UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMENCEMENT MAY 2, 2020 LIVE THE UCF CREED
INTEGRITY
I will practice and defend academic and personal honesty.
SCHOLARSHIP
I will cherish and honor learning as a fundamental purpose of my membership in the UCF community.
COMMUNITY
I will promote an open and supportive campus environment by respecting the rights and contributions of every individual.
CREATIVITY
I will use my talents to enrich the human experience.
EXCELLENCE
I will strive toward the highest standards of performance in any endeavor I undertake. UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA | COMMENCEMENT | MAY 2, 2020
About the University of Central Florida
The University of Central Florida is a bold, public research institution that is regularly ranked among the nation’s top 20 most innovative universities by U.S. News & World Report. With more than 69,500 students, UCF is one of the largest universities in the United States and is ranked as one of the best educational values in the nation by Forbes and Kiplinger. The university benefits from a diverse faculty and staff who create a welcoming environment and opportunities for all students to grow, learn, and succeed. A Foundation for Success UCF and its 13 colleges offer more than 220 degrees at UCF’s main campus, hospitality campus, health sciences campus, online and through multiple regional locations. The 1,415-acre main campus is 13 miles east of downtown Orlando and adjacent to one of the top research parks in the nation. Other campuses are located throughout Central Florida and include a fully accredited College of Medicine at Lake Nona. UCF’s online- only programs include bachelor’s degrees, graduate degrees, and graduate certificates. By the Numbers UCF offers 99 bachelor’s, 89 master’s, 31 research doctorates, three professional doctorates, and three specialist degree programs. It leads all public universities in Florida and the nation by conferring more than 16,000 degrees a year. In Fall 2019, the freshman class had an average SAT of 1332, The Burnett Honors College enrolled more than 2,200 students, and the number of incoming National Merit Scholars ranked UCF among the top 25 colleges and universities in the nation. Top-ranked College Education UCF is an academic, partnership, and research leader in various fields, such as optics and lasers, modeling and simulation, engineering and computer science, planetary science, business, education, hospitality management, healthcare, and video game design. In fact, UCF’s Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy is ranked as the nation’s No. 1 game design graduate school by The Princeton Review and PC Gamer magazine. Knight Life Home to Spectrum Stadium and the Addition Financial Arena, UCF hosts various concerts and shows, plus cultural events and NCAA sports. Student on-campus events and activities are abundant. UCF offers an array of student services, hundreds of student clubs and organizations, and dedicated academic resources to help students succeed in school and as alumni. The UCF Downtown campus, which opened in Fall 2019, provides innovative urban education for high-demand fields such as digital media and health informatics.
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Office of the President P.O. Box 160002 OfficeOrlando, of the FL 32816President-0002 P.O. Box 160002 Orlando, FL 32816-0002
Dear Graduates, Graduates and Families,
On behalf of UCF — congratulations, Class of 2019! You now join an alumni base that On behalf of the University of Central Florida, I am very excited to extend my continues to grow in size, excellence and impact. congratulations and best wishes to the Class of 2020.
Today is about recognizing the investment you have made in your future and You are graduating at an unprecedented historic moment, and I wish we could celebrating all the hard work you’ve put into it. As you leave UCF, or continue your have celebrated this milestone today with you in person. However, do not let the education here, we hope you’ll use your knowledge, talent and degree to make a current challenges take away from what you have achieved. Your hard work and positive mark on the world, and remember the friends, family and faculty members who persistence got you to where you are today and carried you through these past helped you along your path. difficult weeks.
I am honored to have been a part of your time here. Congratulations again, and best When someone says, “Go Knights,” I always hear the reply, “Charge On!” wishes. Never stop reaching for the stars!
It’s such a fitting philosophy for this university, because that’s what Knights do. AndGo Knights!I know you Charge will continueOn! to Charge On and make a profound mark on this world — tackling grand challenges through your unwavering service to others and to society.
