WELCOME TO THE 3 MINUTE THESIS (3MT) COMPETITION FACULTY OF XX INSERT DATE HERE

WHAT IS THE 3 MINUTE THESIS (3MT)? The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a university-wide competition for research-based masters and doctoral University of Waterloo students. Competitors have 1 static slide and 3 minutes to explain the breadth and significance of their graduate research to a non- specialist audience.

HISTORY OF THE 3 MINUTE THESIS (3MT) The 3MT was established by the University of Queensland (UQ) in 2008 and has quickly gained momentum in the years following it’s inception. In April 2013 more than 15 Canadian universities hosted a 3MT competition, with the Ontario provincial finals being held at Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario. University of Waterloo’s Chau-Minh Phan won third prize. On April 24, 2014 McMaster University, Hamilton Ontario will host the 3MT Ontario Provincial competition. In Spring 2014 University of Manitoba, Alberta will host the first 3MT Canadian National competition.

THREE MINUTE THESIS (3MT) AT UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO Ontario Provincial Finals McMaster University April 24, 2014 (One finalist from University of Waterloo will advance to the provincial finals) Ontario Provincial Finals McMaster University April 24, 2014 (One finalist from University of Waterloo will advance to the provincial finals) University-wide Final Competition University of Waterloo March 27, 2014 (The number of final spots per faculty-based heat will be calculated based on the number of students registered in each faculty) University-wide Final Competition University of Waterloo March 27, 2014 (The number of final spots per faculty-based heat will be calculated based on the number of students registered in each faculty) AHS faculty- based heats AHS faculty- based heats MATH faculty- based heats MATH faculty- based heats ENG faculty- based heats ENG faculty- based heats ARTS faculty- based heats ARTS faculty- based heats SCI faculty- based heats SCI faculty- based heats ENV faculty- based heats ENV faculty- based heats Canadian National Finals University of Manitoba Spring 2014 Canadian National Finals University of Manitoba Spring 2014

3 MINUTE THESIS (3MT) PRIZES First prize winner: will be awarded $1000 and will advance to the provincial 3MT finals on Thursday, March 27 at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario. Runner up: will be awarded $500. People’s Choice: will be awarded a prize.

3 MINUTE THESIS (3MT) COMPETITION RULES A single static PowerPoint slide is permitted (no slide translations, animations or ‘movement’ of any description, the slide is to be presented from the beginning of the presentation and remain in view for the duration of the oration. No additional electronic media (e.g. sound and video files) are permitted. No additional props (e.g. costumes, musical instruments, laboratory equipment) are permitted. Presentations are limited to 3 minutes maximum and competitors exceeding 3 minutes are disqualified. Presentations are to be spoken word (e.g no poems, raps or songs, other than those that may be the target of research). Presentations are to commence from the stage. Presentations are considered to have commenced when a presenter starts their presentation through movement or speech. Presentations must be made by memory; notes may not be used. The competition will be administered in English. The decision of the judging panel is final.

3 MINUTE THESIS (3MT) JUDGING CRITERIA Communication style: was the thesis topic and its significance communicated in language appropriate to an intelligent but non- specialist audience? Comprehension- did the presentation help the audience understand the research? Engagement- did the presentation make the audience want to know more?

JUDGING PANEL Dr. X Department of X Dr. X Department of X Dr. X Department of X Dr. X Department of X Dr. X Department of X

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SHORT BREAK FOR THE JUDGES TO DELIBERATE

AND THE WINNER IS….

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE FACULTY OF XXX 3 MINUTE THESIS (3MT) HEAT Please join us: University of Waterloo 3MT final: March 27, 2014