3 Minute Thesis Informational Meeting – February 18
AN 80,000 WORD THESIS WOULD TAKE 9 HOURS TO PRESENT. THEIR TIME LIMIT.... 3 MINUTES.
Come to our information session on Tuesday, Februray 18 at 5:00pm in
Whetten Graduate Center Room 200 to learn more!
What is the 3 Minute Thesis (3MT)? - It is a research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland which challenges research higher degree students to present a compelling oration on their thesis and its significance in just three minutes in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience.
Who should do it? - Any graduate student who has passed their comprehensive exams (Master’s or PhD).
Why you should do it? -Professional development; Great CV addition; Interviewing preparation; Networking with Internationally known faculty members within your field
Prizes! - UConn Winners- $500 Travel Award (Runner’s up receive Co-op gift certificates); International Winners- First Prize: $2500 research travel grant
The Graduate School is committed to achieving equal educational opportunity and full participation for persons within the graduate community at all of our events. If you require and special accommodations and/or services, including American Sign Language interpretation, please contact The Graduate School.
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For more information, contact: The Graduate School at 486-3949