Dissertation Defenses
One of the degree requirements for students in Ph.D. and Ed.D. programs is the final defense of a dissertation. A defense is an oral examination that includes a public presentation of the research, and an examination/evaluation by the faculty (this portion is closed to the public).
The table below lists the defenses scheduled for the current semester. The public is invited to attend. Students enrolled in Ph.D. and Ed.D. programs might find it particularly helpful to attend so that they know what to expect during a defense. Dissertation defenses may be held in person or virtually via Zoom or Teams. If a dissertation defense is held virtually, you may contact the department for link and log-in information.
Spring 2024
Student Name | Title of Dissertation | Committee | College/Program | Date, Time, Location |
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Kelley Glover | Sistas Vibin’: A Critical Embodied Perspective of Educational Leadership Through the Lens of Black Women Music Educators | Dr. Melissa A. Martinez, Chair Dr. Judy A. Alston, Dr. Dionne L. Davis, Dr. James W. Koschoreck, Dr. Miguel A. Guajardo | College of Education - School Improvement | February 27, 2023 Contact department for Zoom link. |
Nathan Smalley | Teaching in Flux: Mindfulness & Conditionality in Pedagogical Practice | Dr. Duncan Waite, Chair Dr. Michael O’Malley, Dr. Rolf Straubhaar, Dr. Robert White | College of Education - School Improvement | March 6, 2024 Contact department for Zoom link. |
Tijani Mohammed | Multi-Scale Investigation, Characterization, and Microstructural Analysis of Alternative Cementitious Materials for Sustainable Development | Dr. Anthony Torres, Co-chair Dr. Federico Aguayo, Co-chair, Dr. Xijun Shi, Dr. Carlos Moro Martinez, Dr. Meysam Khaleghian | College of Science and Engineering - Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization | March 5, 2024, Contact department for Zoom link. |
Sandra Luna | Latina Leaders Steadfast Disposition to Empower and Pave Pathways to Leadership in K-12 Education | Dr. Khalid Arar, Chair Dr. Miguel A. Guajardo, Dr. Clarena Larrotta, Dr. Melissa A. Martinez | College of Education - School Improvement | March 18, 2024 Contact department for Zoom link. |
Mariah Moe | Finding the Missing and Unidentified: The Application of Predictive Modeling, Ground Penetrating Radar, and Drone-based Infrared Imaging for the Detection of Unmarked Graves in South Texas | Dr. Timothy Gocha, Co- chair Dr. Kate Spradley, Co-chair Dr. Nicholas Herrmann, Dr. Alberto Giordano | College of Liberal Arts - Applied Anthropology | April 1, 2024 Contact department for Zoom link. |
Kaelyn Dobson | Influences of Captive Primate Facility Characteristics on Saimiri Microbiomes: Protocol Considerations | Dr. Jill Pruetz, Chair Dr. Beth Erhart, Dr. Deborah Cunningham, Dr. Camila Carlos-Shanley | College of Liberal Arts - Applied Anthropology | April 5, 2024 Contact department for Zoom link. |
Elizabeth Roan | Explaining the Mathematical Expressions Undergraduate STEM Majors Construct to Model Dynamic Scenarios | Dr. Jennifer Czocher, Chair Dr. Alejandra Sorto, Dr. Hamilton Hardison, Dr. Gregory Passty, Dr. Nicole Panorkou | College of Science and Engineering - Mathematics Education | March 21, 2024 1:00 p.m. Comal Building, Room 212 |
Khan Bin Asad | Investigating the Impact of Different Spatial Scales on Human Movement Patterns Extracted from Geospatial Big Data | Dr. Yihong Yuan, Chair Dr. T. Edwin Chow, Dr. Nathan Currit, Dr. Rasim Musal | College of Liberal Arts - Geographic Information Science | March 29, 2024 11:30 a.m. Evans Liberal Arts Building, Room 344 |
Previous Defenses
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Fall 2023
Student Name Title of Dissertation Committee College/Program Date, Time, Location Donna Kubena Beginning Teachers’ Experiences During the Entry Year: A Phenomenological Study Dr. Stephen Gordon, Co-Chair
Dr. Rolf Straubhaar, Co-Chair
Dr. Barry Aidman
Dr. Kim Higdon
College of Education - School Improvement August 24, 2023
1 p.m.
