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

Andrew Shultz, Ph.D., Molecular and Cellular Biology, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 11 a.m., LSL 610. Dissertation: “From Uptake to Clearance: Investigating the Role of Microglia in Tauopathies.” Jenny Rauch, chair.

Azaria Anderson, Ph.D., Neuroscience and Behavior, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1 p.m., ISB 221. Dissertation: “Role of the Medial Preoptic Area in Preventing Cocaine Reinstatement in the New Mother Rats Exhibiting a Depressive Phenotype.” Mariana Pereira, chair.

Ruth Hornsby, Ph.D., Education, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1 p.m., Furcolo N125. Dissertation: “Examining Preservice Teacher’s Evolving Beliefs About Teachers, Teaching and Learning, Using Metaphor Analysis and Semi-Structured Interviews.” Linda Griffin, chair.

Efthymia Kostopoulou, Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 3 p.m., ELab 118. Dissertation: “Sustainable Signal Control and Transit Network Design to Address Air Quality and Accessibility.” Eleni Christofa, chair.