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  • Last Day - 3MT Sign Ups

     Sign-ups for the 2016 3MT Competition are now live! Follow the link below to sign up.

    3MT 2016 Competition Sign Ups

     

    What is the 3 Minute Thesis (3MT)?

    It is a research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland which challenges research higher degree students to present a compelling oration on their thesis and its significance in just three minutes in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience.

    Who should do it?

    Any graduate student who has passed their comprehensive exams (PhD).

    Why you should do it?

    Professional development; Great CV addition; Interviewing preparation; Networking with Internationally known faculty members within your field

    Prizes!

    UConn Winners -

    1st Place - $1000 travel award and lunch for their lab

    2nd Place - $500 travel award and breakfast for their lab

    3rd Place -A gift certificate to the UConn Co-Op and an ice cream party for their lab.

    International Winners - First Prize: $2500 research travel grant

    When is the Competition?

    September 29th, 2016; 6:00pm - VON DER MEHDEN RECITAL HALL

    Where can I find more information?

    Check out UConn’s very own: Sarah Vitale (1st Prize 3MT Winner 2015)

    http://threeminutethesis.org/ or contact charmane.thurmand@uconn.edu

    For more information, contact: The Graduate School at 860-486-3949

If you have any questions, please contact Grad School at 860-486-3617.