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About Byron A. Miller

Dr. Miller is a sociologist that uses an epidemiology approach to investigate the social determinants of health. His research examines how psychosocial factors like mastery, discrimination, and social support impact health disparities. Dr. Miller’s primary research interests examine the impact of interracial romance on mental health, and his current projects are investigating contemporary definitions of race and the effects of interracial romance on college-aged persons. Dr. Miller received a Ph.D. in Sociology with a focus on Mental Health and minor concentration in Social Stratification from Florida State University, as well as a Master’s in Teaching Secondary Social Science from the University of South Florida.

Positions

Present Assistant Professor, University of South Florida
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Curriculum Vitae

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Honors and Awards

  • Miami University Outstanding Professor Award Nominee, 2014
  • Excellence in Teaching Award: National Society of Leadership and Success (MUH), 2014

Courses

  • ISS 4935 Social Sciences Seminar
  • ISS 3010 Introduction to the Social Sciences
  • SYO 4400 Medical Sociology
  • SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology

Education

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Ph.D., Florida State University ‐ Sociology
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M.S., Florida State University ‐ Sociology
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M.A., University of South Florida ‐ Teaching
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Certificate in Social Sciences (Grades 6-12), State of Florida Professional Educators
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B.A., University of South Florida ‐ Sociology
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Contact Information

262 Davis Hall
University of South Florida St. Petersburg
140 7th Ave S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 873-4969

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Peer Reviewed Articles (7)

Poster (1)

Books & Book Chapters (2)

Dissertation (1)