I also offer a special thanks to the loved ones of our graduates for their support. WhetherThad Seymour they are, Jr. a parent, spouse, child, friend or other family member, their guidance,Interim President patience and sacrifice contributed more to this milestone than you know.
Graduates, you have been exceptional ambassadors of this university, and I have no doubt you will accomplish much more than you now imagine for yourselves, and that in everything you do, you will make UCF, your family and your community proud.
Congratulations again on this tremendous achievement.
Alexander N. Cartwright, Ph.D. President
An Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Institution
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Table of Contents The UCF Creed...... Inside Front Cover About the University of Central Florida...... i President’s Personal Note...... ii University of Central Florida Administration...... iv Commencement Program...... v Commencement Speakers and Platform Party May 2, 2020 Virtual Ceremony...... vi Candidates of Graduate Degrees Doctoral Candidates...... 1 Education Specialist Candidates...... 8 Master of Fine Arts Candidates...... 9 Candidates for Master’s Degrees College of Arts and Humanities...... 10 College of Business Administration...... 11 College of Community Innovation and Education...... 13 College of Engineering and Computer Science...... 16 College of Graduate Studies...... 18 College of Health Professions and Sciences...... 19 College of Medicine...... 20 College of Nursing...... 21 College of Optics and Photonics...... 22 College of Sciences...... 23 Rosen College of Hospitality Management...... 24 Order of Pegasus...... 25 Baccalaureate Degree Honors and Recognition Top Honor Graduates...... 25 University Honors...... 26 Honors in the Major...... 27 Honors in Research...... 30 LEAD Scholars...... 30 President’s Leadership Council...... 31 Air Force ROTC Commission...... 31 Army ROTC Commission...... 32 Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees College of Arts and Humanities...... 33 College of Business Administration...... 40 College of Community Innovation and Education...... 46 College of Engineering and Computer Science...... 52 College of Health Professions and Sciences...... 58 College of Medicine...... 64 College of Nursing...... 66 College of Optics and Photonics...... 69 College of Sciences...... 70 College of Undergraduate Studies...... 81 Rosen College of Hospitality Management...... 84 Inclusive Education Services...... 87 The Commencement Ceremony and Academic Regalia...... 88 The University Mace...... 90 The Presidential Medallion...... 90 Honorary Degrees Awarded...... 91 Degrees Conferred...... 92 Diploma Distribution Information...... 92 UCF Alma Mater...... 93 UCF Connect Centers...... 94 This program contains the most accurate graduation information available at press time. The appearance of a name here is presumptive of graduation but not conclusive.
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University of Central Florida Administration
