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Timestamp: 2019-04-19 20:16:52+00:00

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I'm a broadly trained biologist with a strong background in ecology, genetics, and statistics. I also possess exceptional computational skills backed by the ability to communcate with both general and technical audiences. Most of my work focuses on analyses of wildlife species that are relevant to USGS and other DOI bureaus.
18 years of post-PhD research experience in the life sciences (8 years in academia, 10 with U.S. Geological Survey).
A well-documented record of productivity and achievement.
52 peer-reviewed scientific publications (additional under review or in press).
Able to understand the complexities and subtle attributes of diverse systems.
Research including taxa such as birds, mammals (including humans), amphibians, insects, crustaceans, fungi, fish, plants, and mollusks.
Research environments including mountains, forests, deserts, wetlands, rivers and streams, and coastal systems.
Research themes involving wildlife management, endangered species, agricultural systems, pest control, forensics, and human and wildlife disease.
Topics of local, regional, national, and international importance.
Exceptional computational and analytical skills backed by the ability to communicate with both general and technical audiences.
Since joining in 2008, I have been responsible for publishing peer-reviewed scientific papers that fulfill the mission of the USGS and inform policy and management decisions made by other Department of Interior bureaus. My record of productivity with USGS is consistent with the overall focus of my career to date, where I have published 52 peer-reviewed manuscripts (plus additional under review or in press).
This data release includes the data from simulations used to illustrate the behavior of inbreeding rate estimators and Python source code ("analytical expressions", "computer simulations", and "empricial data set") that can be used to analyze these data.
Steblein, Paul F.; Miller, Mark P.
Steblein, P.F., and Miller, M.P., 2018, Characterizing 12 years of wildland fire science at the U.S. Geological Survey—Wildland fire science publications, 2006–17: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2019–1002, 67 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20191002.
Miller, Mark P.; Davis, Raymond J.; Forsman, Eric D.; Mullins, Thomas D.; Haig, Susan M.
Miller, M.P., Haig, S.M., Forsman, E.D., Anthony, R.G., Diller, L., Dugger, K.M., Franklin, A.B., Gremel, S.A., Lesmeister, D.B., Higley, M., Herter, D.R., Sovern, S.G., 2018, Variation in inbreeding rates across the range of Northern Spotted Owls (Strix occidentalis caurina)- insights from over 30 years of monitoring data: The Auk: Ornithological Advances, v. 135, no. 4, p. 821-833, https://doi.org/10.1642/AUK-18-1.1.
Vilstrup, Julia T.; Mullins, Thomas D.; Miller, Mark P.; McDearman, Will; Walters, Jeffrey R.; Haig, Susan M.
Vilstrup, J.T., Mullins, T.D., Miller, M.P., McDearman, W., Walters, J.R., Haig, S.M., 2018, An simplified field protocol for genetic sampling of birds using buccal swabs: The Wilson Journal of Ornithology, p. online, https://doi.org/10.1676/16-105.1.
Miller, Mark P.; Mullins, Thomas D.; Forsman, Eric D.; Haig, Susan M.
Miller, M.P., Mullins, T.D., Forsman, E.D., Haig, S.M., 2017, Genetic differentiation and inferred dynamics of a hybrid zone between Northern Spotted Owls (Strix occidentalis caurina) and California Spotted Owls (S. o. occidentalis) In Northern California: Ecology and Evolution, p. online, https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.3260.
Miller, M.P., Haig, S.M., Ballou, J.D., Steel, E.A., 2017, Estimating inbreeding rates in natural populations- addressing the problem of incomplete pedigrees: Journal of Heredity, p. online.
Miller, M.P., 2017, Simulated data supporting inbreeding rate estimates from incomplete pedigrees: U.S. Geological Survey Data Release, http://dx.doi.org/10.5066/F7QR4V85.
D'Elia, Jesse; Haig, Susan M.; Mullins, Thomas D.; Miller, Mark P.
Miller, Mark P.; Mullins, Thomas D.; Haig, Susan M.
Miller, M.P., Mullins, T.D., and Haig, S.M., 2016, Genetic diversity and population structure in the threatened Oregon silverspot butterfly (Speyeria zerene hippolyta) in western Oregon and northwestern California—Implications for future translocations and the establishment of new populations: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2016-1162, 23 p., http://dx.doi.org/10.3133/ofr20161162.
