Dissertation Defense Schedule

Academic Excellence

Sharing original dissertation research is a principle to which the University of Delaware is deeply committed. It is the single most important assignment our graduate students undertake and upon completion is met with great pride.

We invite you to celebrate this milestone by attending their dissertation defense. Please review the upcoming dissertation defense schedule below and join us!

Dissertation Defense Form

Must be received two weeks prior to your defense.

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Upcoming Doctoral Dissertation Defense

The list below is organized by the most current Dissertation Defense first. You may sort by “Program of Study” or search for a specific dissertation via the search box. To learn more about a specific dissertation select the dissertation’s title or the term “Full Abstract”.

 

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Defense Details Dissertation Program
Date: 04/14/2020
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: None of the aboveZoom https://udel.zoom.us/s/465721446
Room: 1

Structural, Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Reaction Bonded Silicon Carbide/Silicon and Diamond/Silicon Carbide Composites


By: Yuying Zhang          Chair: Chaoying Ni         

Full Abstract >

Materials Science & Engineering
Date: 04/10/2020
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: None of the aboveZoom
Room: 3

The Diffusion of Civic Technology: How Technology and Devolution are Reshaping Civic Life in Urban America


By: Eli Turkel          Chair: John McNutt         

Full Abstract >

Urban Affairs & Public Policy
Date: 04/10/2020
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: None of the aboveZoom: https://udel.zoom.us/j/229491714
Room: 0

The Diffusion of Civic Technology: How Technology and Devolution are Reshaping Civic Life in Urban America


By: Eli Turkel          Chair: John McNutt         

Full Abstract >

Urban Affairs & Public Policy
Date: 04/10/2020
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: None of the aboveZOOM Defense
Room: 000

Dynamic Asset Allocation Decisions Under Policy and Economic Uncertainty: A Macroeconomic News-Based Study


By: Hao Jiang          Chair: Siyan Wang         Co-Chair: Paul Laux

Full Abstract >

Economics
Date: 04/09/2020
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: None of the aboveVia Zoom
Room: 1

The Diffusion and Adoption of Justice Reinvestment Across the United States


By: Dana Holz          Chair: John McNutt         

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Urban Affairs & Public Policy
Date: 04/08/2020
Time: 9:15 AM
Location: None of the aboveRemote – Zoom Meeting: https://udel.zoom.us/j/370409842 One tap mobile +13126266799,,370409842# US (Chicago)
Room: 0

Estimating Unmeasured Variables in Development:  Quantifying Faith in an Economic Model of Human Capital


By: David Barnes          Chair: Jonathan Justice         

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Urban Affairs & Public Policy

The Process

Step-by-Step

Visit our “Step-by-Step Graduation Guide” to take you through the graduation process.From formatting your Dissertation to Doctoral Hooding procedures.

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Dissertation Manual

Wondering how to set up the format for your paper. Refer to the “UD Thesis/Dissertation Manual” for formatting requirements and more.

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Defense Submission Form

This form must be completed two weeks in advance of a dissertation defense to meet the University of Delaware Graduate and Professional Education’s requirements.

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