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<style> body { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; padding: 0 20px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333; } header { padding: 20px 0; text-align: center; } h1 { margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 2.2em; color: #00467f; } h2 { margin-top: 30px; color: #003366; border-bottom: 2px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 5px; } h3 { margin-top: 20px; color: #00509e; } p { margin: 12px 0; } ul { margin: 12px 0 12px 20px; } a { color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none; } a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } .card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 4px; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); } .info-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; } .info-table th, .info-table td { border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left; } .info-table th { background-color: #f0f0f0; } </style><header> <h1>University of Toledo Electrical Engineering & Computer Science</h1> <h2>Masters Thesis & Dissertation Defense Announcements</h2></header><section class="card"> <h3>Purpose of the Announcement</h3> <p> The Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EECS) at the University of Toledo regularly publishes announcements for upcoming Masters thesis and dissertation defenses. These notices keep faculty, staff, peers, and the broader academic community informed about the scholarly work being completed by graduate students. Attendance at a defense is encouraged because it supports the candidate, provides valuable feedback, and celebrates the achievement of earning a graduate degree. </p></section><section class="card"> <h3>Typical Content of a Defense Announcement</h3> <p>Each announcement generally contains the following elements:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Student name</strong> and degree program (M.S. or Ph.D.).</li> <li><strong>Title of the thesis or dissertation</strong> (often hyperlinked to the abstract).</li> <li><strong>Date, time, and location</strong> of the defense.</li> <li><strong>Committee members</strong> (chair, internal and external members).</li> <li>Brief <strong>abstract or summary</strong> of the research.</li> <li>Instructions for <strong>registration or RSVP</strong> (if required).</li> <li>Contact information for the student or graduate program coordinator.</li> </ul></section><section class="card"> <h3>Sample Announcement</h3> <table class="info-table"> <tr> <th>Student</th> <td>Emily R. Gonzales</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Program</th> <td>M.S. Electrical Engineering</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Thesis Title</th> <td><a href="https://www.utoledo.edu/eecs/theses/gonzales2026.pdf" target="_blank">Adaptive Control Strategies for LowVoltage DC Microgrids</a></td> </tr> <tr> <th>Date & Time</th> <td>Wednesday, June10,2026 2:30PM</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Location</th> <td>EECS Graduate Seminar Room, Engineering Hall, 2nd Floor</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Committee</th> <td> Dr. Samantha Lee (Chair, EECS) Internal<br> Dr. Mark Davis (Electrical Engineering) Internal<br> Dr. Ana Patel (Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan) External </td> </tr> <tr> <th>Abstract</th> <td> The dissertation investigates distributed control algorithms that enable stable operation of lowvoltage directcurrent (LVDC) microgrids under variable load and generation conditions. Using a combination of modelbased design and realtime hardwareintheloop testing, the work demonstrates a novel adaptive gainscheduling approach that improves power quality while reducing reliance on centralized supervision. </td> </tr> <tr> <th>RSVP / Contact</th> <td> Please register via the <a href="https://www.utoledo.edu/eecs/events" target="_blank">EECS Events page</a>.<br> Email: <a href="mailto:egonzales@utoledo.edu">egonzales@utoledo.edu</a> </td> </tr> </table></section><section class="card"> <h3>How to Attend</h3> <p> All defense sessions are open to the university community. For remote participation, a Zoom link is usually provided in the announcement. Faculty members who wish to serve on a committee should contact the Graduate Program Coordinator at <a href="mailto:eecsgrad@utoledo.edu">eecsgrad@utoledo.edu</a>. Students are encouraged to inform their advisors of any special accommodations needed for the defense. </p></section><section class="card"> <h3>Importance of the Defense Process</h3> <p> The defense is the final formal examination of a graduate students research. It serves several key purposes: </p> <ul> <li><strong>Validation:</strong> The committee evaluates the originality, rigor, and contribution of the work.</li> <li><strong>Feedback:</strong> Constructive questions and comments help the candidate refine the dissertation before final submission.</li> <li><strong>Recognition:</strong> Publicly acknowledging the candidates effort promotes a culture of scholarly achievement.</li> <li><strong>Documentation:</strong> The defense creates an official record that satisfies university graduation requirements.</li> </ul></section><section class="card"> <h3>Resources for Candidates</h3> <p>Graduate students preparing for their defense can consult the following resources:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.utoledo.edu/grad/handbooks.html" target="_blank">Graduate Handbook EECS</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.utoledo.edu/grad/policies.html" target="_blank">Graduate Policies & Procedures</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.utoledo.edu/eecs/thesisformat.html" target="_blank">Thesis/Dissertation Formatting Guide</a></li> <li>Workshops on Effective Presentation Skills offered each semester by the Center for Teaching Excellence.</li> </ul></section><section class="card"> <h3>Archive of Past Defenses</h3> <p> The department maintains an online archive where PDFs of completed theses and dissertations are stored. Interested readers can explore past work to learn about the breadth of research in areas such as power systems, embedded computing, signal processing, and machine learning. </p> <p> <a href="https://www.utoledo.edu/eecs/theses/archive.html" target="_blank">View the EECS Thesis & Dissertation Archive</a> </p></section>