Scott Bowe

Scott Bowe serves as Professor and Wood Products Specialist in the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, based at Kemp Natural Resources Station in Woodruff, WI.

His educational background includes:

• B.S. in Forest Science from the University of Wisconsin (1992)
• M.S. in Wood Products from the University of Minnesota (1997)
• Ph.D. in Wood Products from Virginia Tech (2000)

Dr. Bowe's research and extension work focuses on wood products utilization, forest industry economics, and sustainable wood processing. His expertise bridges academic research with practical industry applications through Wisconsin Cooperative Extension programs.

Professional affiliations include:

• Northeast Utilization and Marketing Council
• Lake States Lumber Association
• Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association (Board Member)
• National Hardwood Lumber Association

As a Wood Products Extension Specialist since 2000, he develops educational resources for industry stakeholders while maintaining continuous academic progression from Assistant to Associate to full Professor positions. His work emphasizes translating technical wood science into actionable industry guidance through field-based extension services at Kemp Natural Resources Station.