🎓 Neuroscience Alumni Spotlight: McCall Sarrett, PhD ('20)
From Herky to Duo: A Career in the Cognitive Science of Learning
Interested in learning what a career beyond academia can look like for a Neuroscience PhD?
Join us for the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Career Development Series, featuring Neuroscience program alumna McCall Sarrett, PhD ('20)!
McCall will share her career journey from the University of Iowa to her current role as a Learning Scientist at Duolingo, where she applies cognitive science and research to the science of learning.
🎤 From Herky to Duo: A Career in the Cognitive Science of Learning
📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
🕦 11:30 a.m. CDT
💻 Virtual via Zoom
This Q&A-style career development series highlights scientists with strong ties to Iowa who have pursued careers across industry, academia, government, intellectual property, clinical laboratories, and other fields.
Come hear from one of our own and learn about her path from Neuroscience PhD to a career in cognitive science and industry!
Hosted by the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Office of Cancer Career Enhancement and Training.