George E. Miller, INFORMATION OFFICER
Dr. Miller attended Oxford University, UK where he obtained a BA, MA, and D.Phil. in Chemistry doing research in radiochemistry with Dr. Peter Shaw at the Clarendon Physics Laboratory. He gained further radiochemistry experience at the University of Kansas as a postdoctoral associate with Sherwood (Sherry) Rowland. With Rowland, he moved to the University of California Irvine, Department of Chemistry, and assisted in the start-up of its laboratory instruction program in general, analytical and physical chemistry. Shortly thereafter he was also placed in charge of the installation and operation of the research TRIGA nuclear reactor in the department. He is now Emeritus Professor of Teaching and Reactor Supervisor in the department.
His research involved using analytical radiochemistry in widespread applications in artwork authentication and conservation, archeology, forensics, and environmental pollution. In addition, he participated in the development of nuclear techniques to detect explosives, either buried (as mines) or in transit.
Dr. Miller has participated in several programs to assist and improve science education in K-12 schools, both in California, with engagement with State Teaching Frameworks, the Golden State Examinations and the California Science Project, and nationally through work with the Educations Testing Service and WestEd. Among other appointments, he chaired the Advance Placement Examination Development Committee for Chemistry and served on a National Academy committee on Indicators of Science Education.
He chaired the UCI Admissions Committee, the UC Board of Admission and Relations with Schools (BOARS) and served on the Academic Council, the Committee on Undergraduate Preparation and the Intersegmental Committee of the Academic Senates. He recently was President of the UCI Emeriti Association.
His research involved using analytical radiochemistry in widespread applications in artwork authentication and conservation, archeology, forensics, and environmental pollution. In addition, he participated in the development of nuclear techniques to detect explosives, either buried (as mines) or in transit.
Dr. Miller has participated in several programs to assist and improve science education in K-12 schools, both in California, with engagement with State Teaching Frameworks, the Golden State Examinations and the California Science Project, and nationally through work with the Educations Testing Service and WestEd. Among other appointments, he chaired the Advance Placement Examination Development Committee for Chemistry and served on a National Academy committee on Indicators of Science Education.
He chaired the UCI Admissions Committee, the UC Board of Admission and Relations with Schools (BOARS) and served on the Academic Council, the Committee on Undergraduate Preparation and the Intersegmental Committee of the Academic Senates. He recently was President of the UCI Emeriti Association.