SUBMISSIONS ARE CLOSED

Students will be notified if their abstract has been accepted or not on Wednesday, October 30.

If accepted, we encourage you to attend the Presentation Feedback Open House on November 6, 2024, anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Come by the Graduate School for feedback on your presentation and/or your slide. 

If accepted, a single, static PowerPoint slide will be due no later than NOON on November 11, 2024.

A rehearsal for the event will be held on November 12, 2024, at the Black Box Theater from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Whether participating online or in person, we highly recommend that you participate. Past winners for 3MT have all participated in the rehearsal.

The event will be held on November 14, 2024. If participation exceeds the threshold, rounds will be implemented, and the top competitors for each round will move forward to the finale. The time of the event depends on the number of participants but is normally held in the evening. 

We encourage you to attend an Insider Session! In any of the sessions, you’ll learn the best ways to prepare your presentation, how to make your research appeal to a lay audience and the rules and guidelines for participating in the 3MT competition. 

Rules

• A single, static PowerPoint slide is permitted (no slide transitions, animations, or movement of any description; the slide is to be presented from the beginning of the oration)
• No additional electronic media (e.g., sound and video files) is permitted
• No additional props (e.g., costumes, musical instruments, laboratory equipment) are permitted
• Presentations are limited to three minutes maximum, and competitors exceeding three minutes are disqualified
• Presentations are to be spoken word (e.g., no poems, raps, or songs)
• Presentations are considered to have commenced when a presenter starts his/her presentation through movement or speech
• The decision of the adjudicating panel is final

Judging Criteria

Presentations will be judged based on the following:

Engagement and Communication

• Did the oration make the audience want to know more?
• Was the presenter careful not to trivialize or generalize their research?
• Did the presenter convey enthusiasm for their research?
• Did the presenter capture and maintain their audience's attention?
• Did the PowerPoint slide enhance the presentation? Was it clear, legible, and concise?

Comprehension and Content

• Did the presentation provide an understanding of the background to the research question being addressed and its significance?
• Did the presentation clearly describe the key results of the research, including conclusions and outcomes?
• Did the presentation follow a clear and logical sequence?
• Was the thesis topic, key results and research significance, and outcomes communicated in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience?
• Did the speaker avoid scientific jargon, explain terminology, and provide adequate background information to illustrate points?
• Did the presenter spend adequate time on each element of the presentation — did he/she elaborate for too long on one aspect, or was the presentation rushed?

To view videos of successful 3MT presentations, visit the founding university's 3MT Website.

