Mark Miller
Mark Miller is an RGE-EDGE Senior Scientist with the USGS Office of Science Quality and Integrity (OSQI).
Mark Miller is a broadly trained biologist with a strong background in ecology, genetics, and statistics. He also possesses exceptional computational skills backed by the ability to communicate with both general and technical audiences. Prior to joining OSQI, his research primarily focused on analyses of wildlife and endangered species that are relevant to USGS and other DOI bureaus. Mark has been located in Lakewood, Colorado since 2020.
Education and Certifications
B.S. Auburn University (Zoology)
M.S. Virginia Tech (Biology)
Ph.D. Northern Arizona University (Biology)
Science and Products
Developing a "fire-aware" stream gage network by integrating USGS enterprise databases
Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism (AFLP) data obtained for 34 long-tailed vole (Microtus longicaudus) individuals at 91 loci Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism (AFLP) data obtained for 34 long-tailed vole (Microtus longicaudus) individuals at 91 loci
Nuclear microsatellite genotypes of six populations of yellow rail (Coturnicops noveboracensis) sampled 2005-2008 Nuclear microsatellite genotypes of six populations of yellow rail (Coturnicops noveboracensis) sampled 2005-2008
Variables pertaining to establishment success of non-native fishes introduced to the Hawaiian Islands and Guam for use in risk analysis modeling Variables pertaining to establishment success of non-native fishes introduced to the Hawaiian Islands and Guam for use in risk analysis modeling
Genetic data from Red-cockaded woodpeckers (Dryobates borealis) used to assess changes in population genetic differentiation and diversity over the past century throughout the southeastern United States Genetic data from Red-cockaded woodpeckers (Dryobates borealis) used to assess changes in population genetic differentiation and diversity over the past century throughout the southeastern United States
DNA yields and concentrations from buccal swab samples of red-cockaded woodpeckers DNA yields and concentrations from buccal swab samples of red-cockaded woodpeckers
Microsatellite markers, habitat quality, and sample location data for Northern Spotted Owls (Strix occidentalis caurina) Microsatellite markers, habitat quality, and sample location data for Northern Spotted Owls (Strix occidentalis caurina)
The U.S. Geological Survey Water Resources Research Act Program—Meeting local, State, and national needs for water resources science and training The U.S. Geological Survey Water Resources Research Act Program—Meeting local, State, and national needs for water resources science and training
Ecosystem resilience to invasion and drought: Insights after 24 years in a rare never-grazed grassland Ecosystem resilience to invasion and drought: Insights after 24 years in a rare never-grazed grassland
Geologic, geomorphic, and edaphic underpinnings of dryland ecosystems: Colorado Plateau landscapes in a changing world Geologic, geomorphic, and edaphic underpinnings of dryland ecosystems: Colorado Plateau landscapes in a changing world
Water priorities for the Nation—U.S. Geological Survey Integrated Water Prediction science program Water priorities for the Nation—U.S. Geological Survey Integrated Water Prediction science program
Visit the U.S. Geological Survey's National Water Dashboard Visit the U.S. Geological Survey's National Water Dashboard
Water priorities for the Nation—The USGS National Water Dashboard Water priorities for the Nation—The USGS National Water Dashboard
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
SSR_pipeline: Computer Software for the Identification of Microsatellite Sequences from Paired-End Illumina High-Throughput DNA Sequence Data SSR_pipeline: Computer Software for the Identification of Microsatellite Sequences from Paired-End Illumina High-Throughput DNA Sequence Data
Science and Products
Developing a "fire-aware" stream gage network by integrating USGS enterprise databases
Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism (AFLP) data obtained for 34 long-tailed vole (Microtus longicaudus) individuals at 91 loci Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism (AFLP) data obtained for 34 long-tailed vole (Microtus longicaudus) individuals at 91 loci
Nuclear microsatellite genotypes of six populations of yellow rail (Coturnicops noveboracensis) sampled 2005-2008 Nuclear microsatellite genotypes of six populations of yellow rail (Coturnicops noveboracensis) sampled 2005-2008
Variables pertaining to establishment success of non-native fishes introduced to the Hawaiian Islands and Guam for use in risk analysis modeling Variables pertaining to establishment success of non-native fishes introduced to the Hawaiian Islands and Guam for use in risk analysis modeling
Genetic data from Red-cockaded woodpeckers (Dryobates borealis) used to assess changes in population genetic differentiation and diversity over the past century throughout the southeastern United States Genetic data from Red-cockaded woodpeckers (Dryobates borealis) used to assess changes in population genetic differentiation and diversity over the past century throughout the southeastern United States
DNA yields and concentrations from buccal swab samples of red-cockaded woodpeckers DNA yields and concentrations from buccal swab samples of red-cockaded woodpeckers
Microsatellite markers, habitat quality, and sample location data for Northern Spotted Owls (Strix occidentalis caurina) Microsatellite markers, habitat quality, and sample location data for Northern Spotted Owls (Strix occidentalis caurina)
The U.S. Geological Survey Water Resources Research Act Program—Meeting local, State, and national needs for water resources science and training The U.S. Geological Survey Water Resources Research Act Program—Meeting local, State, and national needs for water resources science and training
Ecosystem resilience to invasion and drought: Insights after 24 years in a rare never-grazed grassland Ecosystem resilience to invasion and drought: Insights after 24 years in a rare never-grazed grassland
Geologic, geomorphic, and edaphic underpinnings of dryland ecosystems: Colorado Plateau landscapes in a changing world Geologic, geomorphic, and edaphic underpinnings of dryland ecosystems: Colorado Plateau landscapes in a changing world
Water priorities for the Nation—U.S. Geological Survey Integrated Water Prediction science program Water priorities for the Nation—U.S. Geological Survey Integrated Water Prediction science program
Visit the U.S. Geological Survey's National Water Dashboard Visit the U.S. Geological Survey's National Water Dashboard
Water priorities for the Nation—The USGS National Water Dashboard Water priorities for the Nation—The USGS National Water Dashboard
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.