The Office of Graduate Education and Life is now accepting submissions for the WVU 3-Minute Thesis Competition, which challenges graduate students to present their research in 180 seconds using just one slide. Submissions will be accepted through Thursday, February 13 at 11:59 p.m.
Competitors must succinctly pitch their research to audience members and judges who have no background experience in their research area. This provides graduate students the opportunity to gain valuable experience pitching their academic research in preparation for job interviews, networking engagements and grant-funding agencies, among other opportunities.
Judging criteria is based on comprehension, engagement and communication. Tiered cash prizes will be awarded to finalists without any obligation for future work or service.
A panel of judges will review submissions and select finalists to compete in the WVU grand finale competition to be held on Thursday, April 10 from 6–8 p.m.
The winner from WVU will advance to compete in the regional competition at the Conference of Southern Graduate Schools. First and second place regional winners will move on to the national showcase.
The 3-Minute Thesis competition was founded by The University of Queensland, Australia and is now held in over 900 universities across more than 85 countries worldwide.
View eligibility requirements and competition rules on the Graduate Education and Life website.
For questions, contact Betty Mei, program director for graduate student success, at bmei@wvu.edu.