1. Sharif Md Yousuf Bhuiyan | Engineering & Applied Science - PhD
   • "High-Temperature Steam Electrolysis (HTSE): Development of Support Facilities System of Various Test Plants"
2. Antora Dev | Engineering & Applied Science - PhD
   • "Automated Phenotyping of Herbaceous Biomass Using U-Net Architecture for µ-CT Images Segmentation"
3. Jacob McMillin | Nursing Practice - DNP
   • "Community Movie Screening: Assessing Advance Care Planning Readiness"
4. Adam Brown | Microbiology - MS
   • "The Hidden Promoter of Bacteriophage 80α and How to Activate It: How to Possibly Bypass Antibiotic Resistance in Staphylococcus Aureus"
5. Rimi Das | Electrical & Computer Engineering - MS
   • "Highly Directional Antenna at Ultra-High-Frequency Bandwidth"
6. Miles Rhoads | Anthropology - MS
   • "Ethical and Equitable Creation of Closed Missing Persons Cases Database: Utilizing Intersectional Theories"
7. Costain Nachuma | Engineering & Applied Science - PhD
   • "Privacy and Security for LLMs and LMMs Across Key Sector"
8. Rifat Ara Tasnim | Engineering & Applied Science - PhD
   • "The Impact of Serious Games to Facilitate the Efficacy of Psychotherapeutic Techniques"
9. Sara Sourani Yancheshmeh | Mechanical Engineering - MS
   • "Optimizing Chassis Design for Autonomous Vehicles in Challenging Environments Based on Finite Element Analysis and Genetic Algorithm"
10.  Yvette Cadeaux | Educational Leadership - EdD
    • "Postcards from the Pandemic: Perceptions of K-12 Remote Instruction and Post-Secondary Choices"
11. Wesley Peterson | Clinical Mental Health Counseling - MCoun
    • "Integrating Yoga Nidra as a Trauma Intervention for Incarcerated Women"
12. Tanzim Mostafa | Computer Science - MS
    • "Transforming Critical Materials Exploration with Machine Learning"
13. Callan Norby | Chemistry - MS
    • "Novel Sulfur-Rich Hydrogels and Their Applications in Agriculture"
14. Md Mosharaf Hossan | Computer Science - MS
    • "Can You Keep Calm?: Interactive Gameplay with Heart Rate as the Controller"
15. John Opeifa | History - MA
    • "Ọmọ Kaarọ Oojire: The Impacts of Globalization on Yoruba Diaspora Communities in the Postmodern United States 1970-1999"
16. Holly Kartchner | Political Science - DA
    • "Is This Really the American Dream? The Redlining of Southeast Idaho Rural Public School Students"
17. Arifa Islam Champa | Engineering & Applied Science - PhD
    • "Beyond the Hype: A Reevaluation of Effectiveness of Machine Learning and Deep Learning in Phishing Email Detection"
18. Dallin Stokes | Microbiology - MS
    • "Overwriting Code: TwinPE in Malaria Parasites"
19. Modupeola Bada | Communication - MA
    • "The Public Discourse: What Does the AI Revolution Mean for Our Future?"
20. Mikayla Macaluso | Biology - MS
    • "Investigating Bricks in Early Craniofacial Development"
21. Val Kimbrough | Computer Science - MS\
    • "If Superintelligence Goes Rogue: Is All Hope Lost?"
22. Julia Duran | Clinical Psychology - PhD
    • "The Need for Resources: Severe Psychopathology in Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder"
23. Shijon Das | Computer Science - MS
    • "Powering the Future: How AI is Transforming Sustainable Energy"
24. Vanessa Gallegos | Public Health - MPH
    • "Salud Southeast Idaho"
25. Md Fazle Rabbi | Engineering & Applied Science - PhD
    • "Fact or Fiction: Do SBOM Tools Truly Identify Software Components and Vulnerabilities?"
26. Joseph Orr | History - MA
    • "Helen Keller Was a Monster and Here's Why"
27. Bailey Bresee | Microbiology - PhD
    • "Playing Tag In Powerhouse Of The Cell"
28. Amir Hafezi | Mechanical Engineering - MS
    • "The Droat"
29. Fatemeh Falahati Marvast | Biology - MS
    • "Diagnosing Genes Affecting Cleft Palate and Lip"
30. Kelli Rich | Nursing Practice - DNP
    • "Teen Mental Health in the Age of Social Media"
31. Lauren Elmore | Clinical Psychology - PhD
    • "Perceived Program Support and Coping Styles as Moderators of Graduate Student Academic Burnout"
32. Eliana Claps | Clinical Psychology - PhD
    • "Suicidal Ideation and Perceived Program Support Among Clinical and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Students"
33. Alicia Pino | Business Administration - MBA
    • "Remote Work's Hidden Challenge: How Leaders Stay in Touch Without Being in Touch"

Founded in Queensland...

The idea for the 3MT competition came about at a time when the state of Queensland was suffering from severe drought. To conserve water, residents were encouraged to time their showers, and many people had a three-minute egg timer fixed to the wall in their bathroom. The then Dean of the University of Queensland Graduate School, Emeritus Professor Alan Lawson, put two and two together and the idea for the 3MT competition was born: to challenge grad students to describe their research in under three minutes to a general audience.

The first 3MT competition was held at UQ in 2008 with 160 students competing. In 2009 and 2010 the 3MT competition was promoted to other Australian and New Zealand universities and enthusiasm for the concept grew. Due to its adoption in numerous universities, a multi-national event was developed, and the Inaugural Trans-Tasman 3MT competition was held at UQ in 2010. Since 2011, the popularity of the competition has increased and 3MT competitions are now held in over 600 universities and institutions across 59 countries worldwide.

The University of Queensland has prepared a comprehensive set of rules and judging criteria. The competition will employ these same guidelines. Please view the complete rules and judging criteria online.

Develop Skills

Participation in the 3 Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition develops presentation and research communication skills, while honing graduate students' ability to effectively explain the breadth and significance of their research to a non-specialist audience. The ability to clearly and concisely articulate complex research to non-specialist audiences is a vital skill for all graduate students. Participating in the 3MT competition helps students develop communication skills, allows them to share and take pride in their work, and offers the chance to compete for prizes.

Foster Research Culture on Campus

The 3MT competition provides a valuable opportunity for graduate students to come together, get to know one another, and talk about their research. It also gives undergraduates, alumni, industry partners, and the community at large the opportunity to be exposed to the breadth of research taking place at Idaho State University.

Build Your Network

3MT winners will also compete in the state of Idaho 3MT competition against Boise State University and the University of Idaho. Additionally, the 1st place winner will represent ISU at the Western Association of Graduate Schools (WAGS) 3MT conference, which provides an excellent networking and professional development opportunity.

Obtain Bragging Rights

Have the chance to win up to $2,000 to impress your friends and colleagues!

Win Monetary Prizes

The judges will score based on the judging criteria. The final scores will indicate our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. All participants will be voted on by audience members for the People’s Choice Award.

Prizes will be as follows:

• 1st place: $2,000
• 2nd place: $1,500
• 3rd place: $1,000
• People’s Choice: $500