Dr. Malinda Mcpherson Mcnato

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Malinda McPherson-McNato is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences at Purdue University. Her research focuses on auditory and music perception, exploring cross-cultural aspects and psychophysics. Malinda completed her PhD at Harvard University in 2022, following an MPhil from the University of Cambridge in 2015, and a BA from Johns Hopkins University in 2014. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of topics within auditory perception and she is actively engaged in examining how cultural contexts influence music perception. Through her research, Malinda aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the cognitive processes underlying auditory experiences in different cultures.

Research Interests

Auditory Perception Music Perception Cross-Cultural Research Psychophysics

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.