Your Fellow APAs

Meet Fellow APA Member Carolyn J. Miller

Carolyn J. Miller

By Gerlind Kiupel, Communication Committee Member  

1. What is your job title? Botanical Technologist II 
2. How long have you been at MSU? 7 years 7 months
3. Have you been a member of the APA the whole time? Yes
4. What department do you work in, and can you tell me a little bit about what you do? W.J. Beal Botanical Garden. I map all the trees and shrubs on campus using GPS & GIS technologies.
5. What brought you to your current job at MSU? My undergraduate degree was from MSU in plant biology. This job was my dream job, as well as being back on campus where I started my botany journey. 
6. What do you enjoy most about working at MSU?
   I work with an incredible team of people, that all have a passion for plants and people.
7. What do you like to do when you are not at work?
   Reading, homework (currently in grad school), gardening with native Michigan plants.
8. In high school I was known for being a science nerd.
9. People would be surprised to know I am skilled at playing ice hockey.
10. I have 1 cat (pets).
11. I like classical music.
12. My favorite area restaurant is El Azteco and my favorite dish is the blue corn enchiladas.
13. My hobbies include photography, camping, and hiking.
14. My favorite junk food is popcorn because I’ve always loved it! 

Carolyn J. Miller Hugging a Tree