3MT

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is an internationally recognized competition for thesis-based graduate students in which participants present their work and its wider impact in three minutes or less. The event helps graduate students present their research in an accessible and compelling way with the assistance of only one static slide. 

To make it into the finals you need to participate in one of the heats which will happen in late February with the top eight moving on to the finals in late March. The winner will receive a $1,500 prize and move on to the Western Regional Finals. The 3MT is an excellent opportunity to develop your presentation and communication skills with expert feedback and hands-on workshop and training.

Training:

3MT Insights with Former 3MT Champion Kwaku Ayisi - Tuesday, February 7 from 3 to 4:00 p.m.
Presentation Workshop: No More Dead Fish Arms - Wednesday, February 15 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Heats:

Register for one of the heats to compete for the finals. The top eight will move on to the finals. Pick the time that works best with your schedule.

Heat #1 - Tuesday, February 28 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Heat #2 - Wednesday, March 1 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Finals:

The U of R's 3MT Finals will be held on Tuesday, March 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Darke Hall, with the presentations and judging followed by a reception. 

1st Prize - $1,500
2nd Prize - $1,000
3rd Prize - $500
People's Choice - $500 

Eligibility and Judging Criteria