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

Kimberly Ferguson, Ph.D., Computer Science, Thursday, Nov. 14, 12:30 p.m., 203 Computer Science Building. Dissertation: “An Empirical Assessment of the Effectiveness of Deception for Cyber Defense.” Brian Levine, chr.

Niloufar Khoshbakht, Ph.D., Environmental Conservation, Thursday, Nov. 14, 3 p.m., 312 Design Building. Dissertation: “Computational Modeling of Laminated Veneer Bamboo (LVB) Dowel Joints.” Peggi Clouston, chr.

Rakesh Krishna Kumar, Ph.D., Plant Biology, Friday, Nov. 15, noon., N610 Life Science Laboratories. Dissertation: “Tracking a Long Distance Iron Deficiency Signal.” Elsbeth Walker, chr.