Northern Michigan University's annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, where graduate students present their research in a condensed, layperson-friendly format, returns Tuesday, Feb. 21. The public is invited at 4 p.m. in the Lydia M. Olson Library Atrium.
Candidates are limited to three minutes and one static PowerPoint slide to aid in the presentation of their thesis. They compete for recognition, prizes and a spot in the regional competition. Students must actively be enrolled in a graduate program and must present original research. NMU began participating in the 3MT competition in 2018 and continues to expand its programming.
The University of Queensland developed 3MT in 2008. Its website states that the event “cultivates students' academic, presentation and research communication skills. The competition supports their capacity to effectively explain their research in three minutes, in a language appropriate to a non-specialist audience."
NMU's competition is hosted by the Office of Graduate Studies & Research. Find more information here.