Doctoral Oral Exams for May 24–28

The graduate dean invites all graduate faculty to attend the final oral examinations for the doctoral candidates. All exams will be held via video conferencing. Contact the department for online meeting information.

Final oral examinations for the doctoral candidates are scheduled as follows:

Anna Fariha, Ph.D., College of Information and Computer Sciences, Tuesday, May 25, 1 p.m. Dissertation: “Enhancing Usability and Explainability of Data Systems.” Alexandra Meliou, chr.

Jessica P. Caballero-Feliciano, Ph.D., Neuroscience and Behavior, Wednesday, May 26, 10 a.m.  Dissertation: “Role of Prefrontal Cortex in Reward Seeking Behaviors.” David E. Moorman, chr.

Gregory Sargent, Ph.D., English, Wednesday, May 26, noon. Dissertation: “Negotiating Space: Spatial Violation on the Early Modern Stage, 1587-1638.” Adam Zucker, chr.

Guandong Yang, Ph.D., School of Public Health and Health Sciences, Thursday, May 27, 1 p.m. Dissertation: “Targeted Learning for Effect Modification in Randomized Clinical Trials and Cluster Randomized Trials.” Laura Balzar, chr.

Molly Mather, Ph.D., Psychological and Brain Sciences, Friday, May 28, 1 p.m. Dissertation: “Neural Precursors of Apathy and Depressive Symptoms in Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment.” Rebecca Ready, chr.

Sebastian Torres, Ph.D., Mathematics, Friday, May 28, 1 p.m. Dissertation: “Windows in Algebraic Geometry and Applications to Moduli.” Jenia Tevelev, chr.