Naomi Delong will defend her dissertation titled, “PLA-PEO-PLA Triblock Copolymer Hydrogels for Soft Tissue Engineering: Properties, Assembly, and Structure,” on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 9:00 AM in Conte A110-111. The event is open to the public. All are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served prior to the defense.