Ivan’s Qualifying Exam

On May 4, 2026, our PhD student Ivan Isaias Avalos Rosario successfully passed his Qualifying Exam. During this important milestone in his doctoral program, he presented his research and answered questions from the examination committee, demonstrating his progress and readiness to continue as a PhD candidate. Congratulations on this achievement!

A doctoral student stands with their examination committee in a university meeting room following a successful PhD qualifying exam.
From left to right: Dr. Stephen LeBlanc (POPM-OVC), Dr. Todd Duffield (POPM-OVC), Ivan I. Avalos Rosario (ABSC-OAC), Dr. Laura Favetta (BIOM-OVC), Dr. Augusto Madureira (ANSC-MSU), and Dr. Eduardo Ribeiro (ABSC-OAC).