The graduate dean invites all graduate faculty to attend the final oral examinations for the doctoral candidates scheduled as follows:

Muqrin Almutairi, PhD., Education, Monday, April 24, 1 p.m., Furcolo Hall Room S125. Dissertation: “The Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Students with Learning Disability of Faculty Members in a Saudi University.” John Hosp, Chair.

Sarah McKnight, PhD., Geosciences, Tuesday, April 25, 11 a.m., Morrill Science Center II Room 245 and via Zoom. Dissertation: “Hydrogeologic Controls on Groundwater-Surface Water Interactions & Inundation Dynamics in Arid Basins.” David Boutt, Chair.

Virat Shejwalkar, PhD., Computer Science, Wednesday, April 26, 9 a.m., Room A104. Dissertation: “A Cautionary Tale of Byzantines: Quantifying and Strengthening the Security of Federated Learning.” Amir Houmansadr, Chair.

James Pagaduan, PhD., Polymer Science and Engineering. Friday, April 28, 1 p.m., Conte Polymer Research Building Room A110/A111. Dissertation: “Designer Functional Hybrid Materials: Zwitterist and Freeze-Burn.” Todd S. Emrick, Chair.