Three-Minute Thesis
FROM 300 Pages TO 3 Minutes
The Three Minute Thesis competition celebrates the exciting research conducted by graduate students. Developed by The University of Queensland, 3MT cultivates students' academic, presentation, and research communication skills. Participants are challenged to present their research in only 3 minutes. 3MT competitions are now held at over 600 universities and institutions across 65 countries. The Graduate School is proud to participate in this international competition.
Eligibility and Expectations
- All disciplines are welcomed and encouraged
- Must be currently enrolled master's and doctoral students at Augusta University
- Enrolled through end of spring semester
- Have not previously won first-place 3MT prize
- Must have passed comprehensive examination (Biomedical Sciences PhD)
- Students must present on original research that will culminate in either their master's thesis or doctoral dissertation
- No additional electronic media (e.g. sound and video files) are permitted
- No additional props are permitted
- Presentations are limited to 3 minutes maximum (Competitors exceeding 3 minutes are
disqualified)
3MT ResourcesWorkshop Schedule
3MT Executive Committee
2025 Competition Winners
Richard Kontoh-Twumasi
- 1st Place Winner - Dry Eye Disease: A Salty Problem with a Sweet Solution
Elisabeth Mellott
- 2nd Place Winner - Tired and Overworked: Mitochondria in Preeclampsia
Richard Kontoh-Twumasi
- People's Choice Winner - Dry Eye Disease: A Salty Problem with a Sweet Solution