Urban Studies Master Theses and Dissertations Defended in AY 2024-2025

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PhD Dissertation Defenses:

Maulsri Jha
"Integrative Approaches to Climate Resilience Planning: Application of a Plan Evaluation Framework"
Chair: Dr. Vivek Shandas

Mina Kim
"Agglomeration Economies in Social Economy Clusters: The Role of Networks"
Chair: Dr. Greg Schrock

Minju Song Kim
"Is Ride-hailing a Potential Solution for Older Adults After Driving Cessation? The Role of Objective and Perceived Accessibility"
Chair: Dr. Jennifer Dill

Kimberly Nightingale
"Building Belonging Infrastructure in Cities: Arts/Culture-based Critical Participatory Action Research and Youth"
Chair: Dr. Lisa Bates

YunJae Ock
"Dynamics of Urban Heat and Green Infrastructure"
Chair: Dr. Vivek Shandas

MUS Thesis Defense:

Udit Khandelwal
"Exploring Determinants of Transit Recovery After the COVID-19 Pandemic"
Chair: Dr. Aaron Golub

Julia Plotts
"Geography of non-daytime shift work and 24-hour transit accessibility"
Chair: Dr. Jennifer Dill