Dr. Elizabeth Miller

Professor

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Biography

Elizabeth Miller is a Professor Emerita in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Stanford University. With a distinguished career in structural geology and tectonics, her research focuses on understanding geological processes at the lithospheric scale. Dr. Miller's work involves a variety of techniques, including geologic mapping, microstructural analysis, and thermochronology, aimed at unraveling the complexities of fault systems and tectonic processes. She has led numerous international geological expeditions in Arctic regions, contributing to our understanding of the geologic history and structural evolution of the Earth's crust. Throughout her career, she has been recognized with several awards for her teaching and contributions to geology, including the Career Contribution Award from the Structural Geology and Tectonics Division of the Geological Society of America. Her teaching primarily involves upper undergraduate and graduate courses in geology, emphasizing field studies and advanced topics in structural geology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emerita

1978-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Provided leadership in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, focusing on structural geology and tectonics.

Awards

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Annual Excellence Teaching Award

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Career Contribution Award

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Fellow

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Outstanding Graduate Student Award

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Outstanding Senior Geology Award

Courses

EPS 291 EPS 105 EPS 405 EPS 399 EPS 292 EPS 299 EPS 400 EPS 386 EPS 385 EPS 192 GEOLSCI 105 GEOLSCI 113

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
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Specialization Notes

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