1. The Graduate School Presents
Brief history of 3MT- Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) celebrates the exciting research conducted by PhD students. Developed by The University of Queensland, the exercise 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.
Talk about how this came to SHSU…
at SHSU
2019 Competition Information Session

2. tell the world about your thesis topic and why it matters!
Broad problem area/motivation – why?
Research question/problem statement – what?
How you did it /methodology or approach – how?
Findings
Conclusion/implications

3. THE PRESENTATION 1-Static Power Point slide 3 Minutes
Remember that “less is more”
Does not have to include text
Use visual cues effectively
No slide transitions, animations, sounds or 'movement' are permitted
3 Minutes
Panel of non-academic judges

4. Judged according to…. Comprehension Engagement Communication
Reinforce that students need to EQUALLY hit all 3 areas.
Explanations come on next 3 slides

5. Comprehension Address the research question and its significance
Clearly describe the results, conclusions, and outcomes
Have a clear and logical sequence
Did the presentation provide an understanding of the background to the research question being addressed and its significance?
Did the presentation clearly describe the key results of the research including conclusions and outcomes?
Did the presentation follow a clear and logical sequence?

6. Engagement Did You: Make the audience want to know more?
Trivialize or over generalize your research?
Convey enthusiasm for your research?
Capture and maintain the audience's attention?

7. COMMUNICATION
Communicate in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience
Thesis topic
Key results
Research significance
Outcomes
Avoid scientific jargon
Terminology
Provide adequate background information

8. The benefits of being able to explain your work in basic terms
Why do it?

9. ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for the Three Minute Thesis competition, you must make sure you meet the following requirements:
Student must be enrolled in master's or doctoral level classes for the semester of competition.
Working on major project, capstone, thesis or dissertation research with some preliminary data complete
Please note: Graduates are not eligible**

10. WILLING TO GIVE IT A TRY? Registration Closes Practice Sessions
January 26th
Practice Sessions
February 5th & 6th – Locations TBA
Kick Off
February 13th -1:00pm Huntsville, 6:00 TWC
All prelims are at 6:00pm
Preliminary Rounds
February 25th- TWC
February 26th -Huntsville
February 27th - Huntsville
All Prelims are at 6:00pm
Finals
April 1st 6:30pm

11. More information Graduate Studies Website Links to finalists videos
Links to finalists in the National competition
Links to finalists videos