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

Katherine Abbott, Ph.D., Environmental Conservation, Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 9:30 a.m, Holdsworth Room 312A. Dissertation: “River Restoration Through Dam Removal: Investigating Ecological Responses to Small Dam Removals Across Massachusetts.” Allison H. Roy, Chair.

Ted Daisher, Ph.D., Education, Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 11 a.m., via Zoom. Dissertation: “I’ve (Urn)ed This: An Application and Criterion-based Evaluation of the Urnings Algorithm.” Lisa Keller, Chair.

Stavroula Fili, Ph.D., Plant Biology, Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 1 p.m., Morrill II Room 222. Dissertation: “Uncovering New Elements of Iron Homeostasis in Maize.” Dr. Elisabeth Walker, Chair.

Zhangchen Hu, Ph.D., School of Management, Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 1 p.m., ISOM Room 237. Dissertation: “Operations Management Applications in Emerging Technologies: The Cases of Electric-Powered Vehicles and Blockchain Technology.” Senay Solak, Chair.

Brendan McCauley, Ph.D., Communication, Friday, June 23, 2023, 10 a.m., via Zoom. Dissertation: “Connecting Studio Arts Labor: Performing Production and Resisting Separation.” Kimberlee Pérez, Chair.