ZoomContact department for Zoom link.
Sojung Huh
Unpacking Geography Teachers’ Pedagogical Reasoning and Action while Teaching Sustainable Development in AP Human Geography Dr. Injeong Jo, Chair
Dr. Michael Solem
Dr. Ronald Hagelman III
Dr. Yun-Wen ChanCollege of Liberal Arts - Geographic Education October 16, 2023
9:00 a.m.
ZoomContact department for Zoom link.
Alex Katrompas Recurrence and Temporal Attention Synergy for Optimal Time-Series Modeling and Interpretability Dr. Vangelis Metsis, Chair
Dr. Apan Qasem
Dr. Ioannis Schizas
Dr. Mylene Queiroz de FariasCollege of Science and Engineering - Computer Science October 10, 2023
10:00 a.m.
Comal Building
Room 212Mei Yang Colorectal cancer risk factors and geographical variations of these factors in the United Kingdom Dr. Ben Zhan, Chair
Dr. Yihong Yuan,
Dr. Sarah Blue
Dr. Vagheesh Narasimham,College of Liberal Arts - Geographic Information Science October 20, 2023
9:00 a.m.
Evans Liberal Arts Building,
Room 142Barrie McGee Amplifying Faculty Voices on the Field of Developmental Education: A Critical Examination of Practitioner Discourse Dr. Emily Suh, Chair
Dr. Sonya Armstrong
Dr. Jodi Holschuh
Dr. Theresa CatalanoCollege of Education - Developmental Education October 19, 2023
10:00 a.m.Contact department for Zoom link
Md Abdul Halim Magnetic, Optical, and Electrochemical Characterization of Tetracyanonickelate Based Metal-Organic Frameworks Dr. William J Brittain, Co-Chair
Dr. Gary W Beall, Co-Chair
Dr. Kevin Lewis
Dr. Christopher P. Rhodes
Dr. Maggie Chen
Dr. William T. ChittendenCollege of Science and Engineering - Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization October 12, 2023
8:00 a.m.Contact department for Zoom link
Adam Alejandro Nakum tu Kuānitāp: Influences on Indigenous Men's Resource Seeking at Tribal Community Colleges Dr. Carlton Fong, Chair
Dr. Taylor Acee,
Dr. Jameson D. Lopez,
Dr. Eric PaulsonCollege of Education - Developmental Education November 2, 2023
1:00 p.m.The Education Building,
Room 3070
Contact department for Zoom linkTasnuva Udita Prioritization of Riparian Conservation Opportunities in the Upper Guadalupe River Basin (UGRB), South-Central Texas Dr. Kimberly Meitzen, Chair
Dr. Jason Julian,
Dr. Nathan Currit,
Dr. Jacquelyn DukeCollege of Liberal Arts - Geographic Information Science October 27, 2023
12:30 p.m.
Evan Liberal Arts Building,
Room 344Cassandra Gonzales Radicalizing Latina/o/x Students' Academic Help-Seeking: Exploring the Role of Community Cultural Wealth, Sense of Belonging, and Campus Climate Dr. Carlton Fong, Chair
Dr. Taylor Acee,
Dr. Jodi Holschuh,
Dr. Michael NavaCollege of Education - Developmental Education November 3, 2023
2:00 p.m.Academic Services Building North,
Room 408
Contact department for Zoom linkStephanie Finau An Analysis of White Women Literacy Instructors at Texas Postsecondary Institutions Near the U.S. Southern Border Dr. Emily Summers, Chair
Dr. Sonya Armstrong,
Dr. Jodi Holschuh,
Dr. Tamara Bertrand Jones
College of Education - Developmental Education November 2, 2023
10:00 a.m.Contact department for Zoom link
Delorean Wiley Crafting Water Stewardship: Texas Craft Breweries as Water Advocates - a Participatory Action Research Project Dr. Colleen Myles, Chair
Dr. Samantha Krause,
Dr. Eric Sarmiento,
Dr. Alida CantorCollege of Liberal Arts - Geography November 7, 2023
3:00 p.m.Evans Liberal Arts Building,
Room 142Barbara Dinkins Measurement of Rape Myth Acceptance and Juror Decision-Making Regarding Internet-Facilitated Rape Dr. Shayne Jones, Chair
Dr. Angela Jones,
Dr. Donna Vandiver,
Dr. Eric Beauregard
College of Applied Arts - Criminal Justice October 30, 2023
2:00 p.m.Contact department for Zoom link
Danielle Smilovsky Spatiotemporal Analysis of Land Deformation in West Texas and the Arizona Willcox Groundwater Basin Using Remote Sensing InSAR Dr. Jennifer Jensen, Chair
Dr. Ronald Hagelman,
Dr. Yanan Li,
Dr. Franz MeyerCollege of Liberal Arts - Geographic Information Science November 6, 2023
2:00 p.m.
