Erin Owen

Erin Owen is an Associate Professor and Director of Online Sciences at Husson University's College of Science and Humanities. She holds a PhD in Marine Biology from the University of Maine, alongside a Master's from Scripps Institution of Oceanography and a Bachelor's in Biological Science from Wellesley College. Her research focuses on zooplankton communities in the Weddell Sea, Antarctica, and spatial/temporal dynamics of Gulf of Maine sea scallop populations. She actively promotes hands-on science education for K-12 students through collaborative initiatives with Maine public schools.

• Education:
• Bachelor's in Biological Science, Wellesley College
• Specialized course in Evolution of Development Patterns, Friday Harbor Laboratories
• Master's in Marine Biology, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
• PhD in Marine Biology, University of Maine
• Awards:
• Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Summer Student Fellowship
• Explorers Club Exploratory Research Grant
• National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
• University of Maine School of Marine Sciences Presentation Award
• Committees: Steering Committee for Maine DMR Scallop Enhancement Workshop

Dr. Owen has held teaching roles at Wellesley College, the Shoals Marine Laboratory, and the University College of Bangor. Her work bridges marine ecological research with practical science education outreach, emphasizing field-based methodologies and community engagement.