PhD in Psychology thesis defence – Justin Carré
Justin Carré, PhD student in Psychology, will present his thesis defence on Friday, May 14 at 10 a.m. in Plaza 600F. The title of his thesis is “Social Neuroendocrinology of Competition.” Examining committee members are: Marilyn Rose, chair; Robert Josephs, University of Texas, external examiner; Cheryl McCormick, supervisor; Zopito Marini, internal examiner; Michael Ashton and Nancy DeCourville, committee members. All are welcome to attend.
MEd thesis defence — Ewalina Niemczyk
Ewelina Niemczyk, Master of Education student, will present her thesis defence on Monday, May 17 at 10:30 a.m. in PL 600F. The title of the thesis is “Expanding the Research Horizon in Higher Education: Master’s Students’ Perceptions of Research Assistantships.” External examiner: Michael Owen, University of Ontario Institute of Technology; supervisor: Michelle McGinn; committee members: Alice Schutz and Michael Manley-Casimir; chair of the examining committee: Michael Kompf. All are welcome to attend.
MEd thesis defence — Katia Ciampa
Katia Ciampa, Master of Education student, will present her thesis defence on Tuesday, May 18 at 2 p.m. in WH 147 (Welch Hall). The title of the thesis is “The Impact of a Hypermedia-Based Children’s Literature Program on Primary Students’ Reading Motivation.” External examiner: Jennifer Jenson, York University; supervisor: Tiffany Gallagher; committee members: Ann-Marie DiBiase and Candace Figg; chair of the examining committee: Coral Mitchell. All are welcome to attend.
MSc in Management thesis defence – Dan Xing
Master of Science in Management thesis defence for Dan Xing, Faculty of Business, Department of Finance, Operations and Information Systems, will be Wednesday, May 26 at 9:30 a.m. in Sankey Chambers. The title of her thesis is “Determinants of bankruptcy protection duration for Canadian firms.” Her examining committee members are: Michael Plyley, chair; Iraj Fooladi, external examiner, School of Business Administration, Dalhousie University; Skander Lazrak, supervisor; Mohamed Ayadi and Lawrence He. All are welcome.
Master of Arts thesis defence — Jeremy Thompson
Jeremy Thompson (MA Leisure Studies) will defend his thesis on Friday, May 28 at 11 a.m. in WC204B. The title of his thesis is “Climbers’ Perceptions Toward Sustainable Bouldering at the Niagara Glen Nature Reserve.” Supervisor: Garrett Hutson; advisory committee: Tim O’Connell & Erin Sharpe; external examiner: David Butz , Brock University; chair: Dr. Trent Newmeyer.
