MSU Psychology’s Robin Lin Miller Awarded SPSSI Fellow Status

April 16, 2026 - Shelly DeJong

Congratulations to Dr. Robin Lin Miller, a professor of psychology in MSU’s Department of Psychology, on being awarded Fellow Status in the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) Division 9 of the American Psychological Association. 

This honor recognizes Dr. Miller’s outstanding contributions to the psychological study of social issues. 

“SPSSI is among the premier professional societies in psychology in which psychologists shape public policy and ensure the real-world application of psychological knowledge to community and global problems,” said Miller. “It is a tremendous honor to have my career recognized by being named a SPSSI Fellow.” 

The SPSSI is a group of over 3,000 scientists who share a common interest in research on the psychological aspects of important social and policy issues.  SPSSI’s scientists bridge the gap between academic research and real-world applications, applying their knowledge and insights to the critical problems of today’s world.  

As a scholar of ecological-community psychology, Miller has over 38 years of experience evaluating HIV prevention and care programs in community-based and clinical environments. Her research focuses on effective community-based HIV prevention and access to care, particularly among adolescent and young adult Black sexual minority males in the United States, Africa, and the Caribbean.  

Miller’s work examines community-led interventions that reduce stigma and eliminate barriers to HIV-related services for young gay and bisexual males. She is a member of MSU’s Sexual and Gender Minority Health Consortium, Center for Gender in Global Context, and Alliance for African Partnerships.   

In 2024, Miller co-authored Breaking Barriers: Sexual and Gender Minority-Led Advocacy to End AIDS in Africa and the Caribbean. It offers readers a unique behind-the-scenes perspective on LGBT activism by closely following the journeys of activists as they address the HIV epidemic amid challenges. 

Miller’s scholarship and contributions to research and program evaluation have been widely recognized through numerous awards, grants, and publications, including being named to the international Academy of Community Engagement Scholarship.  

Her contributions to the development and articulation of what is now known as LGBTQ+ Evaluation and participatory praxis have left a positive and enduring impact on HIV affected communities, including in politically hostile country contexts.