Jason Hout, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Occupational Safety and Health, Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, will defend his dissertation, “An Investigation of Protective Apron Use and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Nurses and Radiologic Technologists,” on September 16th, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET on zoom (see provided link). Community members who wish to observe the defense should contact the committee chair to arrange remote access. Committee Chair: JuHyeong Ryu.