February 3, 2025
70 graduate students to showcase their work at Three Minute Thesis competition
Seventy master's and doctoral students are taking on the challenge of presenting their research in three minutes with only one presentation slide in the annual Three Minute Thesis, or 3MT, competition.
K-State and Manhattan community members are invited to attend the first round of competition from 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Feb. 5, in Room 227 and the Flint Hills Room in the K-State Student Union. A schedule of presentations is available on the 3MT website.
The 3MT is a way to learn about the diversity of important research being conducted by K-State graduate students. Participants represent 25 academic programs across the university, including graduate students studying at the Manhattan and Olathe campuses. This experience provides a venue for graduate students to showcase their research and develop communication skills that support their preparedness for careers.
Eight to 12 presenters will be selected to advance to the final round of competition, which will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 19 in the K-State Student Union Ballroom. The final round of competition is open to the public, and the audience will vote for their favorite presentation of the night to receive the People's Choice Award. Judges will select recipients for first- and second-place awards, as well as for the Best Commercial Potential Award, sponsored by the Center for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship.
Questions about the 3MT may be directed to Megan Miller, Graduate School assistant director of student success, at mmmiller@k-state.edu.