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Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition

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Presented by the Office of Graduate Studies and Research & the Graduate Student Association

What’s It About

Graduate students—both Master’s and Doctoral—are invited to present their thesis or dissertation topic in under three minutes, using just one PowerPoint slide. This fast-paced competition helps you:

  • Sharpen your presentation and academic communication skills
  • Make interdisciplinary and cross-departmental connections
  • Showcase your work to the university community

Prizes

Monetary awards are given in three categories:

  • Winner
  • Runner-Up
  • People’s Choice

Who Can Participate

This competition is open to currently enrolled Master’s and Doctoral students.

Got Questions?

Reach out to: Gradstudiesinfo [at] desu.edu.

Resources & Inspiration

2020 Fall Competition Winners

Doctoral Category

  • Winner: Lindsey Hyppolite, PhD in Chemistry
  • Runner-up: Chelsea Harris, PhD in Mathematics
  • People’s Choice: Schentel Jones, EdD in Education

Master’s Category

  • Winner: LaToya Irvin, Agriculture, MS in Agriculture
  • Runner-up: Yao Xia, Mathematics, MS in Mathematics
  • People’s Choice: LaToya Irvin, MS in Agriculture

Contact & Next Steps

For detailed scheduling, registration instructions, or upcoming dates, please connect with DSU’s Graduate Studies office. You can also explore other graduate resources such as:

  • Graduate forms and important deadlines
  • Graduate programming and student success resources
  • DSU Research Day and Graduate Catalogs

Summary Table

Feature Details
Format One slide, under three minutes
Audience University community
Participants Master’s & Doctoral students
Awards Winner, Runner-Up, People’s Choice
Support Available Info session, guide, videos, and coaching
Contacts Gradstudiesinfo [at] desu.edu