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 LIVE 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!
1st Place - $1000 travel award, lunch for their entire lab and the honor of displaying UConns 3MT trophy in their lab.
2nd Place - $5000 travel award and breakfast for their lab
3rd Place -A gift certificates to the UConn Co-Op and an ice cream party for their lab.
When is the live competition?
September 29, 2015 at 6:00pm - VON DER MEHDEN RECITAL HALL
Where can I find more information?
http://threeminutethesis.org/
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 2015 3MT competition this summer and in the fall! Keep in eye out for emails with more details.
Come to our information session on....
July 13, 2015; 3:30p-5:00pm - HBL Class of 1947 Conference Room
RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FaGwnmbDsZoUIVezafMAKUDwogPisV_sm5WsdJ2uk3…
August 11, 2015; Noon -1:00pm-HBL Class of 1947 Conference Room
RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FaGwnmbDsZoUIVezafMAKUDwogPisV_sm5WsdJ2uk3…
For more information contact: Charmane.thurmand@uconn.edu