Graduate School
Three-Minute Thesis Competition
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The Three Minute Thesis (3MT庐) is an academic research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland (UQ), Australia.
It challenges graduate students to explain the significance of their research projects to a general audience in three minutes or less. Additionally, 3MT庐 provides a great opportunity for you to develop communication skills, showcase your research, as well as open doors to new collaborations and networks, all while competing for cash awards. Click here for information on eligibility, prizes and judging criteria.
2023 3MT Winners
Grand ChampionMeagan Stanley, Ph.D. student in the School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Using Inclusion Chemistry to Develop Molecular Probes for Metal Ion Detection鈥�
Major Professor: Dr. Karl Wallace
Runner-Up
Lindsey Ostermiller, Ph.D. student in the School of Psychology
Lifestyle Behaviors and Mental Health Outcomes in LGBTQ+ Graduate Students
Major Professor: Dr. Marie Danforth
People's Choice
Nick Enos, Ph.D. student in the School of Polymer Science and Engineering
Atoms to Aircraft: Controlling Crystallization in High Performance Composites
Major Professor: Dr. Jeff Wiggins
People's Choice
Nick Enos, Ph.D. student in the School of Polymer Science and Engineering
Atoms to Aircraft: Controlling Crystallization in High Performance Composites
Major Professor: Dr. Jeff Wiggins
2022 3MT Winners
Grand Champion
Evan Stacy, Ph.D. student in the School of Polymer Science and Engineering
The Polyplex Approach: Exploring Alternatives to Vira Gene Therapeutics
Major Professor: Dr. Triston Clemons
Runner-Up
Camera Cottingham, M.A. student in the School of Social Sciences and Global Studies
Identifying the Proper Methodology for Forensic Facial Reconstruction / Approximation
Major Professor: Dr. Marie Danforth
People's Choice
Aynslie Fritz, Ph.D. student in the School of Polymer Science and Engineering
Reactive Additive Manufacturing of Polyurethanes
Major Professor: Dr. Jeff Wiggins