{"id":2192,"date":"2026-06-30T10:22:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T14:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/research.cbc.osu.edu\/co.5\/?p=2192"},"modified":"2026-08-03T10:23:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T14:23:05","slug":"june-2026-congratulations-to-dr-samantha-mendez-for-successfully-defending-her-ph-d-thesis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/research.cbc.osu.edu\/co.5\/2026\/06\/30\/june-2026-congratulations-to-dr-samantha-mendez-for-successfully-defending-her-ph-d-thesis\/","title":{"rendered":"June 2026: Congratulations to Dr. Samantha Mendez for Successfully Defending Her Ph.D. Thesis!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Congratulations to Dr. Samantha Mendez on the successful defense of her Ph.D. thesis, “Enhancing Conductivity in High-Energy Density Battery Electrodes<\/em>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout her time in our research group, Sam has been an exceptional scientist, mentor, and colleague. Her dedication to research, willingness to support others, and positive attitude have left a lasting impact on our lab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reaching this milestone is a testament to years of hard work, perseverance, and excellence. We are incredibly proud of all that Sam has accomplished and grateful for the many ways she has strengthened our research group!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations, Dr. Mendez, on this well-deserved achievement! While we will miss your leadership, mentorship, and friendship, we are excited to see all that you accomplish in the next chapter of your career. Thank you for everything you have contributed to our lab!! We wish you nothing but continued success!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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