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Jennifer Jackman is a Professor in the Department of Politics, Policy and International Relations at Salem State University, where she has taught since 2008. Her interdisciplinary work bridges political science, wildlife policy, and human rights, with extensive advocacy experience in women's rights organizations and international human rights commissions including fieldwork in Kabul.
Her academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Social Policy from Brandeis University
- M.S. in Animals and Public Policy from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine
- B.A. in Government from Smith College
Professor Jackman's research centers on human-wildlife interactions, particularly marine wildlife and large carnivores in Massachusetts. She investigates stakeholder attitudes toward seals, sharks, and coyotes through longitudinal studies on Cape Cod and Nantucket, examining how social identity, policy preferences, and ecological awareness shape conservation outcomes. Her feminist scholarship analyzes gender gaps in animal policy and historical movements like the RU-486 campaign, while her pedagogical work pioneers experiential learning models integrating civic engagement with online education.
Her recent publications (2022-2025) reveal a cohesive trajectory in human dimensions of wildlife research, emphasizing community-based approaches to marine predator management. These works consistently employ mixed-methods analysis of voter, fisher, and tourist perspectives, highlighting consensus-building opportunities amid ecological conflicts. The interdisciplinary nature of her output spans conservation science, political sociology, and policy analysis, frequently addressing gender dimensions in environmental decision-making.
Her honors include:
- Salem State University Civic Engagement Hall of Fame (2013)
- Phi Kappa Phi Society induction (2013)
- Political Science Academy's Advisor of the Year award (2012)
As Intern Coordinator for Political Science and Pre-Law Society Advisor, she mentors students through policy simulations and community partnerships. Her Woods Hole Sea Grant-funded research on Cape Cod wildlife involves multi-institutional collaboration with UMass-Boston, Tufts University, and conservation organizations. Additional roles include serving on Salem State's Civic Engagement Committee, Frederick Berry Institute Advisory Board, and Gloucester's Animal Advisory Committee.
She co-founded Salem State's Human Dimensions of Wildlife Unit and maintains active partnerships with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance, and Tufts University's Center for Animals and Public Policy, where she mentors graduate students in policy analysis.
