ME3MT Resources

Eligible students must submit via the provided link no later than Friday, September 11th. Questions and concerns should be directed to Dr. Peter Bruggeman, the Director of Graduate Studies ([email protected]).

Event Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Place: Keller Hall, Room 3-180

Eligibility:
Current ME PhD or Plan A Grad Student that has not won/placed in a previous 3MT competition.

Awards:
Offered to 1st Place, 2nd Place, and People's Choice winners. Additionally, the 1st place contestant goes on to represent the ME Department at the CSE 3MT Competition!

Competitor Application Form

Important Dates

Fri, Sept 11
Deadline for applications

Fri, Sept 25
Slide draft and script ready

Fri, Sept 25
ME Connect seminar practice presentations

Wed, Sept 30
Presentation practice with the DGS

Fri, Oct 2
Final Slides Due

Tues, Oct 6
ME3MT Competition

3MT Competition Rules

  • Single static PowerPoint slide. No slide transitions, animations, or “movement” of any description are allowed. The slide is to be presented from beginning of oration.
  • No additional electronic media (e.g. sound and video files) are permitted.
  • No additional props (e.g. costumes, musical instruments, lab equipment) are permitted.
  • Presentations are limited to 3 minutes maximum, and participants exceeding 3 minutes are disqualified.
  • Presentations are to commence from the "stage".
  • Presentations are to be spoken word (e.g. no poems, raps, or songs).
  • Presentations are considered to have commenced when a presenter starts her presentation through either movement or speech.
  • The decision of the adjudicating panel is final.

Special Course Offering

Want to be better prepared for the competition? Take the Canvas course created by neuroscientist, science communicator, and 3MT winner, Dr. Ben Rein.
 

"3MT - Turning Your Research into a Compelling Message" 

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