Information Sessions & Workshops
- October 28, 2022, 1 - 2 PM: Information & Research Communications Session (In-Person)
- January 20, 2023, 1 - 2 PM: Perfecting Your 3MT Slide Workshop (In-Person)
- January 27, 2023, 1 - 2 PM: Perfecting Your 3MT Pitch Workshop (In-Person)
- February 3, 2023, 1 - 2 PM: Practice Session for 3MT Finalists (In-Person)
- February 10, 2023, 1 - 2 PM: Practice Session for 3MT Finalists (In-Person)
Additional Resources
- 3MT Virtual Competitor Guide from The University of Queensland
- 3MT Drafting/Writing
- 3MT Slide
- 3MT Presentation
- 3MT Recording*
- Zoom: see how to record yourself via Zoