2023 Call for Proposals: UW Virtual Three Minute Thesis

02/22/2023

UW 3MT: Call for Proposals
Proposals due: Monday, March 6, 2023 @ 11:59 p.m.
Details, eligibility criteria, and proposal form:
http://bit.ly/uw3mtcfp23

Open to all eligible graduate students from UW Bothell, Seattle, and Tacoma.

Apply to compete in the 2023 UW Three Minute Thesis (UW 3MT®), where prizes will be awarded to 1st Place, 2nd Place, and People’s Choice Award winners! This event is a partnership between the Office of Graduate Student Affairs in The Graduate School and the UW Libraries Research Commons.

Successful presenters from the online preliminary rounds will be selected as finalists to compete during the in person 3MT event, March 29, 2023 on the Seattle campus.

The theme for this year’s competition is Impact. Impact can be defined as the positive outcome of a critical intervention, social policy, service provision model, legal framework or technological innovation. How does your graduate research demonstrate impact for the public good? We’re excited to celebrate the influence our graduate students have on the world!

University of Washington Graduate School University of Washington Libraries

03/30/2022

Call for Proposals: 2022 UW Virtual 3MT!
Proposals due April 14, 2022 by 11:59 p.m.
Send questions to [email protected]

Event details and proposal submission form:
https://grad.uw.edu/uw-three-minute-thesis/

Are you a UW graduate student in the final stages of your capstone, thesis or dissertation project?

Apply to compete in the 2022 UW Virtual Three Minute Thesis (UW 3MT®), where you'll have the opportunity to present your project in just three minutes for cash prizes totaling $5,000. The competition is open to all eligible graduate students from Bothell, Tacoma, and Seattle campuses. This event is a partnership between Core Programs—Office of Graduate Student Affairs in The Graduate School and the UW Libraries Research Commons.

Many thanks to Bruce and Joanne Montgomery for their generous sponsorship of the prizes.

The theme for this year’s competition is Impact. Impact can be defined as the positive outcome of a critical intervention, social policy, service provision model, legal framework, or technological innovation. How does your graduate research demonstrate impact for the public good? We’re excited to celebrate the influence our graduate students have on the world.

Participating in 3MT is a great opportunity to:

- Learn to talk about your research without using jargon
- Prepare for job interviews
- Practice public speaking skills
- Build your network and resume
- Compete for cash prizes!

04/22/2021

Watch the Livestream Tonight: UW Three Minute Thesis Competition!
Thursday, April 22, 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. (PST)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0mBmJVR2ug

There's also still time register to attend the online event:
bit.ly/uw3mt21

Want to see 12 graduate students from across disciplines present their work in three minutes, while competing for cash prizes in front of an esteemed panel of judges? Attend the UW Virtual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition! Senior master's students and doctoral candidates, representing 7 schools and colleges from across the UW, will share their capstone, thesis, or dissertation projects, with a particular emphasis on the theme of Equity. Join us for these fast-paced and engaging presentations. This event is a partnership between Core Programs—Office of Graduate Student Affairs in The Graduate School and UW Libraries Research Commons.

The online audience will vote for their favorite presenter to win the People’s Choice Award!

Prizes: First Place ($2,500), Runner Up ($1,500), and People’s Choice Award ($1,000). Prize money generously donated by Bruce and Joanne Montgomery.

Want to see 12 graduate students from across the disciplines present their work in three minutes, while competing for cash prizes? Register to attend the UW ...

03/11/2021

Proposal deadline extended to Wednesday, March 17, 2021 by 11:59 p.m. (PST).

2021 Call for Proposals: UW Virtual Three Minute Thesis
Questions: [email protected]

Are you a UW graduate student in the final stages of your capstone, thesis, or dissertation project? Apply to compete in the 2021 UW Virtual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition! You'll have an opportunity to present your project in just three minutes for cash prizes totaling $5,000. The competition is open to all eligible graduate students from Bothell, Seattle, and Tacoma campuses.

The theme for this year's competition is Equity.

For more details and the proposal submission form link:
https://www.grad.washington.edu/for-students-and-post-docs/core-programs/uw-three-minute-thesis/

Participating in 3MT is a great opportunity to:

- learn to talk about your research without using jargon
- gain skills that are important for job interviews and elevator speeches
- practice public speaking skills
- receive practice session feedback from Core Programs and Libraries staff in a friendly and supportive virtual environment
compete for cash prizes!

Virtual competition is April 22, 4:30-6 p.m. (PST).

This event is a collaboration between Core Programs—Office of Graduate Student Affairs in The Graduate School and the UW Libraries Research Commons.

02/09/2021

Call for Proposals
2021 UW Virtual Three Minute Thesis
Proposals due March 12 by 11:59 p.m. (PST)
Questions: [email protected]

Are you a UW graduate student in the final stages of your capstone, thesis, or dissertation project? Apply to compete in the 2021 UW Virtual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition! You'll have an opportunity to present your project in just three minutes for cash prizes totaling $5,000. The competition is open to all eligible graduate students from Bothell, Seattle, and Tacoma campuses.

Virtual competition is April 22, 4:30-6 p.m. (PST).

The theme for this year's competition is Equity.

Participating in 3MT is a great opportunity to:
- learn to talk about your research without using jargon
- gain skills that are important for job interviews and elevator speeches
- practice public speaking skills
- receive practice session feedback from Core Programs and Libraries staff in a friendly and supportive virtual environment
- compete for cash prizes!

Read more details and submit your proposal by March 12 by 11:59 p.m. (PST). Log in to the proposal form using your UW NetID:
https://grad.uw.edu/uw-three-minute-thesis

This event is a collaboration between Core Programs—Office of Graduate Student Affairs in The Graduate School and the UW Libraries Research Commons.

UW 3MT® is a professional development competition that celebrates the exciting capstone and research experiences of master’s and doctoral students at the University of Washington from all three campuses. The competition supports graduate students’ capacity to effectively explain their research ...