Dr. Heather Miller

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Heather Miller is an assistant professor in the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. She is primarily affiliated with the Institute for Software Research. As a co-founder and executive director of the Scala Center, Heather works on improving the Scala programming language and ecosystem. Prior to her current role, she served as an assistant clinical professor at the College of Computer and Information Science at Northeastern University. Her research interests include programming languages, software development tools, and education in computer science, with a focus on enhancing the learning experiences of students in these fields.

Research Interests

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.