Three Minute Thesis Competition at W&M

An evening of rapid-fire research talks and up to $1,000 in prizes!

What is the 3MT®?

• One slide, no props, and just three minutes to effectively explain your research and its importance to a general audience. Read the complete rules & requirements for a 3MT® presentation.
• Check out these videos to see what a 3MT® is like.

Why Should Grad Students Compete?

• Cultivate your presentation and research communication skills;
• Practice your ability to effectively explain your research in under three minutes, in language appropriate for a general audience;
• Promote your research and receive feedback from a panel of judges;
• Celebrate the diversity of exciting research happening at W&M;
• Win one of four prizes from a pool of $1,000!

How Do I Sign Up to Compete?

• The competition is open to W&M graduate students in A&S, CDSP, Education, and VIMS who are currently conducting or writing up original research for a thesis or dissertation.
• There are only 14 slots available! First come, first served.
• To prepare for the competition, participants will attend at least two special Grad Center workshops on 3MT presentation skills and will receive coaching and feedback.
• Complete the sign-up form to register. Deadline: TBD.

Questions? Contact [[sgglos, Sarah Glosson]], Director of the Graduate Center

This event is generously supported by the Graduate Studies Advisory Board.