3MT2024

Announcing the Three-Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition that is held annually!

                                                  And the 2024 winners are ...

 

First place Catherine Phelps

Runner up Abdalla Wedn

People’s Choice Hye Mi Kim & Abdalla Wedn

 

Congratulations to the School of Medicine Graduate Studies winners!

From left to right Dr. Michael Tsang | Dr. Saleem A Khan | Catherine Phelps | Hye Mi Kim | Abdalla Wedn | Dr. Asher Jones | Dr. Smita Iyer

 

The School of Medicine Graduate Studies winner will participate in the Pitt 3MT Competition on Monday, April 1st, Noon - 1:30pm, at the Hillman Library, Archives & Special Collections Room, 3rd Floor

This year, the University-wide winner will compete at a national competition!

This event is sponsored by the Office of the Provost, University Library System and Center for Teaching & Learning.

More information from the Provost’s Office is available here:  https://www.gradstudies.pitt.edu/Pitt-3MT

Vote - April 1st!

The People's Choice prize will be determined by the votes of those attending the Pitt April 1st Competition.

The ballots will be available on site - cheer and vote for your favorite presentation!

 

Rules, criteria, awards

  • Presentations are limited to 3 minutes and competitors exceeding 3 minutes are disqualified.
  • Presentations are to be spoken word (no poems, raps, or songs).
  • Presentations are considered to have commenced when a presenter starts their presentation through speech.
  • A single static PowerPoint slide is permitted (no slide transitions, animations or 'movement’) and is to be presented from the beginning of the oration.
  • No additional electronic media (e.g., sound and video files) are permitted.
  • No additional props (e.g., costumes, musical instruments, laboratory equipment) are permitted.
  • The decision of the adjudicating panel is final.

Judging criteria

Comprehension and content

  • Presentation provided clear motivation, background, and significance to the research question.
  • Presentation clearly described the research strategy/design and the results/findings of the research.
  • Presentation clearly described the conclusions, outcomes, and impact of the research.

Engagement and communication

  • The oration was delivered clearly, and the language was appropriate for a non-specialist audience.
  • The PowerPoint slide was well-defined and enhanced the presentation.
  • The presenter conveyed enthusiasm for their research and captured and maintained the audience’s attention.