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CDE Thesis Defence: Zoe Kiang

Submitted by dfoolen on April 1st, 2026 8:42 AM
Date: 
Friday, April 10th, 2026 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: 

Hybrid: ( LA 100 / Teams)

Zoe Kiang, a MSc student in Capacity Development and Extension in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend their thesis on “Incentivizing Toronto Green Standards:  A Study of Policy Design, Systems, and Participation in Urban Development."

Examination Committee:
Derya Tarhan, Advisor - SEDRD
Helen Hambly, Committee Member - SEDRD
Mollie Kuchma, External Examination Member – SEDRD

Ataharul Chowdhury, Chair of Examination - SEDRD

All are welcome to attend the defence presentation.  

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Source URL:https://www.uoguelph.ca/sedrd/events/2026/04/cde-thesis-defence-zoe-kiang