Etienne Holder, Ph.D., Epidemiology, Thursday, May 5, 10 a.m. via Zoom. Dissertation: “Hormones and Breast Cancer: The Influence of Estrogenic Activity, Vitamin D and Vitamin D Binding Protein on Breast Cancer Risk and Survival.” Susan Hankinson, chr.

Kavita Nayar, Ph.D., Communication, Friday, May 6, 9 a.m. via Zoom. Dissertation: “Productive Women: Gender, Sex, and Labor in the Digital Cultural Economy.” Emily West, chr.

Cynthia Bukowski, Ph.D., Polymer Science, Friday, May 6, 1 p.m. Conte Polymer Research Building A110/A111. Dissertation: “Ultrathin Polymer Film Mechanics: The Role of Entanglements and Morphology.” Alfred Crosby, chr.