Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Nick Earned His PhD

Today Nick successfully defended his dissertation!!!

Nick after his defense
The defense consisted of two parts. First Nick took about an hour to present his research and results. The presentation was public, so I was able to go watch! Then he was whisked away into a different room where he had to respond to a variety of questions on the subject of his dissertation from the examination committee. He emerged almost 2 hours later tired, but happy--the examination went well, and now he is done! The lab prepared a few snacks, champagne was served, and Nick's professor made a toast. Later Nick and I went out to dinner to celebrate.

Nick after his defense

2 comments:

jcnemecek said...

Hooray! Of course, not surprised to see he passed--but good to hear anyway!

Tell the good doctor I said congrats.

may said...

Great news! Tell Nick my congrats.