{"id":24977,"date":"2024-11-08T13:51:44","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T18:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/?page_id=24977"},"modified":"2026-04-13T09:54:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T13:54:51","slug":"phd","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/academics\/cm\/phd\/","title":{"rendered":"PhD Concentration in Construction Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><em>Our STEM-designated<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:48px\">PhD Concentration in Construction Management<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-da683ac0 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/PhD-Concentration-in-Construction-Management-Collage-1024x584.png ,https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/PhD-Concentration-in-Construction-Management-Collage.png 780w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/PhD-Concentration-in-Construction-Management-Collage.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/PhD-Concentration-in-Construction-Management-Collage-1024x584.png\" alt=\"PhD Concentration in Construction Management Collage\" class=\"uag-image-24979\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" title=\"PhD-Concentration-in-Construction-Management-Collage\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\">Since its inception in 1988, our PhD program in Construction Management has been a leader in the field. We currently support a substantial number of active PhD students, all of whom are fully funded through various grants, scholarships, and assistantships. Our program is further distinguished by its extensive research infrastructure, including more than 15 specialized research centers and laboratories. These facilities cover a broad spectrum of construction research, from traditional topics such as sustainability and project delivery to innovative fields like digital twins, artificial intelligence, and robotics. This robust research environment enables students and faculty to conduct comprehensive, cutting-edge research in the construction domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-480d4d37\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-249ab604 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/1gfwja0u0zx53m4imi6zt\/PhD-Program-Flyer_UF-Rinker-School.pdf?rlkey=p6hq23a3dm3r6ik0xwoxo9g5h&amp;e=1&amp;st=g4l438is&amp;dl=0\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">PhD Degree Flyer<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-09f6f030 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/tkgc6odkjjxl3myr3h054\/Graduate-Programs-Presentation_UF-Rinker-School.pdf?rlkey=d13ryxysa0is81kks9ftyebgs&amp;e=1&amp;st=rxduvhww&amp;dl=0\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">PhD Degree Presentation<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-27e7af2d wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/KDv_b9aRhe0?si=ZeEYUCzcs41U_k9k\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">Information Session Video<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;font-size:44px\">Our PhD Degree Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fcb42829a4a506ac2ab72c303f799b83\" style=\"color:#fa4616;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:29px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><em>Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Design, Construction and Planning<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-29653dd54c67a7dd568e5a545ea6e926\" style=\"color:#0021a5;font-size:29px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><em>Concentration: Construction Management<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-ast-global-color-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-470e7e12 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-83bf9e4f wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-zoomin wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/rzkdrijzq5jjw1695367j\/PhD-Program-Degree-Requirements_UF-Rinker-School.pdf?rlkey=h6a7g0z6rwapzcm4bdjxv4g2v&amp;e=1&amp;st=bw731blo&amp;dl=0\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/PhD-Program-Degree-Requirements_UF-Rinker-School-1024x933.jpg ,https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/PhD-Program-Degree-Requirements_UF-Rinker-School.jpg 780w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/PhD-Program-Degree-Requirements_UF-Rinker-School.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/PhD-Program-Degree-Requirements_UF-Rinker-School-1024x933.jpg\" alt=\"PhD Program Degree Requirements UF Rinker School\" class=\"uag-image-24985\" width=\"1024\" height=\"933\" title=\"PhD Program Degree Requirements_UF Rinker School\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#0021a5;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-28c95b0bc97a229daf01283da47b05c6\" style=\"font-size:44px\">Degree Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7ee91ae02d03e457c5f164a2a59e83fe\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:20px\">The <strong>PhD <\/strong>in<strong> Design, Construction and Planning<\/strong> with a concentration on <strong>Construction Management<\/strong> can be typically completed in four years. We offer admissions for both the <strong>Fall <\/strong>and <strong>Spring <\/strong>semesters. Please note that the majority of our PhD students start in the Fall semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-626a478e\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-f21057cf wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/rzkdrijzq5jjw1695367j\/PhD-Program-Degree-Requirements_UF-Rinker-School.pdf?rlkey=h6a7g0z6rwapzcm4bdjxv4g2v&amp;e=1&amp;st=2z63v7q2&amp;dl=0\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">Degree Requirements<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;font-size:44px\">Application Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-17f4a1b53a08d49237302da80fd8e472\" style=\"color:#0021a5;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-size:29px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><em>Apply for our Fall or Spring admissions to begin your journey with us!