With only three minutes each at their disposal, seven Brock University graduate students will pitch their research Monday, April 17 in hopes of captivating both the judges and the crowd.<\/p>\n
Finalists in the University\u2019s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition will vie for the $1,000 prize and a spot representing Brock and Niagara in the provincial finals May 17 at Queen\u2019s University.<\/p>\n
The competition, which originated in Queensland, Australia, in 2008, encourages students to sharpen their knowledge mobilization skills, explaining their research to a broad audience in plain, accessible terms. Presenters have three minutes and a single slide image to summarize their research.<\/p>\n
Thirteen contestants competed in Brock\u2019s first round in March, with internal judges choosing the top students to move on to Monday\u2019s finals.<\/p>\n
The seven 3MT finalists include:<\/p>\n
The 3MT finals external judge panel will evaluate students on communication, comprehension and engagement.<\/p>\n
The panel consists of respected and influential members of Niagara who bring a valuable and diverse lens to the competition. Judges include Dr. M. Mustafa Hirji, Medical Officer of Health and Commissioner (Acting), Niagara Region; Deborah Rosati, founder and CEO of Women Get On Board Inc.; and St. Catharines Mayor Mat Siscoe.<\/p>\n
Audience members will also have a chance to have their say Monday, choosing their favourite presentation during the People\u2019s Choice Award vote.<\/p>\n
The Faculty of Graduate Studies encourages the Brock community to watch and support the University\u2019s 3MT finalists Monday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. in Pond Inlet.<\/p>\n