Tuesday, March 31 2026, 11am - 12pm GG 142 Defense “Filling in the Gaps in the Northern Andean Volcanic Zone: A Petrological Analysis of Chimborazo as a Proxy for Plate Flexure". Kade McClain, candidate for the masters degree in Geology will defend on March 31st at 11:00 AM in room 142. The title is “Filling in the Gaps in the Northern Andean Volcanic Zone: A Petrological Analysis of Chimborazo as a Proxy for Plate Flexure". The thesis can be reviewed in the conference room. Committee Members: Dr. Mattia Pistone (major advisor) Dr. Doug Crowe Dr. Gary Michelfelder (Missouri State University) Kade McClain