Brock University graduate student thesis defences are scheduled for next week. The following is a list of thesis defences taking place between Monday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 28.
Master of Science in Earth Sciences thesis defence
Audrey Morrison, a Master of Science in Earth Sciences candidate, will defend the thesis “The Late Ordovician: An investigation of its thermal climate history and atmospheric composition” on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 2:30 p.m. in PLZ 600F.
The examination committee includes Melanie Pilkington, Chair; Nigel Blamey, Supervisor; Bruce Hart, External Examiner (University of Western Ontario); and Francine McCarthy and Martin Head, Committee Members.
Master of Science in Biological Sciences thesis defence
Daniel Phillipow, a Master of Science in Biological Sciences candidate, will defend the thesis “Characterization of Saccharomyces uvarum CN1 for Its Use in Aromatic White Wine Production and Mitigation of Negative Aromas from Rot-Affected Fruit” on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 1 p.m. in PLZ 601C.
The examination committee includes Melanie Pilkington, Chair; Debbie Inglis, Supervisor; Marc-André Lachance, External Examiner (University of Western Ontario); and Aleksandar Necakov and Jennifer Kelly, Committee Members.
Master of Arts in Applied Disability Studies thesis defence
Temilade Adesina, a Master of Arts in Applied Disability Studies candidate, will defend the thesis “Exploration of Concerns Affecting the Mental Well-being of Disabled Students Who Withdrew from Post-Secondary Education in Ontario” on Wednesday, Nov. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. in PLZ 600 F.
The examination committee includes Christiana Okyere Folson, Chair; Laura Mullins, Supervisor; Jeffrey Preston, External Examiner (King’s University College); Kimberley Zonneveld, Graduate Program Director; and Lisa Whittingham and Jan Frjters, Committee Members.
