Join us for the 3 Minute Graduate Showcase finals on Friday, April 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM. |
The Three Minute Graduate Showcase (3MGS) modifies the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition created by the University of Queensland—a contest that challenges graduate students to summarize their research within three minutes to a general audience. The University of Queensland developed the contest in 2008 to help graduate students improve their oral communication skills.
Cash prizes will be awarded to first-place ($300) and second-place winner ($150) and to a “People’s Choice” winner chosen by audience members ($150).
Abstract Submissions: January 9 - March 19, 2023, submitted via the online form.
3MGS Practice Sessions: For those selected to present, we will hold practice sessions the week before the
competition. Details to be announced. Contact Gabby Jacobsen (jacobseng@winthrop.edu) with questions.
PowerPoint Slide Deadline: April 12, 2023
If you’re interested in competing in the Three Minute Graduate Showcase Competition, you can find the information you need to participate below.
Abstract submissions are due on March 19, 2023 via the online form.
Judges will evaluate competitors on these general categories:
Please note: Competitors *will not* be judged on video quality (if participating via Zoom). Judging will focus on the presentation, ability to communicate research to a non-specialist audience, and 3MGS PowerPoint slides.
We greatly appreciate the time, feedback, and expertise of our 3MGS final contest judges. Click each judge’s name below to see a brief bio.
Former Winthrop University First Lady and philanthropist
Executive Director of the Arts Council of York County
Professor of Biology (retired), Winthrop University
2022 Winners
First Place | Christina Melchiorre, Studio Art | [View Video]
Second Place | Grant Mahan, Studio Art | [View Video]
People's Choice | Bethany Salisbury, Studio Art | [View Video]
2021 Winners
First Place | Shea Nunn | Teaching
Second Place | Troi' Williams | Counseling and Development
People's Choice | Devann Gardner | Studio Art
2020 Winners
First Place | Nicole Davenport | Arts Administration [View Video]
Second Place | Oscar Soto | Studio Art [View Video]
People's Choice | Carson Pender | English [View Video]
2019 Winners
First Place | Ashley Graham | Biology
Second Place | Taylor Harrison | Human Nutrition
People's Choice | Garrett Driscoll | Biology