Brock University graduate student thesis defences are scheduled for next week. The following is a list of thesis defences taking place between Monday, Sept. 8 and Friday, Sept. 12.
Master of Science in Applied Health Sciences (Kinesiology) thesis defence
Cameron Lynn, a Master of Science in Applied Health Sciences candidate, will defend the thesis “Trigeminal reflex regulation of human sympathetic neuronal discharge and recruitment strategies” on Friday, Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in STH 361.
The examination committee includes Toby Mündel, Chair; Stephen Klassen, Supervisor; Anthony Incognito, External Examiner (Memorial University of Newfoundland); and Debbie O’Leary and Stephen Cheung, Committee Members.
Master of Arts in Applied Health Sciences (Recreation, Sport and Community) thesis defence
Mandisa Lau, a Master of Arts in Applied Health Sciences candidate, will defend the thesis “Swinging toward intentionality: Exploring the process of life skills development in seasonal camp staff at a sport-based PYD camp using creative non-fictions” on Thursday, Sept. 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. in STH 361.
The examination committee includes Pei-Chun Hsieh, Chair; Corliss Bean, Supervisor; Heather Ramey, External Examiner (Brock University); and Tayna Forneris and Kaitlin Fredericks, Committee Members.
Master of Arts in Applied Health Sciences (Nursing) thesis defence
Kendra-Lee Dupuis, a Master of Arts in Applied Health Sciences candidate, will defend the thesis “Navigating the Landscape of Donation After Uncontrolled Death by Circulatory Criteria in Canada” on Thursday, Sept. 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in STH 361.
The examination committee includes Dawn Prentice, Chair; Vanessa Silva e Silva, Supervisor; Jane Simanovski, External Examiner (University of Windsor); and Amina Silva and Chelsea Lanos, Committee Members.
Master of Arts in Applied Disability Studies thesis defence
Ann Mundel, a Master of Arts in Applied Disability Studies candidate, will defend the thesis “Between Promise and Practice: Unmasking Inclusion in Ontario’s Education System” on Monday, Sept. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. in TH 150 and in virtual format.
The examination committee includes Rebecca Raby, Chair; Jan Frijters, Supervisor; Monique Somma, External Examiner (Brock University); Kimberley Zonneveld, Graduate Program Director; and Kieva Hranchuk and Maureen Connolly, Committee Members.
Master of Arts in Child and Youth Studies thesis defence
Felicidy Hocking, a Master of Arts in Child and Youth Studies candidate, will defend the thesis “A Case Study of Child and Youth Advocacy in Ontario” on Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon in WH 147.
The examination committee includes Karen Campbell, Chair; Heather Ramey, Supervisor; Mona Paré, External Examiner (University of Ottawa); Heather Ramey, Graduate Program Director; and Richard Mitchell and Rebecca Raby, Committee Members.
Master of Sustainability thesis defence
Allison Clark, a Master of Sustainability candidate, will defend the thesis “Holocene Vegetation and Climate Dynamics at Two Treeline Lakes, Northwest Territories” on Thursday, Sept. 11 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in virtual format.
The examination committee includes Rebecca Raby, Chair; Michael Pisaric, Supervisor; Jeannine-Marie St-Jacques, External Examiner (Concordia University); Marilyne Carrey, Graduate Program Director; and Kevin Turner and Katrina Eyvindson, Committee Members.
Master of Arts in Child and Youth Studies thesis defence
Chae Lynn Bush, a Master of Arts in Child and Youth Studies candidate, will defend the thesis “When Anxiety meets Impulsivity: A Risk Factor for Poor Effortful Control” on Thursday, Sept. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. in WH 147.
The examination committee includes Jean-François Lamarche, Chair; Ayda Tekok-Kilic, Supervisor; Tim Murphy, External Examiner (Brock University); Heather Ramey, Graduate Program Director; and Suzanne Curtin and Erin Panda, Committee Members.