Evans Liberal Arts Building,
Room 344Chijioke Anyanwu Spatial Association Between Maternal and Early-Life Exposure to Air Pollution and Acute Respiratory Infection Among Children in Nigeria. Dr. Ben Zhan, Chair
Dr. Yongmei Lu,
Dr. T. Edwin Chow,
Dr. Harold PerkinsCollege of Liberal Arts - Geographic Information Science December 4, 2023
9:00 a.m.
Evans Liberal Arts Building,
Room 344Justin Z. Goldstein Exploring Microstructural Signatures of Physiological Stress Through Cross-Sectional Geometry and Cortical Bone Histology Dr. Timothy P. Gocha, Chair
Dr. Nicholas P. Herrmann, Co - chair,
Dr. Daniel J. Wescott,
Dr. Amanda M. Agnew,
Dr. Corey M. MaggianoCollege of Liberal Arts - Applied Anthropology October 9, 2023
11:00 a.m.
Grady Early Building, Room 104Devora Gleiber Investigating Variation in Trabecular and Cortical Bone Structure due to Mobility Impairment: A Natural Experiment in Reduced Loading Dr. Daniel J. Wescott, Chair
Dr. Deborah Cunningham,
Dr. Nicholas Herrmann,
Dr. Adam SylvesterCollege of Liberal Arts - Applied Anthropology November 10, 2023
9:30 a.m.
Grady Early Building, Room 102Nekia Becerra
A Narrative Inquiry Analysis Centering the Voices and Validating the Lived Experiences of Mothering Black Teen Students through High School and Post - Secondary Opportunities
Dr. Melissa A. Martinez, Chair
Dr. Rolf J. Straubhaar,
Dr. Clarena Larrotta,
Dr. Dessynie EdwardsCollege of Education - School Improvement October 24, 2023
1:00 p.m.Contact department for Zoom link
Sascha Betts Six Black Women Educators Coming Undone Together: The Power of Collective Healing and Self-Recovery Writing on Our Journeys Toward Emancipation
Dr. Rolf Straubhaar, Chair
Dr. Dionne Davis,
Dr. Miguel Guajardo,
Dr. Melissa A. Martinez,
Dr. Shetay Ashford-HanserdCollege of Education - School Improvement November 1, 2023
3:00 p.m.Contact department for Zoom link
Marissa De Hoyos
Formation and Erosion of El Mar: Utilizing Storytelling to Analyze the Women of Color Assistant Principal Idenity
Dr. Rolf Straubhaar, Chair
Dr. Melissa A. Martinez,
Dr. Miguel A. Guajardo,
Dr. Dionne L. DavisCollege of Education - School Improvement November 7, 2023
3:00 p.m.Contact department for Zoom link
Zachary Thomas
Making Space for Creativity Exploring Creativity in Praxis; An Arts-Based Autoethnography
Dr. Rolf Straubhaar, Chair
Dr. Melissa A. Martinez,
Dr. James Koschoreck,
Dr. Miguel GuajardoCollege of Education - School Improvement November 6, 2023
11:30 a.m.Contact department for Zoom link
April Mouton The Sounds of Blackness: A Genealogical Participatory Study of Identity, Community, and rooting Dr. Miguel A. Guajardo, Chair
Dr. Khalid Arar,
Dr. Dionne Davis,
Dr. Christopher JansonCollege of Education - School Improvement October 18, 2023
1:00 p.m.Contact department for Zoom link
Amanda Bryant It’s Not Easy Being Green: The Effects of Conventional and Alternative Agricultural Practices on Stress Physiology and Immune Function in Tadpoles
Dr Caitlin Gabor, Chair
Dr. Laure Fuess,
Dr. David Rodriguez,
Dr. Jessica Hua,
Dr. Blake HossackCollege of Science and Engineering - Aquatic Resources and Integrative Biology December 12, 2023
12:00 p.m.
