 JAMES
D. MILLER
Adjunct Faculty
University of Minnesota
at Duluth, Department of Geological Sciences
229 Heller Hall
10 University Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
voice: 218-726-8385
fax: 218-726-8275
mille066@...
Research Interests
- The major emphasis of my research with the Minnesota Geological
Survey since 1985 has been field, petrologic, and metallogenic
studies of the igneous rocks of the 1.1 billion-year-old Midcontinent
Rift. Specifically, my work focusses on producing bedrock
geologic maps of the Duluth Complex and related intrusive
terranes of the Midcontinent Rift in northeastern Minnesota;
studying the petrology and crystallization history of various
intrusions within the Midcontinent Rift; evaluating the potential
for economic mineralization within these intrusions, especially
with regard to platinum group minerals; and, overall, investigating
the general tectonic and magmatic history of the Midcontinent
Rift. Another major focus of my work with the MGS involves
educational outreach. I frequently speak to school groups,
teach non-credit classes (Compleat Scholar and ElderHostel)
, and lead field trips in an attempt to introduce Minnesota
geology to non-geologists. I have been actively involved in
planning and implementation of workshops for K-12 earth science
teachers for several years. Recently, I have been working
with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to produce
geological displays for North Shore State Parks.
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