Dissertation Defense Information

Please submit at least three weeks prior to your planned defense date. If you have questions, please reach out to a Graduate Program Specialist.

Personal Information
Your Email*
This will not appear in the program
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Your Advisor's Email*
A copy of your responses will be sent to your advisor.
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Name (as you would like it to appear on the program)*
Pronouns
Optional. This will also appear in the email announcement and printed flier.
Degree Program*
- Biology
- MCBB
Previous Degree(s)*
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Degree Type (BS, MS, etc.) Institution Year
Headshot*
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Max. file size: 100 MB.
Defense Information
Defense Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Defense Time*

: Hours

Minutes

AM/PM
Defense Format*
- In-Person Only (No Zoom)
- Hybrid
Note:*
You must present in-person. All committee members are required to attend the final oral examination. Up to one committee member, who is not the chair of the committee or the first reader, can attend via audio/video communication without a proxy during the final oral examination. A proxy must be in attendance for any additional committee members who attend via audio/visual communication. Special GRS approval is needed for alternate arrangements.
- I understand
Zoom Recommendations*
We recommend that you create your own Zoom meeting to avoid any issues accessing the meeting the day of your defense. We also recommend that you appoint a Zoom monitor who will be present in the room during your defense. This person should be made a co-host so they can appropriately monitor the Zoom and address any issues during your talk. If you are comfortable, make this person the host after the meeting has begun (this will avoid any accidental pop up notifications, etc. on the presentation screen).
- I understand
Defense Location*
Building, Room, Address
Zoom Information
Enter the information here if you have it; include the meeting link, Meeting ID, and Passcode. If you don't have this information yet, please leave blank.
Would you like printed copies of the program?*
A digital copy will be sent out with the defense announcement. Printed copies will be placed in the defense room if requested (usually ~30, double-sided booklet format).
- Yes, I'd like printed copies
- No, digital only is fine
- Yes, but I only want a few
How many copies would you like?*
Examining Committee*
Please include ALL committee members. Roles needed for First Reader, Second Reader, and Chair; all other roles leave blank or write "Committee Member". Ex: Dr. Jane Doe, First Reader. Click the (+) to add more rows.
Name Role
Title*
Abstract*
Please note that MCBB abstracts require Director approval. A Graduate Program Specialist will reach out to you directly if edits are needed. MCBB students do not need to reach out to the the Director for approval before submitting this form.
Accepted file types: docx, doc, Max. file size: 100 MB.
History
Research Experience*
Awards & Scholarships*
Publications*
Meeting Abstracts & Presentations*
Include any additional information you'd like to see in the program
Note the program may need to be condensed for the print version.
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Degree Type (BS, MS, etc.)	Institution	Year

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