MONICA K. MILLER CURRICULUM VITA PERSONAL INFORMATION Department of Criminal Justice Interdisciplinary Social Psychology Ph.D. Program Mailstop 214 University of Nevada, Reno Reno NV 89557 (775) 784-6021 [email protected] EMPLOYMENT and POSITIONS (University of Nevada, Reno unless otherwise noted) 2021-2 Fulbright Senior Specialist (approved, pending COVID-19) 2019-present Foundation Professor of Criminal Justice and Interdisciplinary Social Psychology 2019, Fall Visiting Professor, International Institute for the Sociology of Law, Oati, Spain 2018-present Affiliated Faculty, Ozman Institute for Global Studies 2016-present Professor of Criminal Justice and Interdisciplinary Social Psychology 2013-2018 Director, Criminal Justice MA program 2009-2016 Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Interdisciplinary Social Psychology 2008, 2013 summer Instructor, Davidson Academy of Nevada 2008-present Faculty Associate, Women’s Studies/Gender, Race, and Identity Programs 2005-present Faculty Associate, Grant Sawyer Center for Justice Studies 2004-2009 Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Interdisciplinary Social Psychology EDUCATION Ph.D. (May, 2004) University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Psychology Major: Social Psychology Certification: Public Policy and Program Evaluation Doctoral Dissertation: Use of Religious Appeals in Closing Arguments: Policy Implications for Judges and Policy-makers J.D. (December, 2002) University of Nebraska College of Law M.A. (December, 2002) University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Psychology Major: Social Psychology Thesis: Self-Concept Regulating Mechanisms and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Programs B. A. Distinction (May, 1998) University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Psychology Major: Psychology; Minors: Sociology, English RESEARCH AND TEACHING INTERESTS Research interests are in the fields of social psychology, law, and justice; specifically in the areas of legal decision-making, biases (e.g., religious or gender-based prejudice) in the legal system, family law, and well-being in the legal system. Teaching is in the areas of psychology, justice, and legal psychology. In both teaching and research, my focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with graduate and undergraduate students. The goal of my research lab group is to educate and mentor students at the undergraduate, MA, and PhD levels through a collaborative, interdisciplinary learning environment. Monica K. Miller AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND GRANTS Research Awards and Nominations: 2018: Nominated for Outstanding Researcher of the Year award (UNR-wide award) 2017: Nominated for Regent’s Researcher of the Year award 2016-21 Named Fulbright Specialist Roster candidate 2015: Nominated for American Psychology-Law Society Book award 2011: Awarded UNR Regent’s Rising Researcher award Nominated for Gordon Allport Prize for best article of the year on intergroup relations (Society for the Psychological Study Social Issues) 2010: Awarded American Psychology-Law Society and American Academy of Forensic Psychology Saleem Shah Early Career Award Nominated for the Herbert Jacob book prize (Law and Society Association) Nominated for the American Psychology-Law Society Book award 2008: Awarded UNR College of Liberal Arts Dean’s Award for Research/Creative Activity 2007: Nominated for Law and Society Association Article Award 2006: Nominated for Dennis Leslie Mahoney Legal Theory Award (Julius Stone Institute of Jurisprudence) Awarded UNR Jr. Faculty Research Award –HHS Dean’s Award Nominated for American Association of University Women Emerging Scholars Teaching and Mentoring Awards and Nominations: 2016-7: Awarded Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring in the Field of Psychology and Law award from American Psychology-Law Society 2016: Nominated for UNR Outstanding Graduate Student Association Vada Trimble Outstanding Mentor Award 2012: Nominated for Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring Award (Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues) 2009: Awarded UNR Outstanding Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentor Award Awarded UNR Graduate Student Association Vada Trimble Outstanding Mentor Award 2008: Nominated for UNR Alan Bible Teaching Award Engagement and Outreach Awards: 2020: Nominated Global Engagement Award, Ozmen Institute for Global Studies, UNR Fellowships and Residence Awards: 2014 International Development Award, University of Ghana at Legon, Accra, Ghana 2012-2013 International Institute for the Sociology of Law Fellowship, Oñati Spain 2006-2007 American Association of University Women Fellowship Miscellaneous Award: 2019 University of Nevada, Reno Foundation Award for scholarship, teaching, and service 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Psychology department Grants and Awards since 2004 (29 grants totaling $566,600; some grants paid housing, travel, in-kind, etc. not included in dollar amount) Lanterman, J. & Miller, M. K. (2021-2022). Social Psychological Factors Related to Parole Release Decisions: An Interdisciplinary Approach. College of Liberal Arts Scholarly and Creative Activities Program, University of Nevada, Reno. $6,923 (includes $1456 match + in-kind). 