratory curriculum reform, notably developing an integrated lab sequence with Dr. David Ball to replace traditional physical, analytical, inorganic, and advanced organic laboratories. He actively researches correlations between lab modifications and student success in general chemistry.
Award highlights:
- Campuswide Outstanding Teaching Assistant award during graduate studies at UC Davis
Miller teaches diverse courses including general chemistry, quantitative analysis, instrumental analysis, and physical chemistry. His administrative leadership includes prior service as Department Chair and current role as Interim Associate Dean. He contributes to departmental initiatives through the Chemistry Summer Research Institute (CSRI) and Chemistry Club (SAACS), supporting student research opportunities and academic enrichment.
