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
Comparisons of genetic diversity in captive versus wild populations of the federally endangered Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino Behr; Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) Comparisons of genetic diversity in captive versus wild populations of the federally endangered Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino Behr; Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae)
Applying threshold concepts to conservation management of dryland ecosystems: Case studies on the Colorado Plateau Applying threshold concepts to conservation management of dryland ecosystems: Case studies on the Colorado Plateau
An alternative to soil taxonomy for describing key soil characteristics An alternative to soil taxonomy for describing key soil characteristics
Genetic structure, diversity and subspecies status of Gull-billed Terns (Gelochelidon nilotica) from the United States Genetic structure, diversity and subspecies status of Gull-billed Terns (Gelochelidon nilotica) from the United States
Ecological thresholds as a basis for defining management triggers for National Park Service vital signs: case studies for dryland ecosystems Ecological thresholds as a basis for defining management triggers for National Park Service vital signs: case studies for dryland ecosystems
Anatomical and genetic variation of western Oxyloma (Pulmonata: Succineidae) concerning the endangered Kanab ambersnail (Oxyloma haydeni kanabense) in Arizona and Utah Anatomical and genetic variation of western Oxyloma (Pulmonata: Succineidae) concerning the endangered Kanab ambersnail (Oxyloma haydeni kanabense) in Arizona and Utah
SSR_pipeline: a bioinformatic infrastructure for identifying microsatellites from paired-end Illumina high-throughput DNA sequencing data SSR_pipeline: a bioinformatic infrastructure for identifying microsatellites from paired-end Illumina high-throughput DNA sequencing data
Population genetics and evaluation of genetic evidence for subspecies in the Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) Population genetics and evaluation of genetic evidence for subspecies in the Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla)
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
Evaluation of a new model of aeolian transport in the presence of vegetation Evaluation of a new model of aeolian transport in the presence of vegetation
Assessing the risk of nitrogen deposition to natural resources in the Four Corners area Assessing the risk of nitrogen deposition to natural resources in the Four Corners area
Variation in migratory behavior influences regional genetic diversity and structure among American kestrel populations (Falco sparverius) in North America Variation in migratory behavior influences regional genetic diversity and structure among American kestrel populations (Falco sparverius) in North America
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.
Science and Products
Comparisons of genetic diversity in captive versus wild populations of the federally endangered Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino Behr; Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) Comparisons of genetic diversity in captive versus wild populations of the federally endangered Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino Behr; Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae)
Applying threshold concepts to conservation management of dryland ecosystems: Case studies on the Colorado Plateau Applying threshold concepts to conservation management of dryland ecosystems: Case studies on the Colorado Plateau
An alternative to soil taxonomy for describing key soil characteristics An alternative to soil taxonomy for describing key soil characteristics
Genetic structure, diversity and subspecies status of Gull-billed Terns (Gelochelidon nilotica) from the United States Genetic structure, diversity and subspecies status of Gull-billed Terns (Gelochelidon nilotica) from the United States
Ecological thresholds as a basis for defining management triggers for National Park Service vital signs: case studies for dryland ecosystems Ecological thresholds as a basis for defining management triggers for National Park Service vital signs: case studies for dryland ecosystems
Anatomical and genetic variation of western Oxyloma (Pulmonata: Succineidae) concerning the endangered Kanab ambersnail (Oxyloma haydeni kanabense) in Arizona and Utah Anatomical and genetic variation of western Oxyloma (Pulmonata: Succineidae) concerning the endangered Kanab ambersnail (Oxyloma haydeni kanabense) in Arizona and Utah
SSR_pipeline: a bioinformatic infrastructure for identifying microsatellites from paired-end Illumina high-throughput DNA sequencing data SSR_pipeline: a bioinformatic infrastructure for identifying microsatellites from paired-end Illumina high-throughput DNA sequencing data
Population genetics and evaluation of genetic evidence for subspecies in the Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) Population genetics and evaluation of genetic evidence for subspecies in the Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla)
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
Evaluation of a new model of aeolian transport in the presence of vegetation Evaluation of a new model of aeolian transport in the presence of vegetation
Assessing the risk of nitrogen deposition to natural resources in the Four Corners area Assessing the risk of nitrogen deposition to natural resources in the Four Corners area
Variation in migratory behavior influences regional genetic diversity and structure among American kestrel populations (Falco sparverius) in North America Variation in migratory behavior influences regional genetic diversity and structure among American kestrel populations (Falco sparverius) in North America
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.