Doctoral Oral Exams for Nov. 12-16

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

Qinfang Sun, Ph.D., Chemistry, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m., 869 Lederle Graduate Research Tower. Dissertation: “Simulating Hydrogen Bonded Clusters and Zeolite Clusters for Renewable Energy Applications.” Scott Auerbach, chr.

David Mosher, Ph.D., Music, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 11:15 a.m., Old Chapel Conference Room. Dissertation: “Implicit Learning as a Means of Tonal Jazz Pitch-Listening Skills Acquisition.” Gary Karpinski, chr.

Daniel Habtemichael, Ph.D., Anthropology, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m., E24 Machmer Hall. Dissertation: “Modeling the Local Political Economy of Adulis: 1000 BCE-700 ACE.” Robert Paynter, chr.

Luis Enrique Pineda, Ph.D., College of Information and Computer Sciences, Friday, Nov. 16, 9:30 a.m., 150 Computer Science Building. Dissertation: “Efficient Probabilistic Reasoning Using Partial State-Space Exploration.” Shlomo Zilberstein, chr.

Maria Rocha Granados, Ph.D., Microbiology, Friday, Nov. 16, 9:30 a.m., 112 Skinner Hall. Dissertation: “Nascent DNA Proteomics Analysis Uncovers DNA Replication Dynamics in the Human Pathogen Trypanosoma brucei.” Michele Klingbeil, chr.

Stephanie Pirroni, Ph.D., College of Education, Friday, Nov. 16, 1 p.m., 120 Montague House. Dissertation: “The Role of Capabilities in Technical and Vocational Education: A Case Study of an Education for Development Program in Columbia.” Gretchen Rossman, chr.