Dr. Alexander N. Cartwright ...... President Dr. Michael Johnson ...... Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Mr. Scott Cole ...... Vice President and General Counsel Dr. Maribeth Ehasz ...... Vice President for Student Development and Enrollment Services Deborah C. German, M.D...... Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean, College of Medicine Dr. Joel Hartman ...... Vice President for Information Technology and Resources and Chief Information Officer Dr. Daniel C. Holsenbeck ...... Senior Counsel to the President Dr. Elizabeth Klonoff ...... Vice President for Research and Dean, College of Graduate Studies Mr. Michael J. Morsberger ...... Vice President for Advancement and CEO, UCF Foundation Ms. Janet D. Owen ...... Vice President for Government Relations Ms. Misty Shepherd ...... Interim Vice President for Administration and Finance Mr. Joseph Trubacz ...... Interim Chief Financial Officer Dr. Daniel White ...... Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Sheila Amin Gutiérrez de Piñeres ...... Dean, The Burnett Honors College Mr. Jeffrey Moore ...... Dean, College of Arts and Humanities Dr. Paul Jarley ...... Dean, College of Business Administration Dr. Pamela S. Carroll ...... Dean, College of Community Innovation and Education Dr. Michael Georgiopoulos ...... Dean, College of Engineering and Computer Science Dr. Christopher Ingersoll ...... Dean, College of Health Professions and Sciences Dr. Mary Lou Sole ...... Dean, College of Nursing Dr. David Hagan ...... Interim Dean and Director, College of Optics and Photonics Dr. Tosha Dupras ...... Interim Dean, College of Sciences Dr. Theodorea Regina Berry ...... Vice Provost, Student Learning and Academic Success, Dean, College of Undergraduate Studies Dr. Youcheng Wang ...... Dean, Rosen College of Hospitality Management
State of Florida Ron DeSantis, Governor Jeanette Nuñez, Lieutenant Governor
Jimmy Patronis Nicole (Nikki) Fried Chief Financial Officer Ned C. Lautenbach Commissioner of Agriculture Chair, SUS Board of Governors Ashley Moody Richard Corcoran Attorney General Commissioner of Education
Board of Trustees
Kenneth Bradley Caryl C. McAlpin Beverly J. Seay Winter Park Orlando Chair Winter Park Joseph Conte Alex Martins Winter Park Vice Chair John Sprouls Winter Park Windermere Danny Gaekwad Ocala Harold Mills David Walsh Orlando Winter Springs Kyler Gray President, Student Government Michael A. Okaty William Yeargin Association Maitland Chuluota
Joseph Harrington Chair, Faculty Senate Oviedo
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University of Central Florida Commencement Program
Video
Convening of the Commencement College Representative
The National Anthem Jose Velez, Vocalist Andrew Walker, Organist
Opening Remarks Dr. Alexander Cartwright, President
Commencement Address Shaquem Griffin, ‘16 Shaquill Griffin, ‘16
The Conferring of Degrees College Representative Dr. Michael Johnson, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Elizabeth Klonoff, Vice President for Research and Dean of the College of Graduate Studies Dr. Alexander Cartwright, President
Honors and Individual Recognition Dr. Sheila Amin Gutiérrez de Piñeres, Dean of the Burnett Honors College Dr. Michael Johnson, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Student Remarks The Honorable Kyler Gray, SGA President
Closing Remarks Dr. Alexander Cartwright, President
Alma Mater UCF Choral Program Alumni Choir
David Enzfelder and Reg Lyle, Bagpipers Reader by ROMAGNA Company
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College of Arts and Humanities, College of Business Administration, College of Community Innovation and Education, College of Engineering and Computer Science, College of Graduate Studies, College of Health Professions and Sciences, College of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Optics and Photonics, College of Sciences, College of Undergraduate Studies and Rosen College of Hospitality Management
Platform Party
