Vicki Jackson

Vicki Jackson is a Professor in the Biology department at the University of Central Oklahoma, teaching courses ranging from introductory biology to advanced field ecology and mammalogy across undergraduate and graduate programs.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Ecology from the University of North Texas (Denton, Texas) with dissertation: Use of GIS and Remote Sensing to Locate Suitable Habitat for Ocelots
• M.S. in Biology from Fort Hays State University (Hays, Kansas) with thesis: Dens and Den Sites of Swift Foxes (Vulpes velox) in western Kansas
• B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Science from Texas A&M University (College Station, Texas) with special problems topic: Lekking Behavior of Attwater’s Prairie Chickens

Dr. Jackson's research centers on wildlife ecology and spatial ecology of mammals, utilizing GIS and remote sensing for habitat conservation. She emphasizes hands-on student involvement in field studies through collaborations with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, Oklahoma City Zoo, and Nature Conservancy. Her work bridges theoretical ecology with practical wildlife management applications across diverse ecosystems.

She holds certification as a Wildlife Biologist from The Wildlife Society (Bethesda, Maryland).

Dr. Jackson actively mentors students through research projects and internationally-focused field courses in Costa Rica and South Africa. Her teaching portfolio spans foundational biology, ecological methods, biometrics, and specialized wildlife management curricula, consistently integrating real-world conservation challenges into classroom and field instruction.

Her research operations involve student teams collaborating with state agencies and conservation organizations on wildlife monitoring, habitat assessment, and spatial analysis projects throughout Oklahoma and international field sites.