{"id":677,"date":"2025-08-24T19:39:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T23:39:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.dev.www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/?page_id=677"},"modified":"2026-05-07T09:02:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T13:02:50","slug":"three-minute-thesis-3mt","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/three-minute-thesis-3mt\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Minute Thesis (3MT\u00ae)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-banner purdue-home-teritary-hero \">\n        <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <h1 class=\"second-level-page-heading purdue-home-teritary-hero__header\">Three Minute Thesis (3MT\u00ae)<\/h1>\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-teritary-hero__content\">\n                \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section  page-layout-wide\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/12\/3MT-Logo_Mono.jpg\" alt=\"Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Logo\" class=\"wp-image-1844\" style=\"width:888px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The<a href=\"https:\/\/threeminutethesis.uq.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Three Minute Thesis (3MT\u00ae)<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;competition, developed by The University of Queensland, challenges graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to clearly and compellingly explain their research to a non-specialist audience\u2014in just three minutes with one slide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This fast-paced event builds presentation and research communication skills while encouraging participants to distill years of work into a concise, engaging format. It\u2019s not about \u201cdumbing down\u201d research\u2014it\u2019s about making complex ideas accessible and impactful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Top finalists compete for cash prizes, including Winner, Runner-Up, and People\u2019s Choice Award.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section  page-layout-wide\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-aged-gold-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dc0c1c45cb5e1bba45f6a3c2bb64d72e\">2025 Winner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>First Place: Sydney Beechboard, College of Agriculture, Department of Biochemistry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congratulations to our 2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) winner Sydney (Beechboard) Bogan for being selected as a finalist at the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools 3MT competition! Sydney presented her Three Minute Thesis presentation titled, Preventing the Next Pandemic: Countering SARS-COV-2 Drug Resistance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"purdue-home-video-embed \">\n        <div class=\"section has-none-background has-padding-top-none\">\n        <div class=\"container is-16by9\">\n            \n            <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--horizontal purdue-home-cta-card--video\">\n    <div class=\"image is-16by9\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"purdue-home-background-image\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/253mt_107.jpg\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"flex-container flex-container--align-center lyt-playbtn\">\n        <button class=\"playbtn\">\n            <span class=\"cta-link purdue-home-cta-card__link\">Watch Video<\/span>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cta-icon cta-icon--play\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/wp-content\/themes\/purdue-home-theme\/imgs\/play_icon_gold.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        <\/button>                                       \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"iframe-container is-sr-only\">\n        <div class=\"youtube-video\" id=\"NU-XPeHbfRM\" data-title=\"253mt_107\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NU-XPeHbfRM?rel=0&#038;autoplay=1&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;mute=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/3mt-winners-from-past-years\/\">View Past Winners<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"section has-black-background  page-layout-wide\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3MT\u00ae at Purdue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each spring, Purdue University hosts its Three Minute Thesis (3MT\u00ae) competition, a dynamic event that challenges graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to present their groundbreaking research in just three minutes\u2014using only one slide and no jargon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This exciting competition celebrates the innovative discoveries happening at Purdue and offers the broader community a unique opportunity to learn about cutting-edge research across disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us early this spring for an event that combines communication excellence, research impact, and community engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2026 Competition Timeline<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Monday, February 16, 11:59 PM &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong>Faculty Nominations Due<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Friday, March 6, 11:59 PM<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Video Submissions Due<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thursday, April 2, 9:00 am &#8211; 12:00 pm<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Semi-finals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wednesday, April 8, 10:00 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM<\/strong> &#8211; Practice | Hail Purdue Stage | PMU<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tuesday, April 21<\/strong>&#8211; Rehearsal, Fowler Hall 5:00 p.m. EST &#8211;&nbsp;<strong>mandatory<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wednesday, April 22 &#8211;&nbsp;Competition, Fowler Hall, 7:00 p.m. EST<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cash Awards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1st Place: $5,000&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2nd Place: $3,000&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People&#8217;s Choice: $2,000&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A panel of judges will select the first and second-place winners, while the People&#8217;s Choice Award will be selected by the audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get Involved <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who is eligible? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enrolled graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in all disciplines at Purdue University are eligible to participate in 3MT\u00ae. All research presented must have been conducted at Purdue University, not from a previous degree, and should be in the final stages so students and scholars have some sound conclusions and impacts to present. Purdue Alumni are not eligible to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to submit a draft video of their 3MT presentation. Before you begin, <strong>review the Video Competitor Guide<\/strong> (below) for helpful tips. To participate, record yourself delivering your three-minute research presentation along with your presentation slide. <strong>TIP<\/strong>: You do not need to combine the video and slide into one file for submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you\u2019re ready, click the <strong>Apply Now<\/strong> button (below) to upload your draft video, presentation slide, and submission details. Before submitting, we strongly recommend <strong>reviewing the competition rules<\/strong> in the next section to confirm your eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/threeminutethesis.uq.edu.au\/3mt-video-recording-competitor-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video competitor guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Competition Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Active PhD and Professional Doctorate Research (program composed of at least 2\/3 research and eligible for RTP) candidates who have successfully passed their confirmation milestone\/progress review (including candidates whose thesis is under submission) by the date of their first presentation are eligible to participate in 3MT competitions at all levels.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please Note: Students enrolled in any of the following programs are not eligible to enter the 3MT Competition: Masters (coursework only), Professional Doctorate (less than 2\/3 research)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A single static PowerPoint slide is permitted (no slide transitions, animations or &#8220;movement&#8221; of any description).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No additional electronic media (e.g., sound and video files) are permitted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No additional props (e.g., costumes, musical instruments or laboratory equipment) are permitted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presentations are limited to three minutes maximum, and competitors exceeding three minutes are disqualified.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When using generative AI tools, always disclose their role in your work and cite them appropriately. AI cannot be credited as an author, and you remain fully responsible for the accuracy of all content. Acceptable uses include editing, translation, code generation, data analysis, visualization, and drafting content\u2014provided disclosure is made. Do not input confidential or identifiable data into AI tools, and maintain records of prompts and outputs for transparency. Editors and reviewers must avoid entering manuscript content into AI systems. Finally, attribute AI contributions as you would any other source.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The decision of the judging panel is final, and People&#8217;s Choice voting results will not be released.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All presentations will be videotaped and will appear on the graduate school 3MT\u00ae website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students who are over the cost of attendance allowance may not be eligible for prizes.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For students who receive gift aid\/free money from the university, including prizes, the total amount of aid they are receiving cannot exceed the total cost of attendance. Cost of attendance is set by the team in the Division of Financial Aid according to federal financial aid regulations. There are five components in Cost of attendance\u2014tuition and fees, housing and food, books, personal\/miscellaneous expenses, and transportation. Cost of attendance for each program at the university is calculated, and the AVERAGE cost is used to award all aid (gift aid and loans, work study, etc.) to a student in that program. The total of all aid a student is receiving cannot exceed the total of that average Cost of attendance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each 3MT\u00ae presentation will be judged based on communication style, comprehension, and engagement. Please view our archive of video presentations made by&nbsp;<a href=\"\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/3mt-winners-from-past-years\/\">past winners<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please email the program administrators at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:Purdue3MT@purdue.edu\">Purdue3MT@purdue.edu<\/a>&nbsp;if you have any questions!<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-small has-padding-bottom-large  page-layout-wide\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Development Office<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physical\/ Mailing Address:<br>Earnest C. 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