Commencement Speaker ...... Shaquem Griffin Commencement Speaker ...... Shaquill Griffin President ...... Dr. Alexander N. Cartwright Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs ...... Dr. Michael Johnson Vice President for Research and Dean, College of Graduate Studies ...... Dr. Elizabeth Klonoff Dean, The Burnett Honors College ...... Dr. Sheila Amin Gutiérrez de Piñeres Dean, College of Arts and Humanities ...... Mr. Jeffrey Moore Associate Dean, College of Business Administration...... Dr. Sevil Sonmez Dean, College of Community Innovation and Education ...... Dr. Pamela S. Carroll Dean, College of Engineering and Computer Science ...... Dr. Michael Georgiopoulos Dean, College of Health Professions and Sciences ...... Dr. Christopher Ingersoll Associate Dean, College of Medicine and Director, Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences ...... Dr. Griffith Parks Dean, College of Nursing ...... Dr. Mary Lou Sole Interim Dean and Director, College of Optics and Photonics ...... Dr. David Hagan Interim Dean, College of Sciences ...... Dr. Tosha Dupras Vice Provost, Student Learning and Academic Success, Dean, College of Undergraduate Studies ...... Dr. Theodorea Regina Berry Dean, Rosen College of Hospitality Management ...... Dr. Youcheng Wang Student Government Association President ...... Mr. Kyler Gray
Commencement Speakers: Shaquem Griffin & Shaquill Griffin
Identical twins Shaquem and Shaquill Griffin both received their Bachelor of Arts in Human Communication from UCF in 2016. Commencement Speakers: Growing up, both excelled in football and track, and, of course, wentShaquem on to play Griffin together here& Shaquill at UCF. Shaquem Griffin was a two-year starter at outside linebacker. As a senior in 2017, he helped the team to Identical a 13-0 record,twins Shaquem a Chick-fil-A and Shaquill Peach Griffin Bowl both victory received over their AuburnBachelor of Arts in Human Communication from and UCF a National in 2016. Championship. He was selected as the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Defensive MVP, named American Athletic Conference Defensive Growing Playerup, both of excelled the Year in football and a two-timeand track, Firstand, of Team course, All- went on to play together here at UCF. Shaquem Conferencewas a two -honoree.year starter at outside linebacker. As a senior in 2017, he helped the team to a 13-0 record, a Chick-fil- A Peach Bowl victory over Auburn and a National Championship. He was selected as the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Shaquill Defensive was MVP, a two-year named American starter at Athletic cornerback Conference for the D Knights,efensive Player of the Year and a two-time First Team earning All-Conference All-Conference honoree. honors in 2016. As a senior, his 15 passes broken up were the second most by a Knight in a single-season and he ranked fifth in the nation in passes defended. In the 2017 NFL Shaquill was a two-year starter at cornerback for the Knights, earning All-Conference honors in 2016. As a senior, Draft,his 15 he passeswas selected broken 90th up were overall the by second the Seattle most Seahawksby a Knight and in wasa single -season and he ranked fifth in the nation in named passes to defended. his first ProIn the Bowl 2017 in NFL2019. Draft, Shaquem he was joined selected Shaquill 90th overallwith by the Seattle Seahawks and was named to the his Seahawks first Pro Bowlin 2018 in 2019.when Shaquem he was picked joined byShaquill Seattle with in thethe Seahawksfifth in 2018 when he was picked by Seattle in round the fifth of the round draft. of the draft. Active in their community and an inspiration to people everywhere, theyActive embody in their the communityspirit of Knight and anNation. inspiration to people everywhere, they embody the spirit of Knight Nation.
