My doctoral training revolved around assessing visual contributions to postural control in young and older adults during standing and locomotion, and the effects of eye movements. A focal point of the doctorate was bridging the gap between laboratory-based testing and realistic environments using inertial measurement units and mobile eye tracking. The research process led to dissemination of results through 3 high-impact peer-reviewed publications [1, 2, 3], several conferences, and the local news. I was also awarded research project of the year at my host institution.