Dissertation Defense

Using Tools to Support Productive Mathematical Discussions: A Multiple Case Study

Doctoral Candidate Name: Julie Bacak Program: Curriculum and Instruction Defense Date and Time: April 11, 2023 – 11:00 AM Defense Location: COED 362 Committee chair’s Name: Madelyn Colonnese Committee Members: Drew Polly, Tracy Rock, Michelle Stephan Abstract: Facilitating productive mathematical discussions is considered a core practice of mathematics education. The complexity of this teaching practice […]

Power system oscillation identification, classification and control based on subspace identification

Doctoral Candidate Name: Fahim Al Hasnain Program: Electrical and Computer Engineering Defense Date and Time: March 14, 2023 – 9:00 AM Defense Location: EPIC 2224 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Sukumar Kamalasadan Committee Members: Dr, Badrul Chowdhury, Dr. Abasifreke Ebong, Dr. Brett Tempest Abstract: Accurate knowledge and estimation of the electro-mechanical modes in the power system […]

Power system oscillation identification, classification and control based on subspace identification

Doctoral Candidate Name: Fahim Al Hasnain Program: Electrical and Computer Engineering Defense Date and Time: March 14, 2023 – 9:00 AM Defense Location: EPIC 2224 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Sukumar Kamalasadan Committee Members: Dr, Badrul Chowdhury, Dr. Abasifreke Ebong, Dr. Brett Tempest Abstract: Accurate knowledge and estimation of the electro-mechanical modes in the power system […]

INVESTIGATIONS OF COHERENCE AND STRUCTURED LIGHT

Doctoral Candidate Name: Joseph Mays Program: Optical Science and Engineering Defense Date and Time: March 30, 2023 – 10:00 AM Defense Location: Duke Centennial Hall, room 208 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Greg Gbur Committee Members: Dr. Greg Gbur, Dr. Angela Davies Allen, Dr. Tom Suleski, Dr. Mohamad-Ali Hasan Abstract: The combination of singular optics and […]

Three Essays in Empirical Asset Pricing and Return Predictability

Doctoral Candidate Name: Yueliang Lu Program: Business Administration: Finance Defense Date and Time: March 24, 2023 – 2:00 PM Defense Location: Friday 212 Committee chair’s Name: Yufeng Han, Weidong Tian Committee Members: I-Hsuan Ethan Chiang, Steven P. Clark, Christopher Kirby, Jiancheng Jiang Abstract:

Power system oscillation identification, classification and control through subspace identification

Doctoral Candidate Name: Fahim Al Hasnain Program: Electrical and Computer Engineering Defense Date and Time: March 14, 2023 – 9:00 AM Defense Location: EPIC 2224 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Sukumar Kamalasadan Committee Members: Dr. Badrul Chowdhury, Dr. Abasifreke Ebong, Dr. Brett Tempest Abstract: Modern power systems are complex in nature. Accurate knowledge and estimation of […]

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VIDEO DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NEWLY DIAGNOSED PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY CAREGIVER

Doctoral Candidate Name: Dawn Mergenthaler Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice Defense Date and Time: March 31, 2023 – 1:00 PM Defense Location: CHHS 332 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Kathleen Jordan Committee Members: Dr. Kelly Powers, Dr. Margaret Hunter, Dr. Andrew Truman Abstract: Effective discharge teaching for caregivers of newly diagnosed pediatric oncology patients can reduce […]

PEER AUDIT AND FEEDBACK: A DOCUMENTATION-FOCUSED QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Doctoral Candidate Name: Michal Ida Glass Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice Defense Date and Time: March 30, 2023 – 9:00 AM Defense Location: CHHS 332 Committee chair’s Name: Kelly Powers, PhD, RN, CNE Committee Members: Laura M. Magennis, DNP, RN, RNC-OB, NPD-BC; Carmen L. Shaw DNP, RN-BC, NEA-BC; Duan Chen, PhD Abstract: Background: The most […]

The effect of a leadership development program on healthcare leaders

Doctoral Candidate Name: Felicia Hipp Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice Defense Date and Time: March 23, 2023 – 9:00 AM Defense Location: College of Health and Human Services: CHHS 332 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. David Langford Committee Members: Dr. Kathleen Jordan, Dr. Daniel Frayne, Dr. Jan Warren-Findlow Abstract: This scholarly project evaluates the effect of […]

Faculty Experiences in Teaching Students with Visual Impairments in Higher Education Online Language Courses

Doctoral Candidate Name: Liane She Program: Educational Leadership Defense Date and Time: March 27, 2023 – 11:00 AM Defense Location: Zoom Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Florence Martin Committee Members: Dr. Ayesha Sadaf, Dr. Jae Hoon Lim, Dr. Concepcion de Godev, Dr. Bobby Hobgood Abstract: In higher education institutions, as the number of online language courses […]