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Candidates for Doctoral Degrees
College of Arts and Humanities
PATRICIA A. THOMAS Texts and Technology Major Advisor: Dr. Jonathan Beever
College of Business Administration
CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL STEIN Business Administration Major Advisor: Dr. Robert G. Folger
College of Community Innovation and Education
FRANCES P. ABDERHALDEN JOSEPH LEE HUSTON Criminal Justice Educational Leadership Major Advisor: Dr. Thomas R. Baker Major Advisor: Dr. Thomas D. Cox
DEVON CADWELL BAZATA KIMBERLY A. KAMPE Curriculum and Instruction Public Affairs Major Advisor: Dr. David N. Boote Major Advisor: Dr. Roberto Hugh Potter Major Advisor: Dr. Thomas D. Cox JENNIFER GAIL KATZ RENEE YVONE BECKER Curriculum and Instruction Educational Leadership Major Advisor: Dr. Jeanette Garcia Major Advisor: Dr. Thomas D. Cox IMAN IBRAHIM KHUDHAIR BONNIE LORRAINE BITTMAN Education Education Major Advisor: Dr. David N. Boote Major Advisor: Dr. William B. Russell Major Advisor: Dr. Florin Mihai
ELISE TRYPHINE CARLSON ASHLEE INNOCENTI LANGLEY Educational Leadership Educational Leadership Major Advisor: Dr. Daniels Eadens Major Advisor: Dr. Marjorie A. Ceballos
VEENA GARIB DAVID R. MADDOCK Educational Leadership Educational Leadership Major Advisor: Dr. Thomas D. Cox Major Advisor: Dr. Daniel Eadens
MARIA GASPAR RACHEL MARIE MIRACOLO Educational Leadership Educational Leadership Major Advisor: Dr. RoSusan D. Bartee Major Advisor: Dr. RoSusan D. Bartee
DEANNA LU HAUGHT ESTEBAN LEONARDO SANTIS Curriculum and Instruction Public Affairs Major Advisor: Dr. David N. Boote Major Advisor: Dr. Staci M. Zavattaro
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JESSICA SCHOFIELD CARRIE ANN WOODS Education Curriculum and Instruction Major Advisor: Dr. Suzanne M. Martin Major Advisor: Dr. Suzanne M. Martin
GUY R. SWENSON SHIZHONG ZHANG Educational Leadership Education Major Advisor: Dr. RoSusan D. Bartee Major Advisor: Dr. Michele Regalla
College of Engineering and Computer Sciences
ALI QAIS ABDULFATTAH PIERRE EBENZ CADETTE Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering Major Advisor: Dr. Martin C. Richardson Major Advisor: Dr. W. Linwood Jones
JOHN J. AEDO ANKUR PRAKASH VIDYA DESHMUKH Modeling and Simulation Mechanical Engineering Major Advisor: Dr. Michael D. Proctor Major Advisor: Dr. Jayanta Kapat
ALI ASAAD TAIB AL KOBAISI BIBHAS KUMAR DEY Computer Engineering Civil Engineering Major Advisor: Dr. Pawel Wocjan Major Advisor: Dr. Naveen Eluru
RAAED SADOON AL-AZZAWI JUAN ANDRES ESCOBEDO CONTRERARS Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering Major Advisor: Dr. Marwan Simaan Major Advisor: Dr. Mingjie Lin
QUTAIBA ABDULLAH HASAN ALASAD YAOBANG GONG Computer Engineering Civil Engineering Major Advisor: Dr. Jiann-Shiun Yuan Major Advisor: Dr. Mohamed A. Abedel-Aty
HISHAM SAEED A ALASMARY TAMARA SUE GRIFFITH Computer Science Modeling and Simulation Major Advisor: Dr. Abdelaziz Mohaisen Major Advisor: Dr. Patricia S. Bockelman-Morrow
KHALIL ALLUHAYBI ROLAND DIRCKS HARVEY Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Major Advisor: Dr. Issa E. Batarseh Major Advisor: Dr. Zhihua Qu
KHURSHIDUL AZAD MAARTJE HIDALGO Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering Major Advisor: Dr. Hansen A. Mansy Major Advisor: Dr.Waldemar Karwowski
