Doctoral Oral Exams for Dec. 21–25

The graduate dean invites all graduate faculty to attend the final oral examinations for the doctoral candidates. All exams will be held via video conferencing. Contact the department for online meeting information.

Final oral examinations for the doctoral candidates are scheduled as follows:

Fiona O’Donnell, Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Monday, Dec. 21, 10 a.m. Dissertation: “Material Property Heterogeneity in Dimensional Lumber and its Relationship to Mass Timber Performance.” Sanjay Arwade and Peggi Clouston, co-chrs.

Allen Chang, Ph.D., Polymer Science and Engineering, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 10 a.m. Dissertation: “Surface Modification of Cellulose Nanocrystals: Imparting Non-native Properties on Sustainable Substrates.” Kenneth Carter, chr.