Supple Norris Building,
Room 376 -
Summer 2023
Student Name Title of Dissertation Committee College/Program Date, Time, Location Navid Hemmati Characterization of Polymer Modified Asphalt Binders Containing Processed Oil Dr. Soon Jae Lee, Chair
Dr. Harlan Beverly
Dr. Byoung Hee You
Dr. You Jae Kim
Dr. Jung YeonCollege of Science and Engineering - Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization July 7, 2023
9 a.m.
ZoomContact department for Zoom link.
Dmytro Katrychuk Generating realistic eye images to evaluate photosensor oculography eye-tracking for portable headsets Dr. Oleg Komogortsev, Chair
Dr. Vangelis Metsis
Dr. Martin Burtscher
Dr. Dan Witzner HansenCollege of Science and Engineering - Computer Science July 6, 2023
9:30 a.m.
Comal 212 & ZoomContact department for Zoom link.
Michael T. Ota Parent Perspectives of Autistic Students on Factors of Denial from Special Education in Texas: A Multiple Case Study Dr. Melissa A. Martinez, Chair
Dr. David DeMatthews
Dr. Miguel Guajardo
Dr. Larry PriceCollege of Education - School Improvement June 28, 2023
9 a.m.
ZoomContact department for Zoom link.
Humberto de Faria Santos Data Science Professionals' Reflections on and Learning About Issues of Privacy and Autonomy: A Phenomenological Study Dr. Joellen Coryell, Chair
Dr. Craig Hanks
Dr. Floyd Quinn
Dr. Jeremy BohonosCollege of Education - Adult, Professional, and Community Education June 26, 2023
10 a.m.
Comal Building, Room 116Mehmet Kirmizi The Mediating Role of Teacher Expectancy on Participation in Mathematics Whole Class Discussions Dr. Sharon Strickland, Co-Chair
Dr. Hiroko Warshauer, Co-Chair
Dr. Cody Patterson
Dr. Kate Melhuish
Dr. Naneh ApkarianCollege of Science and Engineering - Mathematics Education June 21, 2023
3 p.m.
DERR 336 & ZoomContact department for Zoom link.
Tuhin Dey Growth and Characterization of Germanium Tin Carbide Alloys: Possible Photonic Materials for Lasers and Amplifiers Dr. Mark A. Wistey, Chair
Dr. Mark W. Holtz
Dr. Edwin L. Piner
Dr. Ravi Droopad
Dr. Seth R. BankCollege of Science and Engineering - Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization June 21, 2023
9 a.m.
RFM 3219A & ZoomContact department for Zoom link.
Ashraf Demian A Characterization of College Algebra Assessment During the Transition to Emergency Remote Teaching Dr. Alex White, Chair
Dr. Sharon Strickland
Dr. Samuel Obara
Dr. Taylor AceeCollege of Science and Engineering - Mathematics Education June 14, 2023
1 p.m.
DERR 339Christina G. Hernandez The Gibbous and Crescent of La Luna: Emergent Bilingual Educator Experiences in the K-20 Public School System as Student and Educator Dr. Miguel Guajardo, Chair
Dr. Melissa A. Martinez
Dr. Rolf Straubhaar
Dr. Liliana Patricia SaldañaCollege of Education - School Improvement June 9, 2023
10 a.m.
ZoomContact department for Zoom link.
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Spring 2023
Student Name Title of Dissertation Committee College/Program Date, Time, Location Nitindra Chowdary Pavuluri Lempel-Ziv (LZ) Based Compression Algorithms with Adaptive and Parallel System Configurations Dr. Dan Tamir, Chair
Dr. Apan Qasem
Dr. Tanzima Islam
Dr. Semih AslanCollege of Science and Engineering - Computer Science April 14, 2023
3:30 p.m.
