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JACKSON DOYEL

Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States

EDUCATION

✾ Western Colorado University (Western), Gunnison, CO, 2024—Present

  • M.S. in Ecology; GPA: 4.0

  • M.S. in Environmental Management; GPA: 4.0

✾ Bowling Green State University (BGSU), Bowling Green, OH, 2016—2020

  • B.S. Biology, Paleontology Minor; Magna Cum Laude, GPA: 3.81

AWARDS AND HONORS

✾ EMPLOYS NSF-NRT Internship Grant, $5,000; Western, 2025

✾ EMPLOYS NSF-NRT Traineeship Fellowship, first-year stipend, $10,000; Western, 2024—2025

✾ EMPLOYS NSF-NRT Traineeship Fellowship, first-year tuition waiver, $34,000; Western, 2024—2025

✾ Falcon Achievement Award Grant, $2,500; BGSU, 2016­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­–2020

✾ Dean’s List, BGSU, 2016–2020

 

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

✾ Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO

          EMPLOYS Graduate Student, Aug 2024—Present

  • Captured and collected biological samples from red fox and applied radio telemetric collars. Documented relevant data to support red fox research projects in Gunnison.

  • Trained undergraduates on usage of radio telemetry equipment.

  • Radio telemetry triangulation experience to document fox ranges in Gunnison.

  • Assisted in black footed ferret surveys in Lamar, CO, to support reintroduction efforts of the species.

  • Participated in ecological restoration efforts planting sage seedlings on decommissioned BLM roads.

 

✾ Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Gunnison, CO

          Winter Wildlife Technician, Oct 2024—Present

  • Assisted in helicopter surveys of game species and Gunnison Sage Grouse.

  • Conducted systematic roadkill surveys along 90+ miles of highway corridors, documenting wildlife-vehicle collisions to establish accurate baseline data for potential mitigation projects.

  • Deployed and monitored 99+ wildlife cameras to assess ungulate crossing behavior and movement patterns in relation to highways.

  • Set paired camera sites on planted roadkill on and off roadways to assess the road effect on scavenger utilization of roadkill carcasses.

  • Synthesized field data with GPS collar movement information to identify fine-scale wildlife crossing locations and movement corridors.

  • Presented research findings with a poster to state wildlife agencies and stakeholders to inform future conservation and road safety initiatives.

 

✾ Wildlife Road Crossing Meta-Analysis Project, Buffalo Field Campaign (BFC), West Yellowstone, MT

          Wildlife Biologist, June 2023—Present

  • Collaborated with Rutgers University professors and students to utilize BFC's extensive wildlife sightings and movement database in ArcGIS for research purposes.

  • Analyzing this database on ArcGIS in comparison with prior wildlife movement data for new charts on migratory movements across US-191 to contribute to management and conservation strategies.

 

✾ Buffalo Field Campaign (BFC), West Yellowstone, MT

          Wildlife Biologist, Nov 2021—Present

  • Given a dedicated role in 2023 overseeing wildlife crossing projects and scientific initiatives for BFC.

  • Led teams of interns and volunteers on winter field expeditions to collect bison and wildlife movement data in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) (100’s of hours of fieldwork leadership experience).

  • Conducted trail camera experiment documenting bison adaptation to using human-made corridors to substantiate that large mammals will quickly learn new migratory routes if aligned with intended movement (8 individual female bison using the new corridors in the first three weeks).

  • Improved field use of wildlife data reporting and the research quality of prior data by moving and renovating large datasets into Kobo Toolbox and Google Looker Studio.

 

✾ Laboratory for Sensory Ecology, Biological Sciences, BGSU, Bowling Green, OH

          Volunteer Research Assistant, Jan 2020 – Mar 2020

          Advisors: Dr. Paul Moore, Dr. Rebecca MacKay

  • Conducted fieldwork collecting crayfish specimens for research.

  • Created scent formulas for a fear and environment response experiment.

  • Set up controlled laboratory experiment tanks and conducted 15-minute control and experimental tests with live crayfish, recording their reactions to tank setups with and without added scent formulas.

  • Troubleshooted experiment setup with graduate student advisor to increase the efficacy of our results and reviewed experiment footage for analysis.

 

✾ Halo Genomics Laboratory, Biological Sciences, BGSU, Bowling Green, OH

          Volunteer Research Assistant, Jan 2020 – Mar 2020

          Advisors: Dr. Julia Halo

  • Conducted polymerase chain-reaction tests on canid DNA to find ancient retrovirus DNA.

