Cate Showalter

  • Postdoctoral Affairs Specialist

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2550 Beardshear

Bio

Dr. Catherine Showalter manages postdoctoral affairs at Iowa State University, overseeing onboarding/orientation, professional development, policy oversight and compliance, support services, and outcomes reporting. Catherine earned a BA in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and an MA and a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Utah. Prior to joining ISU in 2025, she served as a faculty member and leader in offices for High Impact Practices at other higher education institutions.

Contact for questions about:

  • Postdoctoral scholars, including:
    • Policy oversight and compliance
    • Onboarding, orientation, and professional development
    • Appointment management
    • Support services and reporting