Julie Parker

Dr. Julie Parker is a Professor at Mississippi State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. She holds a PhD in Education from Northcentral University, a Master’s in Early Intervention from the University of Southern Mississippi, and a Bachelor’s in Family Life Studies.

• Email: jcp162@msstate.edu

Research interests include:

• Child life services and facility dogs
• Rural health education interventions
• Equine-assisted learning for at-risk youth
• Child death education
• Anti-bullying strategies in early childhood

Key publication trends highlight her focus on:

• Early childhood health and development
• Behavioral and nutritional education
• Therapeutic interventions for trauma and inclusion
• Community-based health programs

Scientific awards and honors:

• Teaching Excellence Award
• DAFVM Superior Faculty Award
• Ernst Brown Good Change Award (2022)
• Professional Research Award (2022)
• Stennis Public Policy Fellowship
• Social Science Research Center Fellow (2016)

Graduate students include:

• Jennifer Smith
• Stephanie Haney