  • Conducted agarose gel electrophoresis tests to separate PCR products.

  • Experience in laboratory equipment such as centrifuges and PCR thermal cyclers for research purposes.

 

✾ Independent Study, School of Earth, Environment and Society, BGSU, Bowling Green, OH

          Independent Study Researcher, Jan 2020 – April 2020

          Advisors: Dr. Margaret M. Yacobucci

  • I reviewed research articles on key hominin groups to assess their academic merit, analyze their strengths and weaknesses, and learn methods for writing rigorous, impactful publications.

  • Conducted a practice research grant proposal on ancient hominins with a unique research question, finding sources to support its feasibility, methodology, estimated budget, timeline, and potential scientific merit.

 

PRESENTATIONS

✾ Poster, International Conference on Ecology and Transportation, Denver, CO

          Presenter, 2025

  • Presented research we conducted under Colorado Parks and Wildlife, investigating scavenger usage of roadkill, wildlife crossing locations, and roadkill hotspots.

 

✾ Panel, Living with Bison: Coexistence Roundtable, North American Bison Summit, Loveland, CO

          Panelist, 2025

  • Shared field experience and research findings on bison movement patterns and road crossing behavior from the Buffalo Field Campaign, contributing to discussions on practical coexistence strategies between bison and human communities.

  • Led the Infrastructure & Public Safety breakout session focused on managing public safety risks associated with free-roaming bison and developing wildlife-compatible road infrastructure solutions.

 

✾ Poster, CO-WY The Wildlife Society Annual Meeting: Fire and Ice, Denver, CO

          Presenter, 2025

  • Prepared and presented a poster of my MS in Ecology thesis on Yellowstone bison habitat selection in migratory seasonal habitats.

 

✾ Presentation, The Wildlife Society National Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD

          Presenter, 2024

  • Prepared and gave a presentation on my road ecology research in the GYE understanding wildlife activity peaks along US-191 and bison-highway crossing behaviors.

 

✾ Town Meeting on Safe Wildlife Passage, BFC, West Yellowstone, MT

          Organizer and Presenter, 2023

  • Organized a public meeting over wildlife crossings along US-191 and provided data to support viable solutions to the threats against drivers, wildlife, and overall ecosystem connectivity.

 

✾ Town Meeting on Safe Wildlife Passage, BFC, West Yellowstone, MT

          Organizer and Presenter, 2023

  • Organized a public meeting over wildlife crossings along US-191 and provided data to support viable solutions to the threats against drivers, wildlife, and overall ecosystem connectivity.

  • Prepared and presented a slideshow about my bison trail camera experiment, bison behavior, and traffic safety when crossing roads, and proposed future wildlife crossing structure concepts.

  • Attendees were from Yellowstone National Park, the United States Forest Service, local NGOs, and presenters from the Montana Department of Transportation.

 

✾ Wildlife Crossings on US-191 Presentation, BFC, Earth Day Show with Human Beings, Bozeman, MT

          Presenter, 2023

  • Presented my trail cam experiment on bison adaptation to corridors in thick snow.

  • Talked about bison migratory movements seen over time in observational data, and current bison collision counts for Gallatin County, MT in 2022—2023.

 

✾ Poster, BIOL 2040 Lab Research Symposium, BGSU, Bowling Green, OH

          Presenter, 2017

  • Doyel, J; Jennings, B; Yu, J; Longbrake, L. “Cricket Adaptation When Exposed to Differentiating Environments”

  • Planned, conducted, and presented a behavioral experiment on crickets, looking at how the methodology could have been improved for more reliable results in future experiments.

PUBLIC SERVICE, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH

✾ Guest Speaker Presentations on bison management, ecology, and fieldwork opportunities

  • Zoom, Conservation 214 class, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, 2023

  • Zoom, three fourth-grade classes, Toll Gate Grammar School, Pennington, NJ, 2023

  • In-person, Environmental Action Group club, BGSU, Bowling Green, OH, 2022

  • In-person, Biology 111 class, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, 2022

 

✾ Led Tours and gave presentations on bison management and ecology, BFC, West Yellowstone, MT

  • Teens Restoring Earth’s Environment club, Timberline High School, 2023

  • Western Lands and Communities class, Yale University, 2022

  • Outdoor Adventure Center group, Idaho State University, 2022

  • The Wilderness Institute Group, University of Montana, 2021

✾ BFC, West Yellowstone, MT

          Summer Outreach Coordinator, 2021

  • Developed and ran educational events for park guests in Yellowstone National Park about bison conservation and ecology, expanding outreach capabilities.