Comal 212Isha Desai Direct Capture and Amplification of SARS-CoV-2 RNA Using Novel Molecular Buoys From Wastewater Samples Dr. Shannon Weigum, Chair
Dr. Tania Betancourt
Dr. Keisuke Ikehata
Dr. Sean Kerwin
Dr. Rodney RohdeCollege of Science and Engineering - Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization April 14, 2023
2:30 p.m.
Zoom
Please contact department for Zoom information
Sophia Mavroudas An Exploration of Histological Variation in the Human Rib: Applications for Age Estimation Methods in Applied Anthropology Dr. Nicholas P. Herrmann, Chair
Dr. Christian M. Crowder
Dr. M. Kate Spradley
Dr. Daniel J. WescottCollege of Liberal Arts - Applied Anthropology April 14, 2023
10 a.m.
Grady Early Building, Room 102Amanda Gregory Viability Study of the BIPV-PCM Microfacility Under Severe Weather Conditions Dr. Tongdan Jin, Chair
Dr. Jana Minifie
Dr. Yoichi Miyahara
Dr. Eduardo Perez
Dr. Byoung Hee YouCollege of Science and Engineering - Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization April 13, 2023
10 a.m.
Zoom
Please contact department for Zoom information
Yusik Choi Patterns of Space, Time, and Theme Inscribed in Texas Official Historical Markers Dr. Alberto Giordano, Chair
Dr. Ronald Hagelman
Dr. Edwin Chow
Dr. Kenneth FooteCollege of Liberal Arts - Geography April 11, 2023
8 a.m.
Zoom & ELA 344
Please contact department for Zoom information
Ghadeer Ahmed Alabandi Optimizing Parallel Graph Analytics through Advanced Innovative Techniques Dr. Martin Burtscher, Chair
Dr. Keshav Pingali, UT Austin
Dr. Apan Qasem
Dr. Jelena TesicCollege of Science and Engineering - Computer Science April 10, 2023
3:30 p.m.
Comal 310Eulogia Martinez A Pedagogy of Hopes and Dreams: An Invitation to a Dynamic Critical Learning Process Dr. Miguel Guajardo, Chair
Dr. Monica Valdez
Dr. Clarena Larrotta
Dr. Rolf StraubhaarCollege of Education - School Improvement April 10, 2023
3 p.m.
Please contact department for Zoom information
Luis Baeza Narratives Of Older Male Latino Migrant Workers From A Texas Border Town Dr. Clarena Larrotta, Chair
Dr. Jeremy W. Bohonos
Dr. Miguel A. Guajardo
Dr. Melissa A MartinezCollege of Education - Adult, Professional, and Community Education April 10, 2023
11:30 p.m.
Please contact department for Zoom information
Yolanda G. Grijalva The Journey of Interrogating the Impostor: Four Maestras Narrate the Transformational Process of Authoring a Collective Story of Latina Leadership Dr. Miguel Guajardo, Chair
Dr. Melissa A. Martinez
Dr. Rolf Straubhaar
Dr. Leticia GrimaldoCollege of Education - School Improvement April 6, 2023
11 a.m.
Zoom
Please contact department for Zoom information
Luciano Castro Using Autoenthogrpahy to Re-Frame School Turnaround: Praxis Through the Eyes of a Chicano School Leader in Texas Schools Dr. Miguel Guajardo, Chair
Dr. Khalid Arar, Co-chair
Dr. Benjamin Grijalva
Dr. Melissa A Martinez
Dr. James W. KoschoreckCollege of Education - School Improvement April 6, 2023
9 a.m.
Zoom
Please contact department for Zoom information
Gentry Atkinson Mitigating the Effects of Label Noise in Time-Series Sensor Data Using Deep Feature Extraction Dr. Vangelis Metsis, Chair
Dr. Ju Gao
Dr. Ziliang Zong
Dr. Vassilis AthitsosCollege of Science and Engineering - Computer Science April 5, 2023
5 p.m.
Comal 212Venancio Saldaña The Educational Struggles of Three Emergent Bilinguals: A Critical Ethnography Dr. Miguel Guajardo, Chair
Dr. Khalid Arar, Co-chair
Dr. Benjamin Grijalva
Dr. Melissa A Martinez
Dr. James W. KoschoreckCollege of Education - School Improvement April 5, 2023
1 p.m.
