Jessica Hample

Jessica Hample is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK). She specializes in health communication, argumentation, and medical argumentation, particularly focusing on vaccine hesitancy among parents. Her interdisciplinary background bridges biochemistry and communication studies.

• Education:
• Ph.D. in Health Communication, Purdue University (2018)
• M.A. in Communication, Western Illinois University (2013)
• B.A. in Biochemistry, Knox College (2007)

Dr. Hample teaches in the Organizational and Relational Communication major, emphasizing practical applications of communication theory in healthcare contexts. Her research explores how communication strategies influence health decisions, with a focus on parental vaccine decision-making. She values UNK's collaborative environment, which supports diverse academic interests and student-centered learning.

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