Dr. Jessica Johnson

Research Assistant Professor and Learning Engineer for VDMC

Director for STEM & Educational Partnerships for OERI

757 638 6311 | j17johnso@odu.edu

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RESEARCH FIELD OF EXPERTISE & RESEARCH INTERESTS


Cognitive Engineering, Knowledge Engineering, Multimodal, Immersive Learning Environments, Pedagogical Digital Twins

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SHORT BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Jessica Johnson is a Research Assistant Professor and Learning Engineer for the Virginia Digital Maritime Center and Director for STEM and Educational Partnerships at the Office of Enterprise Research and Innovation (OERI) a research enterprise of Old Dominion University. She has expertise in both cognitive and learning sciences, coupled with a background in human-factors psychology for use in field applications of multi-modal learning and training systems. Her applied research encompasses the intersection of cognitive and knowledge engineering, aiming to inform the design and evaluation of immersive learning environments that optimize cognitive, performance and training outcomes. She also advocates and leads Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) outreach efforts in multiple capacities across K-12 pipelines.

EDUCATION

M.S. Human Factors Psychology, *2025
Embry-Riddle Aeronautics University, Daytona Beach, FL

Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, 2022
Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA

Ed.S in Educational Psychology, 2020
Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA

M.Ed. in Educational Psychology, 2013
Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA

M.Ed. in Education/Curriculum Instruction, 2007
Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA

B.S. in Cognitive Psychology, 2005
Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA

BIOFEEDBACK/NEUROFEEDBACK AND PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS OF LEARNER ATTENTION PROCESSES

While a graduate student enrolled at Edinboro University, Dr. Johnson utilized instructional design principles to measure participants metacognitive processes in preservice educators.


DSB+STEM

In a partnership with Newport News Public Schools and Newport News Shipbuilding, building an immersive website pertaining to 10 key Digital shipbuilding areas to target maritime content, STEM careers, VDOE computer science standards, and real-world connections to the maritime industry. Project includes gamified and interactive simulations for users to explore.

SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS

Smith, K., Johnson, J., Bothel, T. “Leveraging a STEM Ecosystem to Promote Connections throughout the Maritime Workforce Pipeline.” International Journal of Technology in Education. (2019)

Johnson, J. (2019). Neuroscience of STEMgagement: Leveraging STEM Learning Ecosystems. Virginia Military Institute STEM Conference, Lexington VA

Johnson, J., Bothel, T., & Smith, K. (2019). Charting the course: Integrating advanced learning Technologies to motivate STEM maritime career pathways. International Conference on Social and Education Sciences, Denver CO.

Johnson, J. (2019). STEM Workforce of the Future. Norfolk Naval Shipyard, STEM Conference. Norfolk, VA.

Johnson, J. (2008- 2013). Integrating STEM within experiential learning paradigms. Suffolk Public Schools Annual Professional Development Series. Suffolk, Va..

Diaz, R., Smith, K., Johnson, J. (2020). Shipbuilding supply chain framework and digital transformation: A project portfolios risk evaluation.

Kosteczko, J., Smith, K., Johnson, J., Diaz, R. “Virginia Digital Shipbuilding Program (VDSP) Building an agile modern workforce to improve performance in the shipbuilding and ship repair industry.” Proceedings of the 2020 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. Montréal, Quebec, Canada, June 21-24, 2020.

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DSC_0539

RESEARCH FIELD OF EXPERTISE & RESEARCH INTERESTS


Cognitive Engineering, Knowledge Engineering, Multimodal, Immersive Learning Environments, Pedagogical Digital Twins

SHORT BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Jessica Johnson is a Research Assistant Professor and Learning Engineer for the Virginia Digital Maritime Center and Director for STEM and Educational Partnerships at the Office of Enterprise Research and Innovation (OERI) a research enterprise of Old Dominion University. She has expertise in both cognitive and learning sciences, coupled with a background in human-factors psychology for use in field applications of multi-modal learning and training systems. Her applied research encompasses the intersection of cognitive and knowledge engineering, aiming to inform the design and evaluation of immersive learning environments that optimize cognitive, performance and training outcomes. She also advocates and leads Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) outreach efforts in multiple capacities across K-12 pipelines.

EDUCATION

M.S. Human Factors Psychology, *2025
Embry Riddle Aeronautics University, Orlando, FL

Ph.D., Educational Psychology, 2023
Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA

Ed.S in Educational Psychology, 2020
Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA

M.Ed. in Educational Psychology, 2013
Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA

M.Ed. in Education/Curriculum Instruction, 2007
Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA

B.S. in Developmental Psychology, 2005
Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA

BIOFEEDBACK/NEUROFEEDBACK AND PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS OF LEARNER ATTENTION PROCESSES

While a graduate student enrolled at Edinboro University, Mrs. Johnson utilized instructional design principles to measure participants metacognitive processes in preservice educators.


DSB+STEM

In a partnership with Newport News Public Schools and Newport News Shipbuilding, building an immersive website pertaining to 10 key Digital shipbuilding areas to target maritime content, STEM careers, VDOE computer science standards, and real-world connections to the maritime industry. Project includes gamified and interactive simulations for users to explore.

SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS

Smith, K., Johnson, J., Bothel, T. “Leveraging a STEM Ecosystem to Promote Connections throughout the Maritime Workforce Pipeline.” International Journal of Technology in Education. (2019)

Johnson, J. (2019). Neuroscience of STEMgagement: Leveraging STEM Learning Ecosystems. Virginia Military Institute STEM Conference, Lexington VA

Johnson, J., Bothel, T., & Smith, K. (2019). Charting the course: Integrating advanced learning Technologies to motivate STEM maritime career pathways. International Conference on Social and Education Sciences, Denver CO.

Johnson, J. (2019). STEM Workforce of the Future. Norfolk Naval Shipyard, STEM Conference. Norfolk, VA.

Johnson, J. (2008- 2013). Integrating STEM within experiential learning paradigms. Suffolk Public Schools Annual Professional Development Series. Suffolk, Va..

Diaz, R., Smith, K., Johnson, J. (2020). Shipbuilding supply chain framework and digital transformation: A project portfolios risk evaluation.

Kosteczko, J., Smith, K., Johnson, J., Diaz, R. “Virginia Digital Shipbuilding Program (VDSP) Building an agile modern workforce to improve performance in the shipbuilding and ship repair industry.” Proceedings of the 2020 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. Montréal, Quebec, Canada, June 21-24, 2020.

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