Education
PhD: University of Connecticut Storrs, CT, 2003 (Ecology)
BS: Butler University Indianapolis, IN, 1997 (Biological Sciences)
Positions and Work Experience
2003 -2006 Visiting Assistant Professor, The Ohio State University at Lima, Lima, OH
2006 -2008 Assistant Professor, The Ohio State University at Lima, Lima, OH
2008 -2013 Assistant Professor, University of Cincinnati, Blue Ash College, Blue Ash, OH
2013 -2022 Associate Professor, University of Cincinnati, Blue Ash College, Blue Ash, OH
2022 -To Present Professor, University of Cincinnati, Blue Ash College, Blue Ash, OH
Publications
Peer Reviewed Publications
Owen, PC and Wilson, KA (2024). Molecular survey of earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata) in southwestern Ohio, with identification of a new non-native species (Family Moniligastridae). Ohio Biological Survey Notes, 13, 1-5
Vilvens, HL, Frame, DL, and Owen, PC. (2020). Promoting the inclusion of mindfulness and contemplative practices in the college classroom . Pedagogy in Health Promotion, 7
Frame, DL, Owen, P, Mallory, B, Wilkins, H, and Oehlhof, M (2017). A qualitative review of early undergraduate research from the perspective of faculty members, academic advisors, and undergraduate researchers (students) at a two-year college. Journal for Research and Practice in College Teaching, 2
Owen, PC (2016). Nature walks as a tool for stimulating student learning outside of the classroom. Journal for Research and Practice in College Teaching, 1
Gorsuch, JP and Owen, PC (2014). Potential edaphic and aquatic predators of a nonindigenous Asian earthworm (Amynthas agrestis) in the eastern United States. Northeastern Naturalist . Northeastern Naturalist, 21, 652-661
Regula Meyer, L, Geiger-Hayes, J, and Owen, P (2007). Examination of the intestinal contents of Rana clamitans and Rana catesbeiana tadpoles for symbiotic, cellulose-digesting bacteria. Herpetological Review, 38, 393-395
Owen, PC and Tucker, JK (2006). Courtship calls and behavior in two species of chorus frogs, genus Pseudacris. Copeia, 2006, 137-144
Owen, PC and Gordon, NM (2005). The effect of perceived intruder proximity and resident body size on the aggressive responses of male green frogs, Rana clamitans (Anura: Ranidae). Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, 58, 446-455
Courses Taught
-BIOL-1081 BIOLOGY I
-BIOL-1081L BIOLOGY I LAB
-BIOL-1082 BIOLOGY II
-BIOL-1082L BIOLOGY II LAB
BIOL 1027
BIOL 1011
BIOL/EVST 2084