<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">A two-page statement of purpose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">A current CV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Three letters of recommendation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:20px\"><em><strong>Bachelor\u2019s and Master\u2019s* Degrees<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Transcripts + degree certificates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:20px\"><em><strong>English Proficiency Requirements*<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:20px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">IELTS Academic \u2265 6.5\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Minimum of 6.5 in each section<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">TOEFL** iBT \u2265 84\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Minimum of 21 in each section<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Graduate Record Examination (GRE) are not required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0;font-size:14px\">* A master\u2019s degree in construction management or a related field in the built environment is required to apply to the Rinker School\u2019s PhD program. Exceptions may be considered on a rare, case-by-case basis by the Director of Graduate Programs and Research.<br>** UF\u2019s TOEFL school code is 5812.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#fa4616;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-09d27c807438bd42e1a7c0cb3f4879ba\" style=\"font-size:44px\">Apply through<br>UF Office of Admissions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-76ca837d86c04e0ef21107d6e1bea80b\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Our PhD program offer admission<br>for the Fall and Spring semesters!<br>Please note that the majority of our PhD<br>students start in the Fall semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-cd7506e4\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-b7e47d55 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.ufl.edu\/apply\/graduate\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">Apply Here<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-ast-global-color-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-470e7e12 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-25e782daef2e095ac7e2eaa9538352bd\" style=\"font-size:30px\">Our PhD Program<br>Application<br>Deadline:<br>Fall Admissions: <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-0-color\">Dec. 5<\/mark><br>Spring Admissions: <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-0-color\">Aug. 15<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-330995be\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-90ffe723 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/g03wweufbeuwftncc89sq\/Graduate-Programs-Application-Instruction_UF-Rinker-School.pdf?rlkey=4jv9rsc97x5zb4ede4ief2jxp&amp;e=1&amp;st=sktc4tc5&amp;dl=0\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">Application Instructions<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-55d2d688e8060b940c4b6c50c692a5a6\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Low Application Fee of <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-0-color\">$30<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;font-size:44px\">Funding Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ed274465d574c265767c661f55d3028a\" style=\"color:#0021a5;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-size:29px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><em>We offer multiple funding opportunities to our top students.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Fully-Funded Research and Teaching Assistantships: <\/strong>Our PhD program offers fully-funded teaching and research assistantships, providing financial support and valuable experience to enhance your academic and career development. All currently active PhD students in our program are fully funded through various grants, scholarships, and assistantships. Applicants to the PhD program are automatically considered for these opportunities. We also encourage prospective applicants to contact faculty members with similar research interests early on to facilitate the review and interview process, if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Internal Scholarships and Financial Support:<\/strong> Each year, we offer several internal scholarships and financial support opportunities. These scholarships are available to students after they begin their studies at the Rinker School and can help cover some of the educational expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;font-size:44px\">Concurrent Master of<br>Construction Management (MCM) Degree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-161783869a9a5930876b45c5b5b5dfc4\" style=\"color:#0021a5;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-size:29px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><em>Opportunity to pursue a concurrent MCM degree while enrolled in the PhD program<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\">Enhance your academic journey by pursuing a Master of Construction Management (MCM) degree alongside your PhD studies. This unique opportunity is designed for PhD applicants who already have a master&#8217;s degree in a field other than Construction Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Eligibility: Who Can Apply?<\/strong> This option is available only for PhD applicants whose Master&#8217;s degree is in a discipline outside of Construction Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0;font-size:20px\"><strong>Application Process: Separate Applications Required:<\/strong> Interested candidates must apply separately to both programs simultaneously:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">PhD Concentration in Construction Management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Master&#8217;s in Construction Management (MCM) &#8211; Non-thesis option<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">It&#8217;s important to note that two simultaneous applications are required. To facilitate the approval process of this intentional dual application, the applicant should contact the Director of Graduate Programs and Research prior to submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Credit Application: <\/strong>One of the key advantages of pursuing both a PhD in Construction Management and a Master