Dr. Kenneth Miller

Professor

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Biography

Kenneth R. Miller is a Professor Emeritus at Brown University, where he has contributed significantly to the fields of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado in 1974 and has held various academic positions, including Assistant Professor at Harvard University for six years before returning to Brown in 1980. Miller's research primarily focuses on the cell membrane's structure and function, resulting in over 60 publications in leading scientific journals such as CELL, Nature, and Scientific American. He is also known for co-authoring a series of high school and college biology textbooks with Joseph S. Levine, which are widely used across the United States. Miller has received numerous teaching awards throughout his career, including the Presidential Citation from the American Institute of Biological Sciences in 2005 and the Public Service Award from the American Society for Cell Biology in 2006. He was honored with the Stephen Jay Gould Prize for his work in the promotion of evolution and science education. Additionally, Miller has authored several popular books discussing the interface between science and religion, including 'Finding Darwin's God'.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

1980-01-01 — Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Emeritus faculty position focusing on research and teaching in biology.

Assistant Professor

1974-01-01 — 1980-01-01

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Conducted research and taught courses in Molecular and Cell Biology.

Awards

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Presidential Citation

2005-01-01
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Public Service Award

2006-01-01
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Stephen Jay Gould Prize

2011-01-01
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Gregor Mendel Medal

2009-01-01
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Laetare Medal

2014-01-01

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics