Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition
Wednesday, February 25, 4:30 p.m.
University of Cincinnati Clifton Court Hall 1170 (2800 Clifton Ave)
Free to attend
Think you can explain a big idea in just three minutes? Our University of Cincinnati graduate students can! From innovative discoveries to bold new ideas, this fast-paced competition is your chance to see the future of research. Cheer for your favorites and help choose the People’s Choice Award.
Awards:
🥇 First Place: $1,000
🥈 Second Place: $750
🥉 Third Place: $500
People’s Choice: $500*
*Winners of first, second, or third place may also receive the People’s Choice Award.
The winner of UC’s annual 3MT competition will advance to the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS) regional 3MT® competition, held during the MAGS annual meeting, March 25–27, 2026, at the Kansas City Marriott at Country Club Plaza.
About 3MT:
Developed by the University of Queensland, 3MT helps students sharpen their academic, presentation, and research communication skills. Competitors present their research in just three minutes, using language that anyone can understand—making complex ideas accessible, engaging, and exciting.
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