Scholarly Colloquia and Events

  • 4/28 3 Minute Thesis Informational Meeting

    3 Minute Thesis Informational Meeting

    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!

    Thursday, April 28; 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 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 this summer and 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