Natural Resources dissertation for Clawges
Doctoral candidate in Natural Resources, Rick Clawges, under major professor Kerri Vierling, will defend the dissertation entitled, "Sapsucker Wells as a Keystone Resource: New Methods to Identify, Determine Seasonal and Diel Use Patterns, and Examine Interactions Among Sap Consumers" on October 26, 2026 at 10:15 am PDT in the McCall Outdoor Science School 1800 University Lane, McCall, Idaho. This event is free and open to the public.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM.
McCall Outdoor Science School
1800 University Lane, McCall, Idaho.
Curriculum and Instruction dissertation for MillerMacPhee
Doctoral candidate in Curriculum and Instruction, Rebekah MillerMacPhee, under major professor Vanessa Anthony-Stevens, will defend the dissertation entitled, "We Are the Curriculum: Peer Health Educators, Lived Knowledge, and Place-Based Possibility" on October 26, 2026 at 12 p.m. PDT, in ED 515. The event is free and open to the public.
University Location: ED 515 - College of Education, Health and Human Sciences - Main Campus.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Plant Science dissertation defense for Reyes Proano
Doctoral candidate in Plant Science, Edison G. Reyes Proano, under major professor Alexander Karasev, will defend the dissertation entitled, "Advancing Plant Virus Management in Perennial Crops through Molecular Characterization and Improved Diagnostics" on October 27, 2026 at 9:00 am PDT in Ag Sci Building room 62 and via Zoom. Please email cogs@uidaho.edu for meeting information. This event is free and open to the public.
University Location: AG SCI 62 - Ag Science - Main Campus.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Political Science dissertation defense for Taruscio
Doctoral candidate in Political Science, Angela M. Taruscio, under major professor Michael R. Overton, will defend the dissertation entitled, "Artificial Intelligence and Local Government Effectiveness" on October 28, 2026 at 8:00 am PDT in IRIC 321. This event is free and open to the public.
University Location: IRIC 321 - Integrated Research and Innovation Center - Main Campus.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Plant Science thesis defense for Baquero
Masters student in Plant Science, Laura Daniela Rodriquez Baquero, under major professor Albert Adjesiwor, will defend the thesis entitled, "Herbicide Resistance Evaluation and Management of Palmer Amaranth and Waterhemp" on October 30, 2026 at 10 a.m. PDT at 3806 N 3600 E, Kimberly, ID 83341. This event is free and open to the public.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Kimberly Research and Extension Center
3806 N 3600 E, Kimberly, ID 83341.
Nuclear Engineering dissertation for Johnson
Doctoral candidate in Nuclear Engineering, Justin Johnson, under major professor Indrajit Charit, will defend the dissertation entitled, "Decommissioning of the MARVEL Microreactor and a Novel Fuel Disposition Strategy" on October 30, 2026 at 12 PDT in TAB 320, University of Idaho, Idaho Falls. Please email cogs@uidaho.edu for meeting information. This event is free and open to the public.
University Location: TAB Auditorium - University of Idaho, Idaho Falls.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Kinesiology dissertation defense for Bonfirm Cruz
Doctoral candidate in Kinesiology, Ariel Aguiar Bonfim Cruz, under major professor Chantal Vella, will defend the dissertation entitled, "Low Energy Availability, Menstrual Cycle, and Hormonal Contraceptive Factors Among Female Triathletes" on November 2, 2026 at 10 a.m. PST in J.A. Albertson room 212 and over Zoom. Please email cogs@uidaho.edu for meeting information. This event is free and open to the public.
University Location: ALB 212 - J. A. Albertson - Main Campus.
Monday, November 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Environmental Science dissertation for Subah
Doctoral candidate in Environmental Science, Zarin Subah, under major professor Jae Ryu, will defend the dissertation entitled, "A System Dynamics Approach to Organic Aquaponics and Hydroponics in an Indoor Controlled Environment" on November 9, 2026 at 1:00 pm PST / 2:00 pm MT in the University of Idaho, Boise campus room 250. Please email cogs@uidaho.edu for meeting information. The event is free and open to the public.
University Location: University of Idaho - Boise.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Biology thesis defense for Hunsberger
Masters student in Biology, Isabel Hunsberger, under major professor Jill Johnson, will defend the thesis entitled, "Rpc19 is a Novel Client of Hsp90 and Experimental Evidence Supports a Role for Hsp90 in RNA Polymerase 1 Complex Assembly and/or Function" on November 13, 2026 at 10 am PDT, in TLC 051. This event is free and open to the public.
University Location: TLC 051 - Teaching & Learning Center - Main Campus.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.