3MT-Three Minute Thesis Competition - IIUM Kuantan

"Human beings are wired for stories. They speak to us in a deep way. They help us make sense of the world, and remember important lessons.

That’s why many religious teachings have been codified in parables. And why the most engaging TED talks are often built around a narrative structure."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPWEiJO0M_k

Engaging Audiences: Episode 3 - Find the narrative In the third episode of Engaging Audiences, Shari Graydon explains that if academics adopt some basic storytelling principles, they may better be able to get...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqchpRM77No

2014 International Trans Tasman 3 Minute Thesis Competition – Siti Aimi Sarah Zainal Abidin (UPM) Siti Aimi Sarah Zainal Abidin has represented Universiti Putra Malaysia in the 2014 International Trans Tasman 3 Minute Thesis Competition with her presentat...

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Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Kindly be informed that the 3MT competition venue has changed to Lecture Hall 2, Kulliyyah of Medicine (KOM). The program will be from 9 am to 1 pm.

Thank you.

"Melissa Marshall brings a message to all scientists (from non-scientists): We're fascinated by what you're doing. So tell us about it — in a way we can understand. In just 4 minutes, she shares powerful tips on presenting complex scientific ideas to a general audience."

http://www.ted.com/talks/melissa_marshall_talk_nerdy_to_me

Talk nerdy to me Melissa Marshall brings a message to all scientists (from non-scientists): We're fascinated by what you're doing. So tell us about it -- in a way we can understand. In just 4 minutes, she shares powerful tips on presenting complex scientific ideas to a general audience.

"Whether you’re delivering a forty-five minute public lecture or presenting for ten minutes on a panel, it’s never a bad idea to give people a road map to where you’re headed. And they’re more likely to retain the message if you share the route you’ll be taking in the process."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMZ0kmZUIXg

Engaging Audiences: Episode 4 - Structure your content In the fourth and final episode of Engaging Audiences, Shari explains how to structure your presentation content for maximum engagement.

"When Einstein wanted to explain the theory of relativity to the non-genius population, he used an analogy to make it vivid.

He explained that spending 30 seconds sitting on a hot stove feels infinitely longer than passing 30 minutes in the presence of a beautiful woman.

Our minds automatically conjure up images of a hot stove or a beautiful woman. And that keeps us engaged in a way that technical descriptions or theoretical analysis just won’t."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNYgF2tJRz8

Engaging Audiences: Episode 2 - Make it visual In the second episode of Engaging Audiences, Shari Graydon emphasizes the use of visual material when trying to convey your message.

"Your research is important and deserves as much attention as possible. But if no one can understand what you’re talking about, what’s the point?

University Affairs magazine and Informed Opinions have teamed up to bring you a video series on how to communicate your research to a wide audience. Hosted by Shari Graydon, it will offer tips on making what you know and do more accessible and engaging."

https://youtu.be/-KVqnhm5oeg

Engaging Audiences: Episode 1 - keep it accessible and concise Your research is important and deserves as much attention as possible. But if no one can understand what you're talking about, what's the point? University A...

What is 3MT?

A competition for research students on presenting research to non-specialist audiences. The competition asks you to present an oration about what you are doing, how you are doing it and why in a way that engages the audience, without reducing research to purely entertainment value. You do not have to explicitly talk about results, so you can take part in it early in your candidature.

The rules:
A single PowerPoint slide (no slide transitions are permitted).
No additional electronic media are to be used (e.g. sound and video files)
No additional props (e.g. costumes, instruments) are permitted
Presentations are limited to 3 minutes maximum or you will be disqualified
Anyone studying a research degree (Masters or PhD) can take part, even if you have submitted

The 3MT is an example of a good idea coming to a person while they were in the shower. A professor in engineering at the University of Queensland thought it up and UQ supported the introduction of a national competition in 2010. In 2011 NZ and other pacific nations took up the challenge and now the competition is run all over the world.

source: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rKvDNTq8V0tMEVTVRyXTtO1pZFzarH27Fhet5GmQUwg/edit =id.g14b61fae_1_37