Robin T. Bowen, Ed.D.

Specialties: Ethics, Crime Scene Investigation, General Forensics, Professional Education, and Instructional Design

Research Interests 

Dr. Bowen’s research interests involve the study of professional ethics in forensic science. The topic is important to the field because the work done at crime scenes, in laboratories, and in the courtroom have a great impact on the results of criminal trials. The philosophy behind the research involves examining professional cultures that include, or are related to, the field of forensic science in order to determine common pressures that may lead to unethical behavior. 

Background

Dr.. Bowen has an undergraduate degree in Forensic and Investigative Science, a Masters degree in Secondary Science Education, and a Doctorate in Instructional Design and Technology from West Virginia University. She is currently teaching a number of courses at the undergraduate level. Bowen was formerly the Assistant Director for Forensic Science Initiative, a program that developed research, scientific resources, and professional training for forensic scientists and related professionals. Her primary responsibilities included coordination of continuing education programs, management of research projects, and correspondence of progress to the National Institute of Justice.

Special Information

Dr. Bowen is the author of Ethics and the Practice of Forensic Science. She has participated as an advisory member of the Outreach and Communication Interagency Working Group (IWG) under the National Science and Technology Council Subcommittee (NSTC) on Forensic Science and as a member of the Editorial Advisory Board for the revised edition of Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences. Bowen is the primary developer of the Forensic Educational Alliance, an initiative to offer a variety of forensic science continuing education online courses.