Research Initiatives

Husson Announces Recipient of 2012 Global Scholars Program

Erin Owen, Ph.D. will conduct research focused on Maine’s fishery for Atlantic sea scallop

Assistant Professor of Biology Erin Owen, Ph.D. is this year’s Global Scholars program recipient. Dr. Owen’s proposal focused on Maine’s fishery for the Atlantic sea scallop.

Global Scholars Program, a new initiative from President Clark, designed to forge global understanding and advance educational excellence. The program supports faculty members who wish to partake in scholarship, curriculum development, travel and/or research activities that will help infuse a global perspective into the classroom. Successful applicants receive a $1,000 stipend and an additional $2,000 for professional development expenses such as materials and travel. The intent of the Global Scholars Program is to further the University’s first key strategic initiative of “Delivering Educational Excellence Through Experiential Learning and Global Understanding.”

Dr. Owen will collaborate with experts on the science and management of the Isle of Man scallop fishery to develop novel avenues to assess and develop closed areas as a management tool for marine fisheries. Her research would take her to Bangor University in Wales as well as the University of York in the United Kingdom. Her overarching goal will be to build this relationship into a long-term partnership between fisheries scientists, managers, fishermen, educators, and students for the common goal of promoting sustainable fisheries and viable local economies.