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Dr. Shelby Miller is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Literature and Languages at East Texas A&M University, where she teaches courses in applied linguistics. She earned her Ph.D. in English (Applied Linguistics) from the same institution in 2019, after completing a Master's in Higher Education (2012) and a Bachelor's in Psychology and Business Administration from Tabor College (2008). Her academic journey at ETAMU began as a Graduate Recruitment Specialist before she joined the faculty.
Her educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in English (Applied Linguistics), East Texas A&M University, 2019
- M.S. in Higher Education, East Texas A&M University, 2012
- B.A. in Psychology and Business Administration, Tabor College, 2008
Dr. Miller's research focuses on the intersection of personality traits and linguistic production, with specific interests in pragmatics, computer text analysis, accessibility in education, personality theory, and second language acquisition. Her work often explores humor and emotional expression in communication, as well as the challenges of making linguistics education accessible online.
Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in humor studies and pragmatics, particularly in analyzing satire in digital media and the role of laughter and embarrassment in social interactions. Additionally, she has contributed to the field of accessible online teaching for linguistics.
Dr. Miller has been recognized with several awards, including:
- International Society for Humor Studies Service Award (2024)
- ETAMU Student Affairs Leadership Team Lion High Five Award (2024)
- 2nd place at the Texas A&M University-Commerce Annual Research Symposium (2018)
As a Gallup-certified CliftonStrengths coach, Dr. Miller mentors students and professionals in leveraging their talents. While specific grant information is not provided, her research is supported by her institutional affiliations. She is actively involved in the Applied Linguistics Lab at East Texas A&M University, contributing to interdisciplinary research in language and cognition.
