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

About Three Minute Thesis

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) 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

Important: No faculty nomination is required — students and postdocs may self‑enter!

Thank you!

Alli Loy

loy2@purdue.edu

Event Coordinator

Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Professional Development

Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars