In 2007, Nick Miller received a BS in Earth and Environmental Sciences from the University of California, Irvine, and a promotion from Laboratory Assistant to Research Technician. As a Laboratory Assistant, Nick conducted chlorophyll A analysis related to SCCWRPs periphyton studies and participated in sample collection and data analysis related to SCCWRP's epidemiology study on Avalon. Currently, Nick's research is focused on estuarine nutrification and watershed assessment.