Assistant Professor
Brain and Cognitive Sciences
Neuroscience
Goergen Institute for Data Science
University of Rochester


Research Interests
Visual and Semantic Cognition
Learning and Neural Plasticity
Computational Neuroscience

   mci (at) rochester (dot) edu

  @MCatalinIordan

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Travel and Presentations

2024


Aug 6-9 CCN                  
Boston, MA


2023


Jul 31 BCS Summer Seminar
Rochester, NY
Aug 28 BCS Retreat
Canandaigua, NY
Nov 16-19 Psychonomics
San Francisco, CA

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university of rochester star - science teaching through art

Science graduate students and postdocs are trained to showcase their research in a visually engaging and artistic manner. Interactive teaching poster sessions focus on encouraging local high school and community college students to pursue careers in science research.


Faculty Advisor
Consulted on workshop organization and helped secure program funding: BCS Department pilot grant
Spring 2024


alan alda center for communicating science - workshop

Workshop geared towards improving communication, public speaking, and presentation skills for Princeton Neuroscience and Psychology graduate students, postdocs, and junior faculty.


Professional Development Coordinator
Organized workshop, secured local funding: Princeton University Langfeld Grant ($42,610)
Fall 2018


splash - teaching and outreach program

Volunteer teachers design and run weekend classes for middle school and high school students.


Teacher, The Art of Effective Communication: A Primer on Telling a Good Story
Princeton University, Spring 2017 - Spring 2018
Stanford University, Fall 2013 - Spring 2016



stanford star - science teaching through art

Science graduate students and postdocs are trained to showcase their research in a visually engaging and artistic manner. Interactive teaching poster sessions focus on encouraging local high school and community college students to pursue careers in science research.

2014
Program Coordinator
Secured program funding: Stanford University VPGE Community Engagement Grant, Stanford University VPGE SPICE Grant
Developed and organized workshops, outreach events, and poster sessions


2013
Presenter
Best Poster Award
Best Presenter Award



sailors - stanford ai lab summer outreach program

Summer camp program for high school students aiming to spark interest in the STEM fields for underrepresented minorities and to foster personal growth through career development workshops, mentoring, and social events.


Personal Growth Session Organizer: Scientific Communication
Summer 2015
class description



dinner with a scientist - community outreach program

Scientists from Bay Area schools develop a hands-on activity based on their research to share with groups of 4th and 5th grade students.


Visual Illusions: What You See And What's Really There
Spring 2014 - Spring 2015