Harris, M. Camille; Pearce, John M.; Prosser, Diann J.; White, C. LeAnn; Miles, A. Keith; Sleeman, Jonathan M.; Brand, Christopher J.; Cronin, James P.; De La Cruz, Susan; Densmore, Christine L.; Doyle, Thomas W.; Dusek, Robert J.; Fleskes, Joseph P.; Flint, Paul L.; Guala, Gerald F.; Hall, Jeffrey S.; Hubbard, Laura E.; Hunt, Randall J.; Ip, Hon S.; Katz, Rachel A.; Laurent, Kevin W.; Miller, Mark P.; Munn, Mark D.; Ramey, Andrew M.; Richards, Kevin D.; Russell, Robin E.; Stokdyk, Joel P.; Takekawa, John Y.; Walsh, Daniel P.
Harris, M.C., Pearce, J.M., Prosser, D.J., White, C.L., Miles, A.K., Sleeman, J.M., Brand, C.J., Cronin, J.P., De La Cruz, S., Densmore, C.L., Doyle, T.W., Dusek, R.J., Fleskes, J.P., Flint, P.L., Guala, G.F., Hall, J.S., Hubbard, L.E., Hunt, R.J., Ip, H.S., Katz, R.A., Laurent, K.W., Miller, M.P., Munn, M.D., Ramey, A.M., Richards, K.D., Russell, R.E., Stokdyk, J.P., Takekawa, J.Y., and Walsh, D.P., 2016, U.S. Geological Survey science strategy for highly pathogenic avian influenza in wildlife and the environment (2016–2020): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2016–1121, 38 p., http://dx.doi.org/10.3133/ofr20161121.
Haig, Susan M.; Miller, Mark P.; Bellinger, Renee; Draheim, Hope M.; Mercer, Dacey; Mullins, Thomas D.
Haig, S.M., Miller, M., Bellinger, R.M., Draheim, H.M., Mercer, D.M., Mullins, T.D., 2015, The Conservation Genetics Juggling Act- Integrating Genetics and Ecology, Science and Policy. DOI- 10.1111/eva.12337: Evolutionary Applications, p. online.
Safner, T., Miller, M.P., McRae, B.H., Fortin, M., Manel, S., 2011, Comparison of Bayesian clustering andedge detection methods for inferring boundaries in landscape genetics: International Journal of Molecular Sciences, v. 12, p. 865-889.
Fernandes, E., Keyser, C.A., Chong, J.P., Rangel, D., Miller, M.P., Roberts, D.W., 2010, Characterization of Metarhiziumspecies and varieties based on molecular analysis, heat tolerance and cold activity: Journal of Applied Microbiology, v. 108, p. 115-128.
Fernandes, E., Moraes, A.L., Pacheco, R.S., Rangel, D., Miller, M.P., Bittencourt, V., Roberts, D.W., 2009, Genetic diversity among Brazilian isolates of Beauveria bassiana - comparisons with non-Brazilian isolates and other Beauveria species: Journal of Applied Microbiology, v. 107, p. 760-774.
Schultheis, A.S., Booth, J.Y., Vinson, M.R., Miller, M.P., 2008, Genetic evidence for cohort splitting in the merovoltine stonefly Pteronarcys californica (Newport) in Blacksmith Fork, Utah: Aquatic Insects, v. 30, no. 3, p. 187-195.
Miller, M.P., Vincent, R., 2008, Rapid natural selection for resistance to an introduced parasite of rainbow trout: Evolutionary Applications, v. 1, p. 336-341.
Barni, F., Berti, A., Pianese, A., Boccellino, A., Miller, M.P., Caperna, A., Lago, G., 2007, Allele frequencies of 15 autosomal STR loci in the Iraq population with comparisons to other populations from the middle-eastern region: Forensic Science International, v. 167, p. 87-92.
Wagner, E.J., Wilson, C., Arndt, R., Goddard, P., Miller, M.P., Hodgson, A., Vincent, R., Mock, K., 2006, Evaluation of disease resistance of the Fish Lake–DeSmet, Wounded Man, and Harrison Lake strains of rainbow trout exposed to Myxobolus cerebralis: Journal of Aquatic Animal Health, v. 18, p. 128-135.
