3 Minute Thesis -3MT Competition Finals

Watch RIT Doctoral Students Compete by Explaining Their Research in 3 Minutes! 


BE PART OF THE COMPETITION WITH THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE
An important aspect of the competition is the People’s Choice prize. Following all presentations, the audience is asked to vote on who they thought gave the most convincing 3MT presentation (based on their understanding of the criteria below). 

A finalist can be the winner or runner-up and still receive the People’s Choice award.

Rating Criteria
Comprehension and Content 
•    Presentation provided clear motivation, background and significance to the research question
•    Presentation clearly described the research strategy/design and the results/findings of the research
•    Presentation clearly described the conclusions, outcomes, and impact of the research

Engagement and Communication
•    The oration was delivered clearly, and the language was appropriate for a non-specialist audience
•    The PowerPoint slide was well-defined and enhanced the presentation
•    The presenter conveyed enthusiasm for their research and captured and maintained the audience’s attention

Make your request for ASL interpreters at https://myaccess.rit.edu/myAccess5.   

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