3MT® Competitor Toolkit
We are so excited that you are planning to compete in the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition!
This webpage is a hub for helpful information for challengers including a timeline, information on our prep workshops, and other important items.
Timeline
Prep Workshops
October 7 - November 1, 2024
We provide a series of preparatory workshops to support you through the development of your presentation! All new challengers are strongly encouraged to attend one of each.
Qualifying Round
November 4 - 7, 2024
Throughout the week of November 4th, we'll be holding our qualifying round for all challengers across both campuses. Results to be announced November 12th!
Final Competition
November 21, 2024
10 challengers selected from the qualifying round will go on to compete in this final competition on Main Campus! Winners will be announced the same night!
2024 Prep Workshops
Check out all of our preparatory workshops below! Select each for the InvoNet link and location information.
Missed our Prep Workshops? View Recordings on YouTube!
Writing a Recipe for a Tasty 3MT®Telling Your Visual StoryPresentation Skills for the 3MT®
Writing a Recipe for a Tasty 3MT® (Script Writing)
Telling Your Visual Story (Slide Design)
Presentation Skills for the 3MT® (Public Speaking)
Main Campus
Tuesday, October 22, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 24, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Health Science Campus
Tuesday, October 22, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Thursday, October 24, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Virtual
Practice Labs
Main Campus
Thursday, October 28, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 30, 12 - 2 p.m.
Health Science Campus
Tuesday, October 29, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Virtual
Eligibility & Rules
Review the eligibility requirements and competition rules below!
Who Can Compete?
- Doctoral Candidates: currently registered in good standing; must have passed their qualifying exam and entered candidacy
- Master’s Students: currently registered in good standing; must have completed 2 semesters and submitted their GRAD form
- Graduated students: students who have already graduated are not eligible to compete
What are the Rules?
- A single static PowerPoint slide is permitted. No slide transitions, animations or movement.
- No electronic media (sound/video files).
- No props (e.g. costumes, instruments, lab equipment, etc.)
- You get 3 minutes. Period. If you go over 3 minutes, you lose!
- Decision of judges are final.
Important Deadlines
Competition Registration Deadline
Complete this webform to enter the competition.
Submit Qualifying Round Materials
You must submit:
- Your name as you wish for it to appear on your slide
- Your headshot picture
- Your competition slide (if choosing to use one)
- Your presentation title
Submit Final Competition Materials
If selected for the final competition, you must submit:
- Your name as you wish for it to appear on your slide
- Your headshot picture
- Your competition slide
- Your presentation title
Monday, October 28 at 11:59 p.m.
Deadline extended to: Friday, November 1 at 11:59 p.m.
Monday, November 18 at 11:59 p.m.
What to Expect: Qualifying Round
Before the Qualifying Round
We're here to support you every step of the way! You will receive an email with the following information:
- Your qualifying round time slot and location
- A scoring rubric
During the Qualifying Round
During the qualifying round, you will present your 3MT® presentation to a panel of judges of varying disciplines. Our competition coordinators and timekeeper will be present as well. This round is not open to the public, but you are allowed to bring anyone from your support system with you! When you arrive, you (and anyone you bring along) will be asked to wait outside of the room of your presentation and will be welcomed in by one of our competition coordinators and introduced to the judges.
All you will need to do is present and you are done! After your presentation, the judges will score your rubric and our competition coordinators will reach out with the results once all challengers have presented.