Three Minute Thesis @ UNI
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is an academic research competition developed by The University of Queensland (UQ), Australia. The 3MT® competition challenges graduate students to summarize their research in three minutes or less to an audience.
Eligibility
Students must be enrolled in a master’s program to be eligible to compete in the 3MT® competition.
The presentation topic must cover student's original research project.
Students must have been enrolled at some point during the academic year, including the previous summer, in which the MAGS competition is held.
Awards
First Place: $500
Second Place: $300
People's Choice: $200
First Place will have the opportunity to represent UNI at the Midwest Association of Graduate Schools regional 3MT® competition with all travel expenses paid for by the Graduate College.
How it Works:
Enter
Fall 2022 competition dates TBA. Students will compete in preliminary heat(s) to determine who will advance to the final round.
Prepare
The Graduate College will host workshops to prepare students for the 3MT® Competition. Students may use one static PowerPoint slide to enhance their presentation.
Compete
All rounds will take place on the same day. All finalists will compete for prizes and the winner will have the opportunity to continue on to the regional 3MT® competition hosted by the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools.
Save the Date:
2022 Competition TBA
Registration opens Fall 2022.
Examples & Further Reading
UNI'S 2021 First-Place Winner: Emma Newton, Communications & Media
UNI's 2021 Second-Place Winner: Rachel McDonell, Biology