PRATEEK BASAVARAJ JUSTIN DOUGLAS HODGES Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Major Advisor: Dr. Ivan Garibay Major Advisor: Dr. Jayanta Kapat
TANMOY BHOWMIK AMIRMAHDI HONARDOOST Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Major Advisor: Dr. Naveen Eluru Major Advisor: Dr. Sasan Fathpour
JONATHAN CHARLES BRANT AADITHYA JEYARANJAN Computer Science Materials Science and Engineering Major Advisor: Dr. Kenneth Stanly Major Advisor: Dr. Sudipta Seal
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VERA ALEXEEVNA KAZAKOVA DEBASHRI ROY Computer Science Computer Science Major Advisor: Dr. Gita Reese Sukthankar Major Advisor: Dr. Mainak Chatterjee
CHRISTOPHER ROBERT KELLEY AHMAD M.M. SALEH Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Major Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey L. Kauffman Major Advisor: Dr. Jayanta Kapat
AKSHAY BHIMRAO KHADSE SOHEIL SALEHI MOBARAKEH Mechanical Engineering Computer Engineering Major Advisor: Dr. Jayanta Kapat Major Advisor: Dr. Ronald F. Demara
NAWAF KHAN GENEVIEVE MARIE ISABELLE SAPIJASZKO Industrial Engineering Electrical Engineering Major Advisor: Dr. Pamela R. McCauley Major Advisor: Dr. Wasfy B. Mikhael
SUN K. KIM BURAK SEN Aerospace Engineering Civil Engineering Major Advisor: Dr. Tuhin Kumar Das Major Advisor: Dr. M.Omer Tatari
JIE LIN BUDER SHAGEER Electrical Engineering Industrial Engineering Major Advisor: Dr. Jiann-Shiun Yuan Major Advisor: Dr. Michael D. Proctor
ZACHARY EMANUEL LOPARO ROBERT EDWARD KEITH SHORT Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Major Advisor: Dr. Subith Vasu Sumathi Major Advisor: Dr. Ronald G. Drigger Major Advisor: Dr. Konstantin L. Vodopyanov GOPAL SINGH LARRY LOWE Electrical Engineering Industrial Engineering Major Advisor: Dr. Kalpathy B. Sundaram Major Advisor: Luis C. Rabelo Major Advisor: Dr. Wei Sun
GRANT CHAPMAN MACKEY VISWAJITH SIRUVALLUR VASUDEVAN Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Major Advisor: Dr. Mark A. Heinrich Major Advisor: Dr. Marwan A. Simaan
AMIR MAZAHERI PESHALA PRIYADARSHANA Computer Science THIBBOTUWAWA GAMAGE Major Advisor: Dr. Mubarak A. Shah Mechanical Engineering Major Advisor: Dr. Hansen A. Mansy MESUT OZDAG Computer Science MIN WANG Major Advisor: Dr. Sumit Kumar Ja Computer Science Major Advisor: Dr. Hassan Foroosh JAMES ROBERT PYRICH Computer Science MAO YE Major Advisor: Dr. Sumit Kumar Ja Computer Engineering Major Advisor: Dr. Amro Awad AMIRSALAR RABBANI ESFAHANI Environmental Engineering SAMAR MAHMOUD YOUNES Major Advisor: Dr. Anwar Sadmani Civil Engineering Major Advisor: Dr. Amr Oloufa SUNNY RAJ Major Advisor: Dr. Naveen Eluru Computer Science Major Advisor: Dr. Sumit Kumar Ja
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XIAONAN YU LIHENG ZHANG Environmental Engineering Computer Science Major Advisor: Dr. Haofei Yu Major Advisor: Dr. Liqiang Wang
LISHENGSA YUE YANG ZHANG Civil Engineering Computer Science Major Advisor: Dr. Mohamed A. Abdel-Aty Major Advisor: Dr. Hassan Foroosh
HUSAM NIZAR AHMAD ZAWATI NAIFAN ZHUANG Mechanical Engineering Computer Science Major Advisor: Dr. Jayanta Kapat Major Advisor: Dr. Kien A. Hua Major Advisor: Dr. Erik J. Fernandez
College of Health Professions and Sciences
ICHELLE ANGULO CHELSEA MARIE HART Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Major Advisor: Dr. Morris Beato Major Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Tucker
AKASH BALI AMBER NICOLE HOLLIS Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Major Advisor: Dr. Morris Beato Major Advisor: Dr. William J. Hanney
