Doctoral Oral Exams for Feb. 20-23

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

Jalil Johnson, Ph.D., College of Nursing, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1 p.m., 201 Skinner Hall.  Dissertation: “Cultural and Family Challenges in Type Two Diabetes Self-Care for Puerto Rican Identified Hispanic Adults.”  Stephen J. Cavanaugh, chr.

Molly Alvin, Ph.D., College of Education, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 10:15 a.m., S 115 Furcolo.  Dissertation: “Exploring the Effectiveness of a Mindfulness-Based Social Emotional Learning Program on Kindergartener’s Risk for Social, Academic and Emotional Problems.”  Sara Whitcomb, chr.

Jiwei Li, Ph.D., Geosciences, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 12:30 p.m., 129 Morrill Science Center Building II.  Dissertation: “Estimation of CDOM in Inland Water via Water Bio-optical Properties using a Remote Sensing Approach.”  Qian Yu, chr.

George Pettinico, Ph.D., Isenberg School of Management, Friday Feb. 23, 1:30 p.m., 108 Isenberg School of Management. Dissertation: “Strengthening the Customer Experience via Interactive Digital Tactics: Evaluating the Quantification of Self and Gamification.”  George Milne, chr.