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PhD Thesis Defence: Natasha D'Souza

Submitted by dfoolen on December 11th, 2025 8:53 AM
Date: 
Friday, December 19th, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: 

Hybrid:  Teams / LA 100

Natasha D’Souza, a PhD in Rural Studies candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend their thesis on “Space, Place and Power: Case Study of Highly Skilled Talent and Governance Dynamics in The Bruce County Energy Sector.”

Examination Committee:
Dr. Wayne Caldwell, SEDRD,  Co-Advisor
Dr. Ryan Gibson, SEDRD, Co-Advisor
Dr. Sara Epp, SEDRD, Examiner
Dr. Doug Ramsey, Brandon University, External Member
Dr. Kearney Coupland, SEDRD, Chair of Examination

Advisory Committee
Dr. Wayne Caldwell, SEDRD,  Co-Advisor
Dr. Ryan Gibson, SEDRD, Co-Advisor
Dr. Belinda Leach, Sociology and Anthropology, Committee Member
Dr. Al. Lauzon, SEDRD, Committee Member

All are welcome to attend the presentation.

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