Jessica Y. Hacker

Jessica Y. Hacker is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Husson University's College of Science and Humanities, joining the faculty in August 2023. Her research focuses on metamemory, cognitive control, and prospective memory, exploring how cognitive abilities support memory functioning. She holds a PhD in Cognitive and Brain Sciences from Louisiana State University (2023), alongside a BS and MS in Psychology/Research Psychology from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Her dissertation investigated how task-switching impacts proactive cognitive control and metamemory accuracy. Dr. Hacker emphasizes mentoring scholars and plans to teach diverse courses at Husson University. No specific grants or labs are mentioned in the provided text.