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Assistant Professor of Personal Health Informatics and Human-Computer Interaction

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Andrea Parker In the Media

Andrea Parker for Northeastern

Fitness trackers need to go beyond counting steps. Here’s why.

For many people, especially those living in low-income neighborhoods, getting fit is more complicated than simply knowing how many steps you’ve taken, says Andrea Grimes Parker, an assistant professor at Northeastern. She designs technology to help vulnerable and marginalized populations overcome barriers to living a healthy life.
- by Laura Castañón May 22, 2019
A social network to improve community health

Assistant professor Andrea Parker is developing mobile tools aimed at improving the health and wellness of people in low-income communities—and inspiring them to encourage their neighbors to do the same.
- by Greg St. Martin August 27, 2013

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