of Construction Management (MCM) degree is the opportunity to apply a substantial number of credits from your PhD coursework toward your MCM requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;font-size:44px\">Our Success is Defined by Our Alumni<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-670228e8c0252336c90ef6001d5d1765\" style=\"color:#0021a5;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-size:29px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><em>Spotlighting Some of Our Very Recent PhD Graduates<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\">Our PhD graduates secure impressive positions, including faculty roles at top universities and high-level managerial positions in industry. Here, you&#8217;ll see examples of our very recent graduates who are thriving at some of the top universities and companies in the U.S., highlighting the significant achievements and career paths available to our PhD graduates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1840e2cc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-d6d08d3f wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/09\/Gilles-Albeaino-crop.png ,https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/09\/Gilles-Albeaino-crop.png 780w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/09\/Gilles-Albeaino-crop.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/09\/Gilles-Albeaino-crop.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-24676\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" title=\"Gilles-Albeaino-crop\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-72e7d53f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:var(--ast-global-color-7);border-radius:25px;min-height:275px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:23px\">Gilles Albeaino<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:20px;line-height:1.4\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">2020 MSCM &amp; 2023 PhD<\/mark><br><em><strong>Assistant Professor @ Texas A&amp;M<\/strong><\/em><br>Dissertation Title: <em>Exploring Human-Robot Interaction Proxemics in Construction<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-7ae51656 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Jing-Wen.png ,https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Jing-Wen.png 780w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Jing-Wen.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Jing-Wen.png\" alt=\"Jing Wen\" class=\"uag-image-25005\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" title=\"Jing Wen\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d71f40aa wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:var(--ast-global-color-7);border-radius:25px;min-height:275px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:23px\">Jing Wen<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:20px;line-height:1.4\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">2022 PhD<\/mark><br><strong><em>Assistant Professor @<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>Georgia Tech<\/em><br><\/strong>Dissertation Title: <em>Assessing the Impact of Immersive Storytelling in Attracting Female Students to Construction Education Using Social Cognitive Career Theory<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-71b41ab0 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Ralph-Tayeh.png ,https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Ralph-Tayeh.png 780w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Ralph-Tayeh.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Ralph-Tayeh.png\" alt=\"Ralph Tayeh\" class=\"uag-image-25007\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" title=\"Ralph-Tayeh\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-72e7d53f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:var(--ast-global-color-7);border-radius:25px;min-height:275px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:23px\">Ralph Tayeh<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:20px;line-height:1.4\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">2018 MSCM &amp; 2021 PhD<\/mark><br><strong><em>Assistant Professor @ Southern Illinois University Edwardsville<\/em><br><\/strong>Dissertation Title: <em>Augmented Reality Applications for BIM And GIS In Online Construction Education<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-8efab412 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/09\/Ricardo-Eiris-crop.png ,https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/09\/Ricardo-Eiris-crop.png 780w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/09\/Ricardo-Eiris-crop.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/09\/Ricardo-Eiris-crop.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-24688\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" title=\"Ricardo-Eiris-crop\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-72e7d53f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:var(--ast-global-color-7);border-radius:25px;min-height:275px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:23px\">Ricardo Eiris<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:20px;line-height:1.4\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">2016 MSCM &amp; 2020 PhD<\/mark><br><strong><em>Assistant Professor @<br>Arizona State University<\/em><\/strong><br>Dissertation Title: <em>iVisit: Using 360-Degree Interactive Digital Sites to Practice Problem-Solving and Collaboration within Complex Spatiotemporal Contexts<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-988edee6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-19c586b2 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Fopefoluwa-Bademosi.png ,https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Fopefoluwa-Bademosi.png 780w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Fopefoluwa-Bademosi.