The following is a list of thesis defences taking place between Monday, Dec. 30 and Friday, Jan. 10.
Master of Science in Computer Sciences thesis defence
Tom Wallace, a Master of Science in Computer Science candidate, will defend the thesis “Optimization Strategies for Enhancing Resource Efficiency in Transformers & Large Language Models” on Thursday, Jan. 2 at 10 a.m. in virtual format.
The examination committee includes Ke Qiu, Chair; Naser Ezzati-Jivan and Betty Ombuki-Berman, Co-Supervisors; Blessing Ogbuokiri, External Examiner (Brock University); and Ali Emami and Yifeng Li, Committee Members.
Master of Science in Statistics thesis defence
Kamran Asgari, a Master of Science in Mathematics and Statistics candidate, will defend the thesis “Evaluation of Bayesian Networks in Soil Moisture Prediction” on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 9:30 a.m. in PLZ 601C.
The examination committee includes Georgii Nikonov, Chair; Pouria Ramazi, Supervisor; Kelly Biagi, External Examiner (Brock University); and William Marshall and Xiaojian Xu, Committee Members.
Master of Arts in Applied Health Sciences (Sport Management) thesis defence
Gillian Golosky, a Master of Arts in Applied Health Sciences candidate, will defend the thesis “Carving the Line: A Critical Examination of Women Athletes’ Experiences of Maltreatment in Freestyle Skiing” on Monday, Jan. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. in STH 361.
The examination committee includes Olan Scott, Chair; Michael Van Bussell, Supervisor; Larena Hoeber, External Examiner (University of Regina); and Dawn Trussell and Curtis Fogel, Committee Members.
