In 2025, UMass Lowell will join the quickly growing Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition, a program designed to help graduate students explain their research in a succinct and compelling way to general, non-specialist audiences.

Developed by The University of Queensland, the exercise cultivates students’ academic, presentation and research communication skills. The first 3MT competition was held at UQ in 2008 with 160 Research Higher Degree students competing. Today 3MT competitions are held in more than 900 universities in more than 85 countries worldwide.

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Learn More about Three Minute Thesis (3MT®)

In early December, details about the upcoming Three Minute thesis (3MT®) competition were shared during an information session via Zoom. The discussion included details about the competition, how to sign up, as well as plans for training sessions in the spring. A transcribed Zoom recording of the most recent info session is available.

Join us for the 2025 UMass Lowell 3MT® Competition Finals!

  • Date: Friday, April 4, 2025
  • Time: 3 - 5 p.m.
  • Location: UMass Lowell (UML) Coburn Hall, Room 255

Come support our talented doctoral students as they rise to the challenge of presenting their cutting-edge research—in just three minutes and with just one slide! Contestants from across the university will compete for cash prizes and the chance to represent UML at the regional level.

This is a fun, fast-paced event that highlights the exciting research happening across campus—and it’s a great way to cheer on our student scholars.

Audience members will also have a chance to vote for the People’s Choice Award!

Please register to attend UML 3MT® so we may plan accordingly for refreshments.

We hope to see you there!