The Final Public Oral Defense for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy from Michael D. Overbeek will be held on Thursday, November 18th, 3:00 pm, Wayne State University. The title of the dissertation is: “Synthesis of Molybdenum Containing Thin Films Using Organic Reducing Agents and Synthesis of Magnesium Silyl Intermediate Complexes for Use in Atomic Layer Deposition." (Advisor: Professor Charles H. Winter)