MARTA M. CARRION KATHERINE A. HERZFELD Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Major Advisor: Dr. Laurie Neely Major Advisor: Dr. Nicole Dawson
CHANDLER ALEXANDER COLLINS FAHIMA MIREYA JAHAN-FLYNN Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Major Advisor: Dr. Laurie Neely Major Advisor: Dr. William J. Hanney
KAYLA COMBS DANIEL FELIX JIMENEZ Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Major Advisor: Dr. Laurie Neely Major Advisor: Dr. William J. Hanney
MADISON PAIGE DELGADO CHESTTON W. JOFFE Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Major Advisor: Dr. Laurie Neely Major Advisor: Dr. Patrick Pabian
RISHI P. GARIB KYLE PATRICK JOSLYN Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Major Advisor: Dr. Laurie Neely Major Advisor: Dr. Patrick Pabian
EMIANGELIZ GONZALEZ LUNA SKY NICOLE KNOTT Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Major Advisor: Dr. William J. Hanney Major Advisor: Dr. Carey Rothschild
MCKALEIGH B. GOODALE DANIEL WILLIAM KOMFORTI Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Major Advisor: Dr. Nicole Dawson Major Advisor: Dr. Patrick Pabian
SARAH BETH GUETTLER KELLY MARIE LAMASTER Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Major Advisor: Dr. Nicole Dawson Major Advisor: Dr. Carey Rothschild
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NICHOLAS WAYNE LAWLESS BRIDGET C. PRESNELL Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Major Advisor: Dr. Carey Rothschild Major Advisor: Dr. James Sonne
JAMES WESTON MAGGERT CHRISTOPHER J. QUINN Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Major Advisor: Dr. Carey Rothschild Major Advisor: Dr. Matt Stock
ADONIS TERRENCE MAGRAS KATHERINE REUS Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Major Advisor: Dr. Patrick Pabian Major Advisor: Dr. Matt Stock
NICHOLAS EVERETT MERCER JEFFREY T. SCHMIDT Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Major Advisor: Dr. Carey Rothschild Major Advisor: Dr. Matt Stock
ALEXANDER JOHN-THOMAS PELLER DANIEL NEY TORRES Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Major Advisor: Dr. James Sonne Major Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Tucker
JOHN NELSON PHILLIPS LUIS ALEXANDER VELAZQUEZ Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Major Advisor: Dr. James Sonne Major Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Tucker
CLAY WESLEY PILKINGTON HANNAH K. WEBSTER Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Major Advisor: Dr. James Sonne Major Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Tucker
College of Medicine
MICHAEL GEORGE FOUAD GUIRGUIS ANNE ELIZABETH SHOWALTER SHEHAT Biomedical Sciences Biomedical Sciences Major Advisor: Dr. Annette Khaled Major Advisor: Dr. Justine Tigno-Aranjuez
College of Nursing
CORRINE R. AUDETTE MARLENE VERONICA LINDSAY Nursing Nursing Practice Major Advisor: Dr. Donna F. Neff Major Advisor: Dr. Veronica Decker
RYAN JENS EBDRUP CHRISTINE RAMOS Nursing Practice Nursing Practice Major Advisor: Dr. Melanie Keiffer Major Advisor: Dr. Melanie Keiffer
SAMANTHA ELIZABETH LAFUENTE PADGET NICOLE TINNY Nursing Practice Nursing Practice Major Advisor: Dr. Francisco Guido-Sanz Major Advisor: Dr. Melanie Keiffer
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College of Optics and Photonics
YUGE HUANG JIALEI TANG Optics and Photonics Optics and Photonics Major Advisor: Dr. Shin-Tson Wu Major Advisor: Dr. Kyu Young Han
WALKER D. LARSON SALIMEH TOFIGHI Optics and Photonics Optics and Photonics Major Advisor: Dr. Bahaa Saleh Major Advisor: Dr. David J. Hagan Major Advisor: Dr. Eric Van Stryland HELENA ESTEFANIA LOPEZ AVILES Optics and Photonics FAN O. WU Major Advisor: Dr. Demetrios Christodoulides Optics and Photonics Major Advisor: Dr. Demetrios Christodoulides
