thesis committee

[/ˈθiːsɪs kəˈmɪti/]
nounpl: thesis committees
banca de tese
1. A group of academic experts appointed to evaluate and supervise a student's thesis or dissertation work
The thesis committee will review her dissertation proposal next month.
A banca de tese revisará sua proposta de dissertação no mês que vem.
2. The panel of professors responsible for examining and approving a student's final thesis submission
He had to defend his research findings before the thesis committee.
Ele teve que defender seus achados de pesquisa perante a banca de tese.
In Brazilian academia, the thesis committee (banca de tese) is a formal and important part of graduate programs. Students typically defend their work before this committee, which is a significant milestone in completing a master's or doctoral degree. The committee usually consists of the thesis advisor and external examiners from the same or different institutions. In the USA, similar structures exist but may be called dissertation committees or advisory committees depending on the institution and stage of study.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dissertation committeeadvisory committeeexamining boardsupervisory committee

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
banca de tese
Most common term used in Brazilian academic institutions
Brazil - Alternative
banca examinadora
Also used, particularly emphasizing the examination aspect
São Paulo
banca de tese
Standard usage in universities like USP and Unicamp
Portugal
júri de tese
Portuguese equivalent, literally 'thesis jury'

Related Words

thesis advisorthesis defensedissertationacademic supervisorexamining panelgraduate committee

Related Idioms & Phrases

to face the thesis committee
to pass the thesis committee
thesis committee approval
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