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Upcoming events

• February 26, 2025: The Haverford School in Philadelphia, PA

• March 19, 2025: SLD Support Project in Springfield, IL

• April 25, 2025: Teachers of Intro Psych Northwest in Seattle, WA

• April 27, 2025: Learning & the Brain in New York City, NY

• May 22, 2025: Association for Psychological Science in Washington, DC

More about Dr. Agarwal

Pooja K. Agarwal, Ph.D. (she/her) is a cognitive scientist, conducting research on how students learn since 2005. She is the author of the book Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning and an Associate Professor at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, teaching psychological science to exceptional undergraduate musicians.

Dr. Agarwal’s research has been published in leading peer-reviewed academic journals; featured in The New York Times, Education Week, Scientific American, and NPR; recognized by the National Science Foundation; and highlighted in numerous books, podcasts, and videos. Dr. Agarwal received her Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis.

Dr. Agarwal’s love of learning formed at the outset of her career as a 4th and 5th grade teacher in St. Louis, Missouri. She serves as a consultant and facilitates professional development workshops on the science of learning around the world.

Professional Development Offerings

Dr. Agarwal offers customized professional development around the world, ranging from keynotes to multi-day workshops. Email her at ask@retrievalpractice.org for more information.