LEADERSHIP

✾ Board of Directors, Colorado Chapter of The Wildlife Society, Gunnison, CO

          SW Regional Board Member, 2025—Present

  • Organized and assisted in running annual meetings.

  • Drafted letters on chapter positions for conservation-based laws on the federal and state level.

  • Member of the Conservation Affairs Committee for the board.

 

✾ West Yellowstone Wildlife Crossing Coalition, Buffalo Field Campaign, West Yellowstone, MT

          Coalition Founder, 2023—Present

  • Organized a coalition of NGOs in Gallatin County, MT (Currently the Buffalo Field Campaign, Gallatin Wildlife Association, and the Center for Large Landscape Conservation) to work towards mitigating wildlife-vehicle collisions along the Hebgen Basin Area of US-191.

  • Crafted coalition policy documents and organized Zoom meetings with interested NGOs and federal and state agencies.

 

✾ Buffalo Field Campaign, West Yellowstone, MT

          Volunteer Coordinator, 2021—2023

  • Reviewed and interviewed diverse volunteer and intern applications.

  • Trained volunteers and interns for fieldwork and data entry, leading them on fieldwork operations.

  • Attended university career fairs at BGSU to present fieldwork opportunities and internships to prospective students.

 

✾ BGSU Herpetology Association, Bowling Green, OH

          Vice President and Treasurer, 2019—2020

  • Worked with the local parks service to do volunteer fieldwork documenting frog calls in the wild to infer population presence and size.

  • Led weekly meetings and coordinated club trips.

 

✾ BGSU, Peer2Peet Mentor Collective, Bowling Green, OH

          Mentor, 2018—2020 and 2023—2024

  • Monthly checkups with mentee undergraduates at BGSU to offer one-on-one guidance for career advice, university challenges, skill development, and how to maximize their undergraduate career for the present and future.

FIRSTHAND WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE

✾ Wildtracks, Manatee Rehabilitation Center, Sarteneja, Belize

          Manatee Rehabilitation Volunteer, 2023

  • Feeding and medical treatment experience with wild Antillean manatees in rehabilitation.

  • Fieldwork harvesting sea grasses for natural diet stimulation of the manatees at the facility.

  • Restrained injured adult green sea turtle for an air aspiration procedure.

  • Worked closely with wild predatory cats and raccoons, preparing food for them, and entering enclosures to feed/change the water.

  • Assisted with an attempted manatee relocation between rehab center pools.

 

✾ Laboratory for Sensory Ecology, Biological Sciences, BGSU, Bowling Green, OH                                     

Volunteer Research Assistant, 2020

          Advisors: Dr. Paul Moore, Dr. Rebecca MacKay

  • Cared for laboratory crayfish, preparing them for research experiments.

 

✾ Indianapolis Zoo, Indianapolis, IN

          Plains Department Intern, 2019

  • Experience in studying and recognizing animal behavior and preparing animal diets and supplements.

  • Observed medical examinations and procedures on large exotic animals, studying enrichment options for exotic animals.

  • Species included white rhinos, articulated giraffes, African lions, cheetahs, and more.

 

✾ Herpetarium, BGSU, Biological Sciences, Bowling Green, OH

          Animal Husbandry Volunteer, 2017—2020

  • Experience Feeding, weighing, caring for, and displaying exotic reptile and amphibian species: poison dart frogs, frilled dragons, corn snakes, White’s tree frogs, and more.

 

SKILLS

✾ Field Operations: Research and conservation Fieldwork experience in harsh climates, extensive camera trap deployment and management, helicopter surveying of wildlife, training, and leading interns and volunteers on fieldwork, offroad AWD vehicle usage in extreme winter climates, handling wildlife and using telemetry equipment, and working firsthand and in the field with large wild animals.

✾ Public speaking, and publication and Grant writing: Slideshow presentation preparation, poster preparation of research projects, review of research articles relevant to projects, research grant proposal writing, meta-analysis writing, public speaking on wildlife management, research, and conservation.

✾ Computational and Laboratory: Data analysis and visualization in RStudio, Excel, Sheets, and ArcGIS, large dataset management, Kobo Toolbox data collection, running experimental and control group research tests, creating formulas for experiments, troubleshooting experiments,

 

MEMBERSHIPS

✾ The Wildlife Society, active member