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Fopefoluwa-Bademosi.png\" alt=\"Fopefoluwa Bademosi\" class=\"uag-image-25011\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" title=\"Fopefoluwa Bademosi\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-72e7d53f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:var(--ast-global-color-7);border-radius:25px;min-height:275px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:23px\">Fopefoluwa Bademosi<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:20px;line-height:1.4\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">2016 MSCM &amp; 2019 PhD<\/mark><br><em><strong>Circular Eco. &amp; Cons. Researcher @ Autodesk<\/strong><\/em><br>Dissertation Title: <em>Robotics in Construction: An Evaluation of Construction Robotics Technologies in Industry and Education<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-8bbd2f10 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Nathan-Blinn.png ,https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Nathan-Blinn.png 780w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Nathan-Blinn.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Nathan-Blinn.png\" alt=\"Nathan Blinn\" class=\"uag-image-25015\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" title=\"Nathan-Blinn\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-72e7d53f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:var(--ast-global-color-7);border-radius:25px;min-height:275px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:23px\">Nathan Blinn<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:20px;line-height:1.4\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">2015 MSCM &amp; 2018 PhD<\/mark><br><strong><em>VP of Con. &amp; Strategic Innovation @ Eagle Con.<\/em><br><\/strong>Dissertation Title: <em>Construction Technology Integration Guide (C-TIG)\u00a9: A Comprehensive Evaluation &amp; Integration Strategy for Advanced Construction Technologies<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-988edee6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-e97bc5c9 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Ali-Komeily.png ,https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Ali-Komeily.png 780w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Ali-Komeily.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Ali-Komeily.png\" alt=\"Ali Komeily\" class=\"uag-image-25017\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" title=\"Ali-Komeily\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d71f40aa wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:var(--ast-global-color-7);border-radius:25px;min-height:275px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:23px\">Ali Komeily<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:20px;line-height:1.4\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">2017 PhD<\/mark><br><strong><em>Associate Partner @ <br>McKinsey &amp; Company<\/em><br><\/strong>Dissertation Title: <em>Towards Context-Aware Socioeconomic Benchmarking of Neighborhoods<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-80d681c3 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Hamzah-Shanbari.png ,https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Hamzah-Shanbari.png 780w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Hamzah-Shanbari.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Hamzah-Shanbari.png\" alt=\"Hamzah Shanbari\" class=\"uag-image-25019\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" title=\"Hamzah-Shanbari\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d71f40aa wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:var(--ast-global-color-7);border-radius:25px;min-height:275px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:23px\">Hamzah Shanbari<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:20px;line-height:1.4\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">2010 MSCM &amp; 2016 PhD<\/mark><br><strong><em>Director of Innovation @ Haskell<\/em><br><\/strong>Dissertation Title: <em>Evaluating the Use of Video Games in Construction Management Education<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:90px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;font-size:44px\">Our Current PhD Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b80cc16f91cc0faa88767c44cbc0c2b2\" style=\"color:#0021a5;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-size:29px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><em>Current PhD students in the CM concentration can find useful information here.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-4232facc\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-7650d99a wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/academics\/phd\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">DCP PhD Program Page<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-28426136 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PhD_Handbook_2025-2026.pdf\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">PhD Handbook<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-96cea57f wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/rzkdrijzq5jjw1695367j\/PhD-Program-Degree-Requirements_UF-Rinker-School.pdf?rlkey=h6a7g0z6rwapzcm4bdjxv4g2v&amp;e=3&amp;st=dct9r246&amp;dl=0\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">CM Concentration Requirements<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;font-size:44px\">Any inquiries about our Graduate Programs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0f0a4a12c08d4e93bb1c5a22e16558f6\" style=\"color:#0021a5;font-size:29px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><em>Contact us!<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8a368f38 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-flex uagb-block-ee1d500b alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-6c4c90e4 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/04\/Pat-De-Jong-crop.png ,https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/04\/Pat-De-Jong-crop.png 780w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/04\/Pat-De-Jong-crop.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/rinker\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/04\/Pat-De-Jong-crop.png\" alt=\"Pat De Jong Headshot\" class=\"uag-image-27917\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" title=\"Pat-De-Jong-crop\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d91aded8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:25px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:23px\">Pat De Jong<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:20px;line-height:1.4\">Associate Director, Academic Advising<br><a href=\"mailto:patricde@dcp.ufl.edu\">patricde@dcp.ufl.edu<em>&nbsp; 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