Convocation and Commencement Events

2025 CBC Graduates Jumping in Cap and Gown in front of Old Main (not all graduates are pictured)

2024 CBC Graduates (not all graduates are pictured)

The 2025 CBC Convocation and Awards Ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 9:00 am in the Student Union Ballroom.

Keynote Speaker

Diogenes (Dio) Placencia, Ph.D. (2011)
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Photo of Dr. Diogenes Placencia
Dio obtained his doctoral degree (Analytical concentration) under the guidance of Professor Neal Armstrong (CBC/Optical Sciences), where he studied surfaces/interfaces of optoelectronic devices. He’s currently dual-hatted as Research Scientist at the Naval Research Laboratory (Washington, DC) and RDT&E Portfolio Manager at the U.S. Southern Command (Doral, FL), where he leads research into nanomaterials and operationally-relevant science & technology initiatives, respectively. Dio’s career as a scientist within the Federal Government spans from basic research to operational roles, with overseas tours serving within Department of State missions. Dio’s a lover of all things nature, an avid backpacker, a strong proponent of Public Service, and a mentor to many promising young scientists.

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