Dorothy Harris, a candidate for Master of Science in Computer Engineering will be defending her thesis titled, "Enhancing Long Sequence Time-Series Forecasting through Spatial Embedding Integration." Zoom meeting: For the Zoom link and password, please contact Dorothy Harris at dorothy.harris@maine.edu .

Beth Davis, a candidate for Master of Science in Ecology and Environmental Science will be defending her thesis titled, "Applications of Environmental DNA Metabarcoding in Stream Biomonitoring." Zoom meeting: For the Zoom link and password, please contact Beth Davis at beth.davis@maine.edu

Gloria Agyapong, a candidate for Master of Science in Chemical Engineering will be defending her thesis titled, "DEVELOP DEEP EUTECTIC SOLVENT SYSTEMS FOR EFFECTIVE LIGNIN FRACTIONATION" Zoom meeting: For the Zoom link and password, please contact Gloria Agyapong at gloria.agyapong@maine.edu

Sally Barker, a candidate for Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology will be defending his dissertation titled, "Participation in Types of Interreligious Dialogue: The Role of Religious Identity and Threat." Zoom meeting: For the Zoom link and password, please contact Sally Barker at sally.barker@maine.edu

Mariia Pugina, a candidate for Master of Arts in Communication will be defending her thesis titled, "Engagement in political talk among student members of political clubs on campus." Zoom meeting: For the Zoom link and password, please contact Mariia Pugina at mariia.pugina@maine.edu

Michael Veino, a candidate for Master of Science in Data Science & Engineering will be defending his thesis titled, "COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MODELS FOR PREDICTING STOCK OPTION VOLATILITY." Zoom meeting: For the Zoom link and password, please contact Michael Veino at michael.veino@maine.edu .

Evan Leaonard, a candidate for Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering will be defending his thesis titled, "Development, Characterization, and Technology Transfer of Liquid-Infused Catheters." Zoom meeting: For the Zoom link and password, please contact Evan Leonard at evan.leonard@maine.edu

Cameron Andrews, a candidate for Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering will be defending his thesis titled, "An Enhancement of the Properties of Cellulose Nanofibril Composites for Biomedical Applications." Zoom meeting: For the Zoom link and password, please contact Cameron Andrews at cameron.andrews@maine.edu

Alaina Ring, a candidate for Master of Science in Plant, Soil, and Environmental Science will be defending her thesis titled, "ASK AND THEY WILL GROW: NURSERY MANAGER PERSPECTIVES ON BARRIERS TO PLANT PRODUCTION FOR AGROFORESTRY." Zoom meeting: For the Zoom link and password, please contact Alaina Ring at alaina.ring@maine.edu

Jacob Snow, a candidate for Master of Science in Forest Resources will be defending his thesis titled, "Comparison of the hygrothermal properties of mechanically fastened and adhesive bonded wood-fiber insulated panels." Zoom meeting: For the Zoom link and password, please contact Jacob Snow at jake.snow@maine.edu