Congratulations to Dr. Joshua Miller, assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, the first recipient of MacEwan’s Emerging Scholar Award.

The Emerging Scholar Award recognizes early career researchers for their contributions and potential future impact on academia and the community. Recipients must use the funding to engage with MacEwan students by providing research assistantships and developing external funding proposals to further strengthen their research program.

“In his relatively short time at MacEwan, Dr. Miller has truly embodied the principle of teaching what we research,” says Dr. Craig Monk, provost and vice-president, Academic. “His conservation work is admirable, as is his ability to translate it into a growing record of publications, knowledge mobilization, grant acquisition and student supervision. I look forward to seeing how this award further strengthens his research program and amplifies the impact of his work going forward.”

Dr. Miller is a molecular ecologist applying a range of genetic and genomic techniques to inform wildlife management and conservation. Over his career, he has studied ostriches, bighorn sheep, Galapagos tortoises, pine trees and polar bears. Since joining MacEwan in 2021, he has developed an impactful research program, recognized for its originality and alignment with both the 2030 Teaching Greatness Strategic Vision and the Tactical Plan for Scholarship.