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.

Join Us

Celebrate your colleague’s academic success!

It's official

Download the official UD thesis/dissertation manual.

Dissertation Discourse

Need a creative jumpstart?

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”.

 

TOTAL ENTRIES: 1265

This form is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

There are no views with that ID
Defense Details Dissertation Program
Date: 10/30/2014
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: None of the aboveTownsend Hall
Room: 156

Exploring the Relationship Between Trees and Stress in the Urban Environment


By: Joseph Townsend          Chair: Susan Barton         

Full Abstract >

Plant and Soil Sciences
Date: 10/29/2014
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Pearson Hall
Room: 218

The Arctic Energy Budget, Sea Ice Area, and the Atmospheric Circulation


By: Weihan Chan          Chair: Daniel Leathers         

Full Abstract >

Geography
Date: 10/23/2014
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Willard Hall
Room: 207

ACCEPTANCE AND USE OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY: PERSPECTIVES OF HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH HIGH-INCIDENCE DISABILITIES


By: Bishwa Poudel          Chair: Laura Eisenman         

Full Abstract >

Education
Date: 10/23/2014
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Willard Hall
Room: 207

Acceptance and Use of Assistive Technology: Perspectives of High School and College Students with High-Incidence Disabilities


By: Bishwa Poudel          Chair: Laura Eisenman         

Full Abstract >

Education
Date: 10/20/2014
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Star Campus
Room: 231

The Effects of Neuromuscular Training on the Ability to Return-To-Activity for the ACL Reconstructed Athlete


By: Kathleen White          Chair: Lynn Snyder-Mackler         Co-Chair: Joseph Zeni

Full Abstract >

Biomechanics and Movement Science
Date: 10/20/2014
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Colburn Lab
Room: 366

Development of Protein-DNA Conjugate Based Molecular Sensors and Switches


By: Daniel Blackstock          Chair: Wilfred Chen         

Full Abstract >

Chemical Engineering

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.

Your First Step >

Dissertation Manual

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

Download Your Manual >

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.

Submission Form >