Miller, M.P., Weigel, D.E., Mock, K., Roth, B., 2006, Evidence for an outcrossing reproductive strategy in the hermaphroditic heterobranch gastropod Valvata utahensis (Valvatidae), with notes on the genetic differentiation of V. utahensis and V. humeralis: Journal of Molluscan Studies, v. 72, p. 397-403.
Miller, M.P., Weigel, D.E., Mock, K., 2006, Patterns of genetic structure in the endangered aquatic gastropod Valvata utahensis (Mollusca - Valvatidae) at small and large spatial scales: Freshwater Biology, v. 51, p. 2362-2375.
Miller, M.P., 2005, Alleles In Space (AIS) - Computer software for the joint analysis of interindividual spatial and genetic information: Journal of Heredity, v. 96, no. 6, p. 722-724.
Mock, K., Miller, M.P., 2005, Patterns of molecular diversity in naturally occurring and refugial populations of the least chub: Transactions of the American Fisheries Society, v. 134, p. 267-278.
Shuster, S.M., Miller, M.P., Lang, B.K., Zorich, N., Huynh, L., Keim, P., 2005, The effects of controlled propagation on an endangered species - genetic differentiation and divergence in body size among native and captive populations of the Socorro Isopod (Crustacea- Flabellifera): Conservation Genetics, v. 6, p. 355-368.
Mock, K., Brim-Box, J.C., Miller, M.P., Downing, M.E., Hoeh, W.R., 2004, Genetic diversity and divergence among freshwater mussel (Anodonta) populations in the Bonneville Basin of Utah: Molecular Ecology, v. 13, p. 1085-1098.
Miller, M.P., Parker, J.D., Kumar, S., 2003, Quantifying the intragenic distribution of human disease mutations: Annals of Human Genetics, v. 67, p. 567-579.
Miller, M.P., Blinn, D.W., Keim, P., 2002, Correlations between observed dispersal capabilities and patterns of genetic differentiation in populations of four aquatic insect species from the Arizona White Mountains, USA: Freshwater Biology, v. 47, p. 1660-1673.
Miller, M.P., Kumar, S., 2001, Understanding human disease mutations through the use of interspecific genetic variation: Human Molecular Genetics, v. 10, no. 21, p. 2319-2328.
Miller, M.P., Stevens, L.E., Busch, J., Sorensen, J.A., Keim, P., 2000, Amplified fragment length polymorphism and mitochondrial sequence data detect genetic differentiation and relationships in endangered southwestern USA ambersnails (Oxyloma spp.): Canadian Journal of Zoology, v. 78, p. 1845-1854.
Busch, J., Miller, M.P., Paxton, E.H., Sogge, M.K., Keim, P., 2000, Genetic variation in the endangered southwestern willow flycatcher: Auk, v. 117, no. 3, p. 586-595.
Miller, M.P., 1999, MANTEL-STRUCT- A program for the detection of population structure via mantel tests: Journal of Heredity, v. 90, no. 1, p. 258-259.
Miller, M.P., Kimberling, D.N., Keim, P., 1999, Re-analysis of genetic structure among populations of Rana pipiens in Arizona and Utah: The Southwest Naturalist, v. 44, no. 4, p. 527-530.
Miller, M.P., Hendricks, A.C., 1996, Zinc resistance in Chironomus riparius - Evidence for physiological and genetic components: Journal of the North American Benthological Society, v. 15, no. 1, p. 106-116.
SSR_pipeline is a flexible set of programs designed to efficiently identify simple sequence repeats (SSRs; for example, microsatellites) from paired-end high-throughput Illumina DNA sequencing data.
The red-cockaded woodpecker is a federally listed species that declined in the southeastern United States from approximately 1.6 million cooperative breeding groups historically to less than 3,500 groups by 1978 due to loss and degradation of habitat and fire suppression.
Federal researchers used landscape genetics to evaluate the role that forest connectivity plays in determining genetic connectivity for the federally-threatened northern spotted owl.
Population genetic studies are driven by DNA sampling, and blood sampling has historically been the preferred method for obtaining DNA.

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