Dr. Miller-Ray's recent work increasingly explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, cognitive science, literacy, accessibility, and instructional design. She is leading an NSF-supported K–12 AI Presidential Challenge initiative that engages educators and students in responsible, meaningful uses of artificial intelligence for teaching and learning. Her broader AI work examines how emerging technologies can support creativity, disciplinary literacy, Universal Design for Learning, and more responsive approaches to instruction and assessment. Her scholarship and professional development emphasize an important question for educational innovation: not simply whether educators can use a technology, but when, why, and for whom it improves learning. Dr. Miller-Ray has also contributed to NSF-supported eclipse education and outreach initiatives, served as the Citizen CATE Southwest Texas Eclipse Coordinator, and received an American Astronomical Society grant supporting education and community outreach surrounding the 2024 total solar eclipse.

Her excellence in teaching has been recognized with the Sul Ross State University Outstanding Teacher Award. She has also been nominated for the Piper Professor Award and the Texas State University System Outstanding Professor Award. With more than 25 years of experience across K–12, higher education, museums, and community learning environments, Dr. Miller-Ray's work centers on moving innovative ideas from research into practice. She is committed to creating learning environments where culture, creativity, disciplinary knowledge, accessibility, and emerging technologies come together to expand what is possible for learners and educators. Dr. Miller-Ray’s excellence in teaching has been recognized with several honors, including the 2023 Outstanding Teacher Award at Sul Ross State University. She was also nominated for the prestigious Piper Professor Award in 2024 and the Texas State System Outstanding Professor Award. In addition to her academic roles, she advises the Texas State Teachers Aspiring Educators student club, serves as gradute program coordinator for educational instructional technology, interm undergratudate education coordinator for 2026-2027 and serves as the Faculty Senate President for Sul Ross State University.