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Owen, Erin, PhD

Erin Owen, PhD
Director of Online Sciences Division of Online and Distance Education
Contact: Husson University
1 College Circle Bangor, Maine 04401
owene@husson.edu
Phone: 207.941.7744
Room: 318A Peabody Hall

Biography

Dr. Erin Fisher Owen holds a Ph.D. in Marine Biology from the University of Maine, an M.S. in Marine Biology from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego, and a B.A. in Biological Sciences from Wellesley College. She serves as Director of Online Sciences at Husson University, where she leads the development of innovative science programs designed to make rigorous scientific training accessible to students across diverse locations and learning environments. She is especially passionate about bringing the energy of hands-on scientific discovery and practical application into online learning through offering courses that connect students with real-world data, field-based case studies, and the tools scientists use to study living systems. Since joining the Division of Online and Distance Education in 2022, she has led the launch of multiple bachelor’s, master’s, and certificate programs in science disciplines.

Throughout her career, Erin has combined research, teaching, and outreach across college classrooms, marine field labs, and collaborations with K-12 educators in Maine public schools. Her work has been supported by fellowships and grants from the National Science Foundation (Graduate Research Fellowship and NSF STEM K-12 Fellowship), Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, the Island Institute, Maine Sea Grant, and The Explorer’s Club.

Dr. Owen previously served as Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and Chair of Sciences for the College of Science and Humanities. Her scholarly work focuses on marine population genetics and fisheries science, with publications in peer-reviewed journals such as Marine Biology and Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, alongside contributions to STEM teaching and learning. She is currently leading AI Literacy initiatives for the university.