The University of Massachusetts Amherst

Academics

Doctoral Oral Exams for May 1 – 5

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

Jacob Aaron Carter, PhD., Education, Monday, May 1, 9:30 a.m., Furcolo Hall Room N113. Dissertation: “The Puzzle of Debutant INGO Participation in Guatemala’s National Reading Program Leamos Juntos: A Comparative and Multi-Sited Case Study.” Cristine Smith, Chair.

Wadha Alquraini, PhD., Nursing, Wednesday, May 3, 1:30 p.m., Room 101. Dissertation: “The Making Meaning of Daily Life Activities and Attitudes of Older Breast Cancer Survivors: A Case Study Research.” Cynthia Lacelon, Chair.

Andreas Hayash, PhD., Math, Wednesday, May 3, 2:30 p.m., LGRT Room 1334. Dissertation: “Semi-Infinite Flags and Zastava Spaces.” Ivan Mirkovic, Chair.

Javier Lopez-Piqueres, PhD., Physics, Friday, May 5, 9:30 a.m., Via Zoom. Dissertation: “Quantum Chaos, Integrability, and Hydrodynamics in Nonequilibrium Quantum Matter.” Romain Vasseur, Chair. 

Heather Muir, PhD., Psychology, Friday, May 5, 1:00 p.m., Tobin Hall Room 521A. Dissertation: “Professional and Personal Humility in Relation to Between-Therapist Differences in Effectiveness.” Michael Constantino, Chair.