PhD in Biological Sciences — Lauren Pinault

Lauren Pinault will present her thesis defence on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. in Plaza 600F.  The title of her thesis is “Aspects of spatial and habitat ecology of multiple Anopheles species (Diptera: Culicidae): malaria vectors in the highlands and foothills of Ecuador.”  Examining committee members are:  Brian Jeynes, chair; Jan Conn, Wadsworth Centre, New York State Department of Health, external examiner; Fiona Hunter, supervisor; Ana Sanchez, internal examiner; Liette Vasseur and Glenn Tattersall, committee members.

MSc in Kinesiology — Cody Vandommele

Cody Vandommele will defend his thesis on Friday, Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in WC204B. Title: “Regulation of protein turnover during hyper-osmotic stress in skeletal muscle.” Supervisor: Brian Roy; advisory committee: Paul LeBlanc and Sandra Peters; external examiner: Darren Candow, University of Regina; chair: Gail Frost.

MA in Physical Health and Education — Kelsey Pinch

Kelsey Pinch will defend her thesis on Wednesday, Jan. 25 from 8 to 11 a.m. in WC204B. Title: “School Directors’ Perspectives of Physical Education in El Salvador: A Qualitative Case Study.” Supervisor: Jamie Mandigo; advisory committee: Mary Breunig and John Corlett; external examiner: Sarah Hillyer, Georgetown University; chair: Nancy Francis. (teleconference)

All are welcome to attend.