Zoom
Please contact department for Zoom information
Lee Hinkle Deep Neural Network Representations of Physiological Time-Series Sensor data for Improved Recognition Performance Dr. Vangelis Metsis, Chair
Dr. Hee (Anne) Ngu
Dr. Apan Qasem
Dr. Damian Valles MolinaCollege of Science and Engineering - Computer Science April 5, 2023
12 p.m.
Comal 212Araceli "Sally" Sosa Latinas Negotiating Borders in Formal Education: A Deeper Spectrum Understanding of the Mestiza Dr. Melissa Martinez, Chair
Dr. Patricia Guerra
Dr. Clarena Larrotta
Dr. Sarah Jean BakerCollege of Education - School Improvement April 5, 2023
10 a.m.
Zoom
Please contact department for Zoom information
Heriberto Arambula Acosta Story of Re-Creating Home: Learning as a Tool for Healing Post Military Service Dr. Miguel Guajardo, Co-chair
Dr. Khalid Arar, Co-chair
Dr. Rachel V. Gonzalez-Martin
Dr. Melissa A Martinez
Dr. Rolf J StraubhaarCollege of Education - School Improvement April 4, 2023
2:30 p.m.
ASB-South Room 306 (Conference Room)Holly Shinn Developmental Educators’ Perspectives of Online Teaching and Learning within a Community of Inquiry Framework Dr. Jodi Holschuh, Chair
Dr. Taylor Acee
Dr. Sonya Armstrong
Dr. Doug HolschuhCollege of Education - Developmental Education April 4, 2023
2 p.m.
ASBN 450-B and via ZoomMark Cantú Nuestra Historia: A Multi-Sited Critical Ethnography Dr. Miguel Guajardo, Chair
Dr. Khalid Arar, Co-chair
Dr. Melissa Martinez
Dr. James Koschoreck
Dr. Benjamin GrijalvaCollege of Education - School Improvement April 3, 2023
1 p.m.
Zoom
Please contact department for Zoom information
Chandan Howlader Ink Formulation for Antisolvent-Free Tin-Based Perovskite Thin Film Deposition and Application in Solar Cells Dr. Maggie Yihong Chen, Chair
Dr. Ravindranath Droopad
Dr. Ir. Wilhelmus J. Geerts
Dr. Semih Aslan
Dr. Sanjoy PaulCollege of Science and Engineering - Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization April 3, 2023
11 a.m.
Ingram 2001Maria G. Narvaez Latinx Parent and Family Engagement Within the Bilingual Community: Building Collective Learning Partnerships Through the Use of Non-Conventional Methods Dr. Miguel Guajardo, Co-chair
Dr. Khalid Arar, Co-chair
Dr. Benjamin Grijalva
Dr. Melissa A Martinez
Dr. James KoschoreckCollege of Education - School Improvement April 3, 2023
11 a.m.
Zoom
Please contact department for Zoom information
Molly Miranker Principles of Humanitarian Gisci: Migrant Death Along the Texas-Mexico Border, 1990–2020 Dr. Alberto Giordano, Chair
Dr. Jennifer Devine
Dr. Eric Sarmiento
Dr. Kate SpradleyCollege of Liberal Arts - Geography April 3, 2023
10 a.m.
Zoom & ELA 344
Please contact department for Zoom information
Cody Blakeney Reducing Training Cost and Improving Inference Speed Through Neural Network Compression Dr. Ziliang Zong, Chair
Dr. Tanzima Islam
Dr. Yan Yan
Dr. Vangelis MetsisCollege of Science and Engineering - Computer Science March 31, 2023
9 a.m.
Comal 116Ikechukwu Okechi Carbonation and Chloride-ion-Induced Corrosion in Alternative Cementitious Material Concrete Dr. Anthony Torres, Co-Chair
Dr. Federico Aguayo, Co-Chair
Dr. Yoo-Jae Kim
Dr. Meysam Khaleghian
Dr. Xijun Shi
Dr. Ted MoffattCollege of Science and Engineering - Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization March 28, 2023
9 a.m.
