Emily Skaletski recently completed her preliminary examination process, transitioning to PhD candidacy. In her department, preliminary examinations include 16 hours of writing, followed by a two-hour defense where committee members can ask questions on the written responses. In completing her preliminary examinations, Emily is now preparing to propose her dissertation in the coming weeks, which will focus on participation and quality of life in autistic children.
Here she is, enjoying a celebratory ice cream cone from Ice Cream Social!