Doctoral Oral Exams for Feb. 6 – 10

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

Maura O’Riordan, Ph.D., Education, Monday, Feb. 6, 1:30 p.m., Furcolo Room N125. Dissertation: “The Impact of Special Education Status and Test-to-Speech on Test-Taker Engagement.” Stephen Sireci, Chair

Ishita Dasgupta, Ph.D., Computer Science, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m., A311 and Zoom. Dissertation: “Improving User Experience by Optimizing Cloud Services.” Michael Zink, Chair

Wayne Barnaby, Ph.D., Neuroscience and Behavior, Friday, Feb. 10, 10 a.m., French Hall Room 209. Dissertation: “Characterizing the Role of GABA(A) Receptor a Subunits in Locomotion of Developing Zebrafish.” Ilia Karatsoreos, Chair

Se Min Suh, Ph.D., Psychology, Friday, Feb. 10, 1 p.m., VIA Zoom. Dissertation: “Examining Shifts in Racial Attitudes as an Aftermath of 2020 BLM Protests.” Dr. Brian Lickel, Chair