Brock University graduate student thesis defences are scheduled for next week. The following is a list of thesis defences taking place between Monday, Sept. 22 and Friday, Sept. 26.
Master of Science in Applied Health Sciences (Kinesiology) thesis defence
Joshua Nowlan, a Master of Science in Applied Health Sciences candidate, will defend the thesis “The effects of hand and forearm cooling on self-paced cycling performance in the heat” on Friday, Sept. 26 from 8 to 11 a.m. in virtual format.
The examination committee includes Litsa Tsiani, Chair; Stephen Cheung, Supervisor; Chris Pignanelli, External Examiner (Canadian Sport Institute Ontario); and Toby Mundel and Chris Tyler, Committee Members.
Master of Science in Applied Health Sciences (Kinesiology) thesis defence
Mia Landry, a Master of Science in Applied Health Sciences candidate, will defend the thesis “Investigating Experienced Female USPORT Coaches’ Process of Creating Positive Team Culture” on Friday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon in STH 361.
The examination committee includes Jae Patterson, Chair; Phil Sullivan, Supervisor; Todd Loughead, External Examiner (University of Windsor); and Erin Sharpe and Joe Barrett, Committee Members.
Master of Arts in Applied Health Sciences (Sport Management) thesis defence
David Pulgarin-Mesa, a Master of Arts in Applied Health Sciences candidate, will defend the thesis “Stories in the Spotlight: Examining Athlete Branding Strategies of Elite Women’s Football Players during the 2023 Women’s World Cup” on Friday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon in WC 204.
The examination committee includes Taylor McKee, Chair; Olan Scott, Supervisor; Katie Lebel, External Examiner (University of Guelph); and Nick Burton and Ryan Clutterbuck, Committee Members.
Master of Arts in Applied Disability Studies thesis defence
Chantal Veilleux, a Master of Arts in Applied Disability Studies candidate, will defend the thesis “Addressing Cultural Humility: Teaching Graduate Students Culturally Informed Self-Reflection using Intersectional Identity Case Scenarios” on Monday, Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon in TH 150.
The examination committee includes Larissa Zwar, Chair; Priscilla Burnham Riosa, Supervisor; Patricia Wright, External Examiner (Proof Positive); Kimberley Zonneveld, Graduate Program Director; and Jan Frijters and Alison Cox, Committee Members.
Master of Arts in Applied Disability Studies thesis defence
Samantha Kuno, a Master of Arts in Applied Disability Studies candidate, will defend the thesis “Comparing the Effects of Acoustical Feedback and Praise within the TAGteach Framework to Teach Off-Ice Figure Skating Skills to Children” on Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in WH 147.
The examination committee includes Tricia Vause, Chair; Kimberley Zonneveld, Supervisor and Graduate Program Director; Heather Zerger, External Examiner (University of South Florida); and David Ditor and Kieva Hranchuk, Committee Members.
Master of Arts in Child and Youth Studies thesis defence
Erika Savage, a Master of Arts in Child and Youth Studies candidate, will defend the thesis “Cognitive Engagement Across Academic and Extracurricular Activities” on Thursday, Sept. 25 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in WH 147.
The examination committee includes Jean-François Lamarche, Chair; Heather Ramey, Supervisor; Erin Sharpe, External Examiner (Brock University); Heather Ramey, Graduate Program Director; and Sujane Kandasamy and Heather Lawford, Committee Members.
Master of Science in Computer Science thesis defence
Israt Jabin, a Master of Science in Computer Science candidate, will defend the thesis “Fair Multi-Tier Decentralized Traffic Steering in Multi-RAT Vehicular Networks” on Monday, Sept. 22 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in virtual format.
The examination committee includes Renata Queiroz Dividino, Chair; Robson De Grande, Supervisor; Glaucio de Carvalho, External Examiner; and Naser Ezzati-Jivan, Committee Member.
Master of Science in Computer Science thesis defence
Kevin Olenic, a Master of Science in Computer Science candidate, will defend the thesis “Reducing Latency and Increasing Resilience to Cyberattacks on Networks” on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 11 a.m. in ST 108.
The examination committee includes Melanie Pilkington, Chair; Sheridan Houghten, Supervisor; Glaucio de Carvalho, External Examiner; and Robson De Grande, Committee Member.
Master of Science in Computer Science thesis defence
Abhijeet Dhali, a Master of Science in Computer Science candidate, will defend the thesis “Enhancing Robustness of Graph Neural Networks Against Evasive Backdoor Attacks” on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 12:30 p.m. in virtual format.
The examination committee includes Melanie Pilkington, Chair; Renata Queiroz Dividino, Supervisor; Glaucio de Carvalho, External Examiner; and Yifeng Li, Committee Member.
Master of Science in Computer Science thesis defence
Fahad Ansar, a Master of Science in Computer Science candidate, will defend the thesis “Interactive Online System for Mathematical Induction” on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 9:30 a.m. in MCD 404.
The examination committee includes Melanie Pilkington, Chair; Michael Winter, Supervisor; Ke Qiu, External Examiner; and Naser Ezzati-Jivan, Committee Member.
Master of Science in Computer Science thesis defence
Afrin Jubaida, a Master of Science in Computer Science candidate, will defend the thesis “Hierarchical Reinforcement Learning for Adaptive Traffic Steering in 5G Multi-RAT Vehicular Networks” on Friday, Sept. 26 at 12:30 pm. in virtual format.
The examination committee includes Ke Qiu, Chair; Robson de Grande, Supervisor; Rahnuma Islam Nishat, External Examiner; and Glaucio Haroldo Silva de Carvalho, Committee Member.
