Dr. Jen Owen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jen Owen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University. She specializes in ecology with a focus on zoonotic diseases, behavioral ecology of migratory birds, avian ecoimmunology, and virology. Her academic journey includes obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Montana in Missoula in 1993 and a Ph.D. from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2004. Dr. Owen's research contributes significantly to understanding the complexities of disease dynamics in avian populations and their interactions with ecosystems. She is also actively involved in educational outreach through her lab, the Avian Health Disease Ecology Lab, which emphasizes the importance of research in ecological health and wildlife management. Dr. Owen's work has implications for biodiversity conservation and public health as it relates to the wildlife-human interface.

Research Interests

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology