The following is a list of thesis defences taking place between Monday, July 29 and Friday, Aug. 2.
Master of Science in Applied Health Sciences (Kinesiology) thesis defence
Tamar Kritzer, a Master of Science in Applied Health Sciences candidate, will defend the thesis “Longitudinal Effects of Sex-Based Shoe Design on the Biomechanics of Basketball Specific Movements” on Tuesday, July 30 from 9 a.m. to noon in WC 204.
The examination committee includes Shawn Beaudette, Chair; Michael Holmes, Supervisor; Scott Landry, External Examiner (Acadia University); and Nicole Chimera and Craig Tokuno, Committee Members.
Master of Science in Applied Health Sciences (Health Sciences) thesis defence
Matteo Nadile, a Master of Science in Applied Health Sciences candidate, will defend the thesis “Investigating the effects of the polyphenol, carnosic acid in prostate cancer” on Tuesday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in STH 361.
The examination committee includes Brent Faught, Chair; Litsa Tsiani, Supervisor; Lori MacNeil, External Examiner (Brock University); and Newman Sze, Val Fajardo and Wendy Ward, Committee Members.
Master of Arts in Applied Health Sciences (Leisure Studies) thesis defence
Vivien Ugwu, a Master of Arts in Applied Health Sciences candidate, will defend the thesis “The Acculturation Experiences of Newcomer Healthcare Workers in Rural Canada: A Case Study” on Tuesday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in STH 452.
The examination committee includes Ryan Clutterbuck, Chair; Kyle Rich, Supervisor; Kim Lopez, External Examiner (University of Waterloo); and Miya Narushima and Chris Fullerton, Committee Members.
Master of Arts in Applied Disability Studies thesis defence
Kayla Cormier, a Master of Arts in Applied Disability Studies candidate, will defend the thesis “Investigating the Relationship Between Self-Confidence and Burnout for Professionals Supporting Adults with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities Engaging in Challenging Behaviour” on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. in TH 150.
The examination committee includes Karen Campbell, Chair; Laura Mullins, Supervisor; Corina Jimenez-Gomez, External Examiner (University of Florida); Rosemary Condillac, Graduate Program Director and Committee Member; and Jan Frijters, Committee Member.
Master of Science in Biological Sciences thesis defence
Fardad Pirri, a Master of Science in Biological Sciences candidate, will defend the thesis “Regulation of social behaviour via oxytocin receptor signaling in the caudodorsal lateral septum in Long-Evans male and female rats ” on Friday, Aug. 2 at noon in PLZ 600F.
The examination committee includes Jeff Stuart, Chair; Cheryl McCormick, Supervisor; Brian C. Trainor, External Examiner (University of California, Davis); and Gaynor Spencer and Stephen Glasgow, Committee Members.
