Three Minute Thesis
What is the Three Minute Thesis?
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition challenges research-based master’s and PhD students to present their research to a layperson audience in three minutes or less. Students are allowed one slide, but no props and no notes.
This year, we are excited to announce Laurier's Undergraduate Three Minute Thesis competition. Undergraduate students at Laurier who are completing a research-based thesis, major research paper or directed studies project under faculty supervision are welcome to register for the undergraduate competition.
The competition, first established in 2008 at the University of Queensland, offers students the opportunity to improve their communication skills, network with fellow academics, win thousands of dollars in prizes and, most importantly, share their important research with the world!
3MT at Laurier
The 3MT® competition has been gaining momentum at Laurier since 2012, with a growing number of students competing over the years. The 3MT® provides all participants with the opportunity to develop a range of skillsets, while highlighting some incredible research. Laurier will be hosting both competitions on March 27, 2019. The winner of the graduate student competition will proceed to the provincial competition at McMaster University on April 17, 2019.
Meet Our Judges
Meet our expert panel of judges for the 3MT® Competition.
Avvey Peters, MJ | Chief Strategy Officer, Communitech
Catherine Thompson, MIPP | Reporter, Waterloo Region Record
Eden Hennessey, PhD | Research Associate, Wilfrid Laurier University
Heidi Northwood, PhD | Dean of Liberal Arts, Wilfrid Laurier University (Brantford)
Shelley Martin, BBA | Interim CEO, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre
Tarique Plummer | Students’ Union President & CEO
Tristan Long, PhD | Associate Professor, Biology, Wilfrid Laurier University
Important Dates
Registration Opens: January 24
Registration Closes: March 1
Laurier Competition: March 27
Ontario Competition: April 17
Workshop Dates
Graduate Session: March 6
Undergraduate Session: March 6
Open Session: March 20
Keep Connected
Follow the event on Twitter at #Laurier3MT.