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2025 3MT winners
  • Augusta University
  • The Graduate School

Three-Minute Thesis

FROM 300 Pages   TO 3 Minutes 

The Three Minute Thesis competition celebrates the exciting research conducted by graduate students. Developed by The University of Queensland, 3MT cultivates students' academic, presentation, and research communication skills. Participants are challenged to present their research in only 3 minutes. 3MT competitions are now held at over 600 universities and institutions across 65 countries. The Graduate School is proud to participate in this international competition.

Eligibility and Expectations

  • All disciplines are welcomed and encouraged
  • Must be currently enrolled master's and doctoral students at Augusta University
  • Enrolled through end of spring semester
  • Have not previously won first-place 3MT prize
  • Must have passed comprehensive examination (Biomedical Sciences PhD)
  • Students must present on original research that will culminate in either their master's thesis or doctoral dissertation
  • No additional electronic media (e.g. sound and video files) are permitted
  • No additional props are permitted
  • Presentations are limited to 3 minutes maximum (Competitors exceeding 3 minutes are disqualified)

3MT ResourcesWorkshop Schedule

 

3MT Executive Committee

Darren Browning, PhD

  • Co-Program Director

dbrowning@augusta.edu

Pamela Hayward, PhD

  • Co-Program Director

phayward@augusta.edu

Jennifer Sullivan, PhD

  • Dean - The Graduate School

jensullivan@augusta.edu

Patricia Cameron, PhD

  • Vice Dean - The Graduate School

pcameron@augusta.edu

2025 Competition Winners

 

photo of Richard Kontoh-Twumasi

Richard Kontoh-Twumasi

  • 1st Place Winner - Dry Eye Disease: A Salty Problem with a Sweet Solution
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Elisabeth Mellott

  • 2nd Place Winner - Tired and Overworked: Mitochondria in Preeclampsia
photo of Richard Kontoh-Twumasi

Richard Kontoh-Twumasi

  • People's Choice Winner - Dry Eye Disease: A Salty Problem with a Sweet Solution

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Health Sciences Graduate School Fair & Expo

Want to learn more about our innovative health sciences graduate programs? Join us on October 24th for the inaugural Health Sciences Graduate School Fair & Expo, featuring a keynote address from Dr. David Brooks, a distinguished physiologist and pharmaceutical executive. The event will also showcase student research presentations and expert-led sessions designed to inspire and inform. Your next chapter starts here!

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