Gabriel Miller

Gabriel Miller began his studies in natural resource related biological sciences in 1995 at Central Lakes College (CLC), a community college in central Minnesota, where he was awarded an Associates of Applied Science degree. While studying at CLC, Gabe served as President of the Great Earth Club.

After earning his A.A.S., Gabe worked for various agencies including the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (as a Park Ranger and Naturalist) and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (working with the Minnesota Conservation Corps and as an independent contractor). During this time, Gabe gained valuable field experience in conducting habitat restoration projects as well as research on the ecology of the state threatened Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta).

In 2000, Gabe enrolled at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (UWSP), where he served as President of the UWSP Herpetology Society, and was an active member of the UWSP Wildlife Society. In 2003, he received a B.S. in Wildlife Management with an emphasis in Herpetology. While at UWSP he and classmates conducted independent Wood Turtle and Blanding's Turtle (Emydoidea blandingi) research projects.

After completing his undergraduate studies, Gabe accepted a position in the Herpetology Lab at the Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center in southwest Georgia, and was elevated to Technician I (Field Supervisor) after only a year of service.

In 2005, Gabe enrolled at the University of Florida, where he is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. His thesis research will examine the ecology of upland snake species of the Southeast, specifically the Florida Pine Snake (Pituophis melanoleucus mugitus), a species of special concern in Florida. Gabe’s research focuses on determining home ranges and microhabitat preferences and investigating the interspecies relationships with the Southeastern Pocket Gopher (Geomys pinetus).

Gabe is an active outdoorsman and wildlife enthusiast, is currently married and has recently become the proud father of a newborn son. After completion of his studies at the University of Florida, Gabe will pursue employment involving habitat conservation, research, and education.