Zoom
Please contact department for Zoom information
Autumn Guel An Examination of Adult Undergraduate Students' Perceptions of Career Development, Lifelong/Continuous Learning, and The Development of Possible Selves After Participating In A Career-Based Capstone Experience Dr. Jovita M. Ross-Gordon , Co-Chair
Dr. Joellen E. Coryell, Co-Chair
Dr. Ann K. Brooks
Dr. Robert F. ReardonCollege of Education - Adult, Professional, and Community Education March 27, 2023
9:30 a.m.
Zoom
Please contact department for Zoom information
Peg Richmond How Adult Entrepreneurs Perceive and Resolve Differences in their Own and Others' Assessments of Their Entrepreneurial Competence: A Study of Self-directed Learning and Coping Dr. Joellen E. Coryell, Co-Chair
Dr. Robert F. Reardon, Co-Chair
Dr. Jana R. Minifie
Dr. Larry R. PriceCollege of Education - Adult, Professional, and Community Education February 24, 2023
9 a.m.
Zoom
Please contact CLAS department for Zoom information
Tanjina Ahmed Magnetic Characterization of the Hard-Magnetic Polymer Composite 3DPrinter Filament for the Development of Magnetic Field Assisted Additive Manufacturing (MFAAM) Dr. Ir. Wilhelmus J. Geerts, Chair
Dr. Gary W. Beall
Dr. Jitendra S. Tate
Dr. Maggie (Yihong) Chen
Dr. Craig HanksCollege of Science and Engineering - Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization January 23, 2023
2 p.m.
RFM 3219ASindura Subanemy Kularajan STEM Undergraduates' Structural Conception of Situational Attributes Dr. Jennifer Czocher, Chair
Dr. Jessica Bishop
Dr. Hwa Young Lee
Dr. Hamilton Hardison
Dr. Gloria StillmanCollege of Science and Engineering - Mathematics Education January 20, 2023
3:30 p.m.
Derrick Hall, Room 333 -
Fall 2022
Student Name Title of Dissertation Committee College/Program Date, Time, Location Andrea Flores The Latina Doctoral Student Experience: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study Dr. Jovita M. Ross-Gordon , Co-Chair
Dr. Clarena Larrotta, Co-Chair
Dr. Melissa Martinez
Dr. Robert F. ReardonCollege of Education - Adult, Professional, and Community Education December 8, 2022
10 a.m.
Contact Dept for Zoom linkTravis Jack Navigating Identity and Persistence Through Mentoring: The Experiences of Black Male Teachers in Predominantly White Schools Dr. James W. Koschoreck, Chair
Dr. Bergeron Harris
Dr. Melissa Martinez
Dr. April Peters-HawkinsCollege of Education - School Improvement November 9, 2022
8 a.m.
Contact CLAS Dept for LocationAlexis Campbell District Superintendents' Experiences During the Covid-19 Crisis Dr. Rolf J. Straubhaar, Chair
Dr. Barry Aidman
Dr. Bergeron Harris
Dr. Melissa MartinezCollege of Education - School Improvement November 8, 2022
8 a.m.
Contact CLAS Dept for LocationMichael Gildner Bromination of Activated Arenes using Carbene Supported Chalcogen Catalysts Dr. Todd Hudnall, Chair
Dr. Bill Brittain
Dr. Sean Kerwin
Dr. Ben Martin
Dr. Casey WadeCollege of Science and Engineering - Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization November 7, 2022
9 a.m.
Online (Zoom)Bhagyashree Mishra Fabrication Of All Aerosol Jet Printed Flexible Carbon Nanotube (CNT) Transistor and Its Application Dr. Maggie (Yihong) Chen, Chair
Dr. Ravindranath Droopad
Dr. Gary Beall
Dr. Semih Aslan
Dr. Craig HanksCollege of Science and Engineering - Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization November 4, 2022
11 a.m.
Online (Zoom)Haitao Gong Improving Pavement Distress Measurement with Deep Learning Dr. Feng Wang, Chair
Dr. Jelena Tešić
Dr. Xijun Shi
Dr. William Stapleton
Dr. Yaxiong HuangCollege of Science and Engineering - Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization November 4, 2022
8:30 a.m.
