Three Minute Thesis Competition

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is an academic research communication competition held at universities around the world.

Developed by The University of Queensland, the 3MT® competition cultivates students’ academic, presentation and research communication skills by challenging them to explain the significance of their research projects to a general audience in three minutes or less.

The 3MT® Competition at Truman

The 3MT® competition highlights original graduate-level research, including a master’s thesis. Currently enrolled master’s students at Truman State University are eligible to participate in the University’s 3MT® competition. The winner attends the Midwest Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS) annual 3MT® competition.

2025 Competition at Truman

• DATE: Friday, February 28, 2025
• TIME: 3:30 p.m.
• LOCATION: Violette Hall 1010

Rules

The competition at Truman will be an in-person event.  For your three-minute presentation, please follow the guidelines set forth at:

• 3MT Competitor Guide
• FAQs for Competitors

You will need to register to convey your interest in participating in the competition. After you have registered, you will need to upload an introductory slide and a presentation slide. Your presentation slide should adhere to the guidelines found on the MAGS website.

Prize Money

• First place: $75 gift card
• Second place: $50 gift card