The JHM Professional Development and Career Office is hosting the third annual Three Minute Thesis Competition April 18, 2018 in Mountcastle Auditorium.
Register to participate here. (Note: Registration closes March 20, 2018)

Training Opportunities

Eligibility

Currently enrolled JHU doctoral students are eligible. The student must be admitted to Ph.D. candidacy and actively engaged in research. JHU master's-level students who are interested in competing, may participate in the Preliminary Heats.

Prize Information (JHU Final Competition Only)

Prizes for the JHU Competition are as follows:

• Winner: $1000
• Second Place: $500
• Third Place: $250
• People’s Choice: $250

More Information

A selection of videos of award-winning presentations from a variety of universities are available on the 3MT™ website .
For questions about the JHU competition, please contact Kate Bradford at 410-955-9877 or kate.bradford@jhu.edu.

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) are 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 criteria:

• 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 speaker have sufficient stage presence, eye contact, and vocal range; maintain a steady pace; and have a confident stance?
• Did the PowerPoint slide enhance the presentation? Was it clear, legible, and concise?

• 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 — or did he/she elaborate for too long on one aspect or was the presentation rushed?