Dissertation Defense
“16 WEEKS IS A LOT OF TIME TO BE AWAY”: A CONTEMPORARY EXAMINATION OF MATERNITY LEAVE PERCEPTIONS & EXPERIENCES
Doctoral Candidate Name: Allison Chandler Program: Organizational Science Defense Date and Time: July 15, 2021 – 10:30 AM Defense Location: Defense via Zoom Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Loril Gossett Committee Members: Dr. Jill Yavorsky, Dr. Alyssa McGonagle, and Dr. Laura Stanley Abstract:
Manufacturing methodologies and optomechanics for dynamic freeform optics
Doctoral Candidate Name: Dustin K. Gurganus Program: Mechanical Engineering Defense Date and Time: July 16, 2021 – 9:00 AM Defense Location: Duke Centennial Hall: Room 106A Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Matthew Davies Committee Members: Dr. Thomas Suleski, Dr. Jimmie Miller, Dr. Konstantinos Falaggis Abstract: Freeform optics have bridged the gap from theoretical to practical application […]
Supporting Modeling, Explaining, and Sensemaking of Academic Success and Risk of Undergraduate Students
Doctoral Candidate Name: Nasheen Nur Program: Computing and Information Systems Defense Date and Time: July 1, 2021 – 10:00 AM Defense Location: https://uncc.zoom.us/j/3687284011?pwd=U1RnU1RxS2pCaDBGMUZPYkhNTkZOUT09 Meeting ID: 368 728 4011 Passcode: 7Rtha1 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Wenwen Dou Committee Members: Dr. Mary Lou Maher. Dr. Mohsen Dorodchi, Dr. Xi Niu, Dr. Kim Buch Abstract: The main goal […]
Modeling of machining using a combined Finite Element (FE) and Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) method.
Doctoral Candidate Name: Nishant Ojal Program: Mechanical Engineering Defense Date and Time: July 6, 2021 – 1:00 PM Defense Location: https://uncc.zoom.us/j/91676825976?pwd=NWVkcE5ZTUMramlnNDc1N2RVV2FWdz09 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Harish P. Cherukuri Committee Members: Dr. Ronald E. Smelser, Dr. Alireza Tabarraei, Dr. Shen-En Chen Abstract: In this thesis, a combined approach based on the Finite Element (FE) and Smoothed […]
EQUIPPING PARENTS TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN’S EDUCATION: THE EFFECTS OF CHARLOTTE BILINGUAL PRESCHOOL’S FAMILY PROGRAM
Doctoral Candidate Name: Andrew Gadaire Program: Health Psychology Defense Date and Time: June 24, 2021 – 1:00 PM Defense Location: Zoom Committee chair’s Name: Ryan Kilmer Committee Members: James Cook, Laura Armstrong, Stephanie Potochnick, Joanne Carman Abstract: Charlotte Bilingual Preschool’s Family Program aims to equip parents to support their children’s education at home and at […]
“To push or not to push?”; Exploring lived experiences of former women track and field student-athletes who trained and competed through pain and injury.
Doctoral Candidate Name: Arna Erega Program: Counselor Education and Supervision Defense Date and Time: July 1, 2021 – 12:00 PM Defense Location: Zoom – https://uncc.zoom.us/j/94319683098?pwd=dTVnYkRJQXAvT1d3Q3R0MFZNOEhIQT09 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Henry L. Harris Committee Members: Dr. Jae Hoon Lim, Dr. Sejal Foxx, Dr. Clare Merlin-Knoblich, and Dr.Sandra Dika Abstract: Athletes are aware that with involvement in […]
Understanding and identifying risk factors for individuals experiencing negative psychological outcomes following social media use: A statistical analysis among female social media users without a history of an eating disorder
Doctoral Candidate Name: Marie A. Hayes Program: Health Psychology Defense Date and Time: July 1, 2021 – 8:00 AM Defense Location: Zoom Committee chair’s Name: Amy Peterman, PhD Committee Members: Erika Montanaro, Phd; Charlie Reeve, Phd; Jon Crane, PhD Abstract:
Effects of Multilevel Coaching on Teachers’ Implementation of Opportunities to Respond and Student Academic Engagement
Doctoral Candidate Name: Holly Nicole Niedermeyer Johnson Program: Special Education Defense Date and Time: July 16, 2021 – 10:00 AM Defense Location: Online via Zoom Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Ya-yu Lo Committee Members: Dr. Charles L. Wood, Dr. Robert C. Pennington, Dr. Clare Merlin-Knoblich (5th Reader: Dr. Samantha A. Gesel) Abstract: As a result of […]
Design and Modulation of Novel Chemical Probes for RNA SHAPE Analysis: Water Soluble Isatoic Anhydrides and Nicotinic Acid Imidazolides
Doctoral Candidate Name: Adam Fessler Program: Nanoscale Science Defense Date and Time: July 13, 2021 – 2:00 PM Defense Location: Burson 115 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Craig Ogle Committee Members: Dr. Markus Etzkorn, Dr. Jerry Troutman, Dr. Christopher Bejger, Dr. Todd Steck Abstract: The prediction of RNA secondary structure is complex. The biomolecule can adopt […]
HOW DOES EARLY DATING COUPLES’ COMMUNICATION VIA TEXT MESSAGING ABOUT ALCOHOL INFLUENCE ALCOHOL USE AND ATTITUDES?: EXPLORING THE MODERATING ROLES OF RELATIONSHIP POWER AND SATISFACTION
Doctoral Candidate Name: Meredith Griffin Harrison Program: Health Psychology Defense Date and Time: June 22, 2021 – 11:00 AM Defense Location: Virtually via Zoom Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Erika Montanaro Committee Members: Dr. Richard McAnulty, Dr. Amy Canevello, Dr. Amy Peterman, and Dr. Tricia Turner Abstract: Romantic relationships have an impact on both partners health […]