Finished!

Scott emerged victorious! After a 45-minute presentation of his research to his committee and about 30 other curious onlookers and another 45 minutes of "grilling" behind closed doors, Scott is a doctor.
He only looked slightly relieved when he came out those doors. He was still so wound up; I think it will take him awhile to adjust to so-called "normal" life again. Just a few more months until more school...