3 Minute Thesis Returns
September 29, 2016
VON DER MEHDEN RECITAL HALL- 6:00pm
AN 80,000 WORD THESIS WOULD TAKE 9 HOURS TO PRESENT. YOUR TIME LIMIT.... 3 MINUTES.
Check out UConn’s very own: Sarah Vitale (1st Prize 3MT Winner 2015)
Come to one of our information sessions! See below for dates, times and RSVPs.
August 31 11; 12:00-1:00pm - HBL Class of 1947 Conference Room
September 8; 12:00-1:00pm - HBL Class of 1947 Conference Room
Click here to RSVP
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 (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 -
1st Place - $1000 travel award and lunch for their lab
2nd Place - $500 travel award and breakfast for their lab
3rd Place -A gift certificate to the UConn Co-Op and an ice cream party for their lab.
International Winners - First Prize: $2500 research travel grant
When is the Competition?
September 29th, 2016 - VON DER MEHDEN RECITAL HALL
How can the Graduate School Support me doing the 3MT?
The Graduate School in collaboration with the Institute for Teaching and Learning will host a variety of “Boot Camp” workshops in preparation for the Fall 2016 3MT competition in the fall! Keep an eye out for emails with more details
Where can I find more information?
http://threeminutethesis.org/ or contact charmane.thurmand@uconn.edu
For more information, contact: The Graduate School at 860-486-3949