Online (Zoom)Lauren Chaney Civic Education Initiatives in Central Texas: A Descriptive Case Study Dr. Clarena Larrotta, Chair
Dr. Joellen E. Coryell
Dr. Emily M. Payne
Dr. Rolf StraubhaarCollege of Education - Adult, Professional, and Community Education November 3, 2022
10 a.m.
Contact CLAS Dept for LocationDiana Saenz Experiences of Secondary-Aged Latinx English Learner Students in Virtual Learning During the Covid-19 Pandemic Dr. Rolf J. Straubhaar
Dr. Melissa Martinez
Dr. Chaitra McGrew
Dr. James KoschoreckCollege of Education - School Improvement October 26, 2022
10 a.m.
Contact CLAS Dept for LocationMolly McDowell Social Disorganization Theory, Gentrification, and Intimate Partner Violence in Austin, Texas Dr. Bob. E. Vasquez
Dr. Callie M. Rennison (External)
Dr. Kim Rossmo
Dr. Mark C. StaffordCollege of Applied Arts - Criminal Justice October 4, 2022
1 p.m.
Online (Zoom) -
Summer 2022
Student Name Title of Dissertation Committee College/Program Date, Time, Location Shayne R. O'Brien The Influence of Teleconnections on the Presence of North Atlantic Icebergs South of 48 Degrees North: 1983-2020 Dr. Richard Dixon, Chair
Dr. Yanan (Nancy) Li
Dr. Nathan Currit
Dr. Todd MooreCollege of Liberal Arts - Geography August 3, 2022
3 p.m.
Online (Zoom)Abbie Salcedo Addressing Racial Workplace Injustice: A Phenomenological Comparative Study Between the Perspectives of African American and White Women with Full Professorships Dr. Jeremy Bohonos, Chair
Dr. Jasmine Austin
Dr. Joellen Coryell
Dr. Miguel Guajardo
Dr. Melissa MartinezCollege of Education - Adult, Professional, and Community Education July 13, 2022
8 a.m.
Online (Zoom)Mariana Acosta Electrospun Electroactive Polymer Nanocomposites for Photocatalysis Dr. Jennifer Irvin, Chair
Dr. Tania Betancourt
Dr. William Chittenden
Dr. Ryan Peterson
Dr. Nikoleta TheodoropoulouCollege of Science and Engineering - Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization July 8, 2022
9 a.m.
Online (Zoom)Thu Ya Aung Policy Trajectories in Myanmar’s Education Reform and the Relationship Between Policymakers and Policy Actors Dr. Rolf Straubhaar, Chair
Dr. Khalid Arar
Dr. James Koschoreck
Dr. Melissa MartinezCollege of Education - School Improvement July 8, 2022
8 a.m.
Online (Zoom)Ashley Mutchler The Role of Esc2 and DNA in Smc5/6-mediated Sgs1-Top3-Rmi1 Sumoylation Dr. Xiaoyu Xue, Chair
Dr. Xiaolan Zhao
Dr. Tania Betancourt
Dr. Karen Lewis
Dr. Kevin LewisCollege of Science and Engineering - Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization July 7, 2022
11 a.m.
Online (Zoom)Esther Renée Bocanegra El Jardín For Latina Scholars: Cultivating, Nurturing, And Sustaining Pedagogical Spaces For Identity Formation And Community Building Dr. Miguel Guajardo, Chair
Dr. Melissa Martinez
Dr. Leticia Grimaldo
Dr. Bergeron HarrisCollege of Education - School Improvement July 6, 2022
2 p.m.
Online (Zoom)Elizabeth Lambert Mathematicians as Professors: Narrative Accounts of Their Teaching Experiences and Conceptions of Teaching Dr. Jessica Bishop, Chair
Dr. Cody Patterson
Dr. Sharon Strickland
Dr. Luz Maldonado RodriguezCollege of Science and Engineering - Mathematics Education July 5, 2022
4 p.m.
Online (Zoom)Allison Fernandez The Impact of Parental Incarceration on Adolescent Offending Dr. Shayne Jones, Chair
Dr. Ashley Arnio
Dr. Bob E. Vásquez
Dr. Josh C. CochranCollege of Applied Arts - Criminal Justice July 5, 2022
10 a.m.
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