College of Sciences
JASON WILLIAM BENTLEY STEPHANIE GIBSON JARMAK Mathematics Physics Major Advisor: Dr. Piotr Mikusinski Major Advisor: Dr. Joshua E. Colwell
BRANDON THOMAS BLUE CHARLES G. LEWIS Physics Chemistry Major Advisor: Dr. Masahiro Ishigami Major Advisor: Dr. Melanie J.Beazley
RYAN C. CHALLENER XIN PENG Physics Psychology Major Advisor: Dr. Joseph Harrington Major Advisor: Dr. Steve Jex
CHRISTOPHER D. CHARLES EDUARDO ENRIQUE ROMERO CAMACHO Sociology Chemistry Major Advisor: Dr. James Scott Carter Major Advisor: Dr. Florencio E.Hernandez
TING DU DAWN M. SARNO Sociology Psychology Major Advisor: Dr. Yingru Li Major Advisor: Dr. Mark B. Neider Major Advisor: Dr. Fernando Rivera ANDREW CURTIS TOWERS DENA MICHELLE FORD Chemistry Sociology Major Advisor: Dr. Andre J. Gesquiere Major Advisor: Dr. Fernando Rivera Major Advisor: Dr. Yingru Li DEMETRIUS ALEXANDER VAZQUEZ Chemistry SHIMA GHOLAM MIRZAEIMOGHADAR Major Advisor: Dr. Fernando J. Uribe-Romo Physics Major Advisor: Dr. Michael Chini WILLIAM GLENN VOLANTE Psychology MD MOFAZZEL HOSEN Major Advisor: Dr. Peter A. Hancock Physics Major Advisor: Dr. Madhab Neupane TRISHA LYN WHITMIRE Sociology Major Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth E. Mustaine
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Rosen College of Hospitality Management
YING CHAO STEPHEN KYLE HIGHT Hospitality Management Hospitality Management Major Advisor: Dr.Asli D.A. Tasci Major Advisor: Dr. Fevzi Okumus
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Candidates for Education Specialist
BRITNEY NICOLE BEARD SARAH NOEL MOTTA School Psychology Educational Leadership Major Advisor: Dr. Gordon Taub Major Advisor: Dr. Oliver Edwards
TRISTYN TOMAS BOSCH JOANNA LARIE MYRICK School Psychology School Psychology Major Advisor: Dr. Gordon Taub Major Advisor: Dr. Oliver Edwards
GENEVIEVE CARROLL HARRINGTON LACEY LEIGH PEARSON School Psychology School Psychology Major Advisor: Dr. Gordon Taub Major Advisor: Dr. Oliver Edwards
HOLLY P. LARKIN KELLY JOISSE RAINES School Psychology Educational Leadership Major Advisor: Dr. Oliver Edwards Major Advisor: Dr. Walter Doherty
KAYLA NICOLE MASON PATRICIA CLAIRE ARCIGA TATE School Psychology School Psychology Major Advisor: Dr. Gordon Taub Major Advisor: Dr. Oliver Edwards
CHERIKA MEDLEY Educational Leadership Major Advisor: Dr. Walter Doherty
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Candidates for Master of Fine Arts
BIANCA LYNN ALAMO DYLAN MARSHALL KIELY Theatre Creative Writing
JULIAN BANER KATE SOPHIA WISE KILPATRICK Emerging Media Theatre
AUDI ASHLEY BARNES HEATHER NICOLE KNOTT Creative Writing Emerging Media
DANA BERNARD BARNES RALPH G. KRUMINS Emerging Media Theatre
ADAM BYKO CAITLIN N. LOCHNER Creative Writing Creative Writing
BRITTANY HEATHER CAINE ERICA RUDNICK MACALINTAL Theatre Creative Writing
ALICIA R. EZEKIEL-PIPKIN LANCE MICHEAL MILHAM Creative Writing Creative Writing
MELANIE ANN FARMER SAMUEL CRAIG OATLEY Creative Writing Creative Writing
JASON PAUL FRONCZEK LAURA KATHERINE OHLMANN Emerging Media Creative Writing
LAUREN ELIZABETH GAGNON DANIEL J. ROMANO Creative Writing Theatre
ALYSSA GAROOGIAN SCOTT ALLEN SAVAGE Emerging Media Theatre
ANGELA NICOLE HERNANDEZ DAVID L. SMITHSON Emerging Media Creative Writing
AMBER J. HILSON ZHEFU WAN Emerging Media Emerging Media
MALCOLM EUGENE KELLY Creative Writing
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Candidates for Master s e rees
Co e e of Arts and anities