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

Elizabeth Nielsen, Ph.D., Communication, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m., via Zoom. Dissertation: “Framing Fanart.” Emily West, Chair.

Julie Woods, Ph.D., Anthropology, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 3 p.m., Machmer E-24. Dissertation: “The Possibilities of Protocols: Pathways to Relational Knowledge Sharing in a Settler Colonial Context.” Sonya Atalay, Chair.

Xiaomeng Liu, Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Friday, Nov. 3, 2 p.m., Life Sciences Room N410.  Dissertation: “Power Generation from Ambient Water Using Microbial Materials.” Jun Yao, Chair.

April Kelley Rist, Ph.D., Education, Friday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m., via Zoom.  Dissertation: “Examining Social Capital and its Role in Special Education Leadership.” Mary Lynn Boscardin, Chair.