2 Monica K. Miller Miller, M. K. (2021-22). Development and Evaluation of Literacy Program for Youth at Risk of Justice System Involvement. University of Nevada System of Higher Education Regents Service Program. $60,000. Miller, M. K. (2020-21). Development and Evaluation of Literacy Program for Youth at Risk of Justice System Involvement. University of Nevada System of Higher Education Regents Service Program. $75,413 (includes $800 match + in-kind). Miller, M. K. (2018-2020). Using Therapy Dogs and Therapeutic Robotic Dogs to Ease Stress and Alter Behavior. College of Liberal Arts Scholarly and Creative Activities Program, University of Nevada, Reno. $3000 (includes $500 match + in- kind). Miller, M. K. (2019-20). Two Perspectives on the History of Psychology, Law, and Criminal Justice: Request to Bring Drs. Jeffrey Neuschatz and Brian Bornstein to Campus. Hilliard Foundation Award, University of Nevada, Reno. $4,140 (includes $1,110 match). (delayed due to COVID- 19) Miller, M. K. (2019-2020). Development and Evaluation of Literacy Program for Youth at Risk of Justice System Involvement. University of Nevada System of Higher Education Regents Service Program. $67950 (includes $925 match + in-kind). Miller, M. K. (2019-2020). International Research and Curriculum Development on Social Issues and Justice. International Activities Grant program, University of Nevada, Reno. $1933 (plus housing match). Miller, M. K. (2018-2020). The Religious Conversion and Race of a Defendant: Mock jurors’ Decisions, Perceptions, and Emotions. College of Liberal Arts Scholarly and Creative Activities Program, University of Nevada, Reno. $7184 (includes $3184 match + in- kind). Miller, M. K. (2018-2019). Development and Evaluation of Literacy Program for Youth at Risk of Justice System Involvement. University of Nevada System of Higher Education Regents Service Program. $73,425 (+ $925 match and in-kind). Miller, M. K. (2017-2018). Development and Evaluation of Literacy Program for Youth at Risk of Justice System Involvement. University of Nevada System of Higher Education Regents Service Program. $60,350 (includes $850 match + in-kind). Miller, M. K. (2016). Perceptions of Procedural Justice of the Jury Selection Process in the U.S., Canada, and Australia. College of Liberal Arts/Reynolds School of Journalism travel grant. $2696. Miller, M. K., & Taylor, M. (equal co-PIs) (2016-2017). Factors Influencing Jury Decision Making in Criminal Cases Involving Juveniles Transferred to Adult Court. College of Liberal Arts Scholarly and Creative Activities Program, University of Nevada, Reno. $7622 (includes $3187 match). Miller, M. K. (2016-2017). Development and Evaluation of Literacy Program for Youth at Risk of Justice System Involvement. University of Nevada System of Higher Education Regents Service Program. $43,350 (includes $850 match + in-kind). Miller, M. K., & Taylor, M. (equal co-PIs) (2016-2017). Factors Influencing Jury Decision Making in Criminal Cases Involving Juveniles Transferred to Adult Court. New Scholarly Endeavor award. University of Nevada, Reno. $2492. Miller, M. K. (2016). Request to Bring Allison Redlich to Campus. Hilliard Foundation Award, University of Nevada, Reno. $2,315 (includes $100 match). Miller, M. K. (2015-2016). Development and Evaluation of Literacy Program for Youth at Risk of Justice System Involvement. University of Nevada System of Higher Education Regents Service Program. $38,250 (+ in-kind). Miller, M. K. (2015). Request to Bring Brian Bornstein to Campus. Hilliard Foundation Award, University of Nevada, Reno. $2,642. Miller, M. K., Peoples, C. D., & Bornstein, B. H. (co-PIs) (2014-2015). Influence of Defendant Immigration Status and Ethnicity and Jury Deliberation on Sentence Outcomes in a Death Penalty Trial. College of Liberal Arts Scholarly and Creative Activities Program, University of Nevada, Reno. $11,650 (includes $3,150 match + in-kind). 3 Monica K. Miller Miller, M. K. (2014-2015). Development and Evaluation of Literacy Program for Youth at Risk of Justice System Involvement. University of Nevada System of Higher Education Regents Service Program. $24,150 (includes $900 match + in-kind). Miller, M. K. (2014). Request to Bring David Wexler to Campus. Hilliard Foundation Award, University of Nevada, Reno. $2,536. Miller, M. K. (2014). Faculty International Development Award. University Studies Abroad