Congratulations to Kara for a successful PhD defense! Despite her poor socialization and bad attitude (I kid…), she gave a great talk and was delighted to receive her ceremonial tool belt – a fitting reward for five years of hard work.

Pre-talk talk

Proudly sporting the ceremonial tool belt

Left to righ: Khanh, Uyen, Alexa, Vahe, Aaron, Kara, Craig

The graduate hooding ceremony took place the following day at the Bren Events Center.

At the ceremony

Allison, Craig, and Kara after the ceremony