Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition
Presented by the Office of Graduate Programming and Student Success & 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
- Informational Session Presentation
- Learn more about 3MT
- 3MT Virtual Competitor Guide
- Past Competitor Videos
2025 3MT Winners
1st Place: Lauren Waller, Ph.D. Student, Integrative Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences
2nd Place: Razia Khan Sharma, M.S. Student, Applied Optics
People’s Choice Award: Dasianee Gavin, Ed.D. Student, K–12 Leadership
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 GSGA [at] desu.edu |