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

Yiwen Wang, Ph.D., Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Monday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m., Kellogg Conference Room ELab 2. Dissertation: “Unlocking the Potential of Renewable Energy for Future Energy Systems.” Erin Baker, chair.

David Turon, Ph.D., Philosophy, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2:30 p.m., South College E301. Dissertation: “The Nature and Moral Significance of Doing Harm.” Peter Graham, chair.

Irina Watson, Ph.D., Hispanic Literature and Linguistics, Friday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m., Herter Hall 301. Dissertation: “The Evolution of the Use of the Definite Article in Relative Pronouns Heading Oblique Relative Clauses in Rioplatense Spanish.” Patricia Gubitosi, chair.