School
School of Healthcare Business and Technology
Department
School of Healthcare Business and Technology
About
Dr. Jessica Parker is an educator, interdisciplinary researcher, and serial entrepreneur, with ventures including Dissertation by Design, The Dissertation Coach, and Moxie. She earned her Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership from Northeastern University in 2017 and her M.S. in Dental Hygiene Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2014.
With a professional background that bridges healthcare and education, Dr. Parker has a growing interest in generative artificial intelligence. She has secured grant funding for educational and healthcare initiatives and led significant research projects, including collaborations with the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Northeastern University. Her recent work explores how AI can enhance research methodologies, inform innovative teaching practices, and create engaging learning experiences.
Education
- EdD, Doctor of Education, Organizational Leadership, Northeastern University, 2018
- MS, Dental Hygiene Education, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2014
- BS, Dental Hygiene, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2011
Education
- EdD, Doctor of Education, Organizational Leadership, Northeastern University, 2018
- MS, Dental Hygiene Education, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2014
- BS, Dental Hygiene, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2011
Publications
- Parker, J. L., Richard, V., Acabá, A., Escoffier, S. , Flaherty, S., Jablonka, S. & Becker, K. (2024). Negotiating meaning with machines: AI’s role in doctoral writing pedagogy. International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education. doi.org/10.1007/s40593-024-00425-x
- Becker, K., Parker, J., and Richter, D. (2024). Listening to AI. In M. M. Stoltz, T. L. Varner, and C. M. Cates, (Eds.) Listening Across Lives, 2nd edition. Kendall Hunt Publishing. he.kendallhunt.com/product/listening-across-lives-1
- Parker, J. L., Richard, V., & Becker, K. (2023). Flexibility & iteration: Exploring the potential of large language models in developing and refining interview protocols. The Qualitative Report, 28(9), 2772-2791. doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2023.6695
- Parker, J., Becker, K., and Carroca, C. (2023). ChatGPT for automated writing evaluation in scholarly writing instruction. Journal of Nursing Education, 62(12), 721- 727. doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20231006-02
- Parker, J. L., Richard, V., & Becker, K. (2023). Guidelines for the integration of large language models in developing and refining interview protocols. The Qualitative Report, 28(12), 3460-3474.