Dear Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars, Today is the last day for Three Minute Thesis submissions. If you are interested in participating, please submit your 3-minute draft video and slide to the following survey by 11:59 PM tonight. https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6yFlM70TewNGJBI<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca1.qualtrics.com%2Fjfe%2Fform%2FSV_6yFlM70TewNGJBI&data=05%7C02%7Ccce-graduates-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7Cceb378f568c04fb2eda508de7ba8ad63%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C1%7C0%7C639084161543816249%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=nUBLTS9MTfP3SOuJgGLTvhAaaH4JTDgz1sQJ54Sh3Js%3D&reserved=0> About Three Minute Thesis The <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthreeminutethesis.uq.edu.au%2F%3F_ga%3D2.182810916.309235558.1611062174-638553709.1610370512&data=05%7C02%7Ccce-graduates-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7Cceb378f568c04fb2eda508de7ba8ad63%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C1%7C0%7C639084161543855792%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=89cAbr4UYNEPlyaUmHc%2BUUsQgb%2FjvluBqWOLtQe%2FeT8%3D&reserved=0> Three Minute Thesis (3MT®)<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthreeminutethesis.uq.edu.au%2F%3F_ga%3D2.182810916.309235558.1611062174-638553709.1610370512&data=05%7C02%7Ccce-graduates-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7Cceb378f568c04fb2eda508de7ba8ad63%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C1%7C0%7C639084161543878190%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=GIsNteylu9l2NTKz8MrCpUmotGVi5DrIhZ02jIpZ5c4%3D&reserved=0> 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—in just three minutes with one slide. This fast-paced event builds presentation and research communication skills while encouraging participants to distill years of work into a concise, engaging format. It’s not about “dumbing down” research—it’s about making complex ideas accessible and impactful. Prizes * 1st Place: $5,000 * Runner‑Up: $3,000 * People’s Choice: $2,000 Why Participate? * Compete for up to $5,000 in prize money * Gain skills that give a competitive edge in job interviews, grant writing, and public speaking * Highlight their research on a regional and potentially national stage * The Purdue winner advances to the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools 3MT competition Submission Deadline: Friday, March 6 at 11:59 PM Interested students and scholars should simply submit a draft video and one presentation slide using the following survey link. https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6yFlM70TewNGJBI<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca1.qualtrics.com%2Fjfe%2Fform%2FSV_6yFlM70TewNGJBI&data=05%7C02%7Ccce-graduates-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7Cceb378f568c04fb2eda508de7ba8ad63%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C1%7C0%7C639084161543896786%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=oMGFZJFJ5rGooTZHMb6DT8mOnzxgMVmuiqkIGqVOiC0%3D&reserved=0> Important: No faculty nomination is required — students and postdocs may self‑enter! Thank you! Alli Loy loy2@purdue.edu<mailto:loy2@purdue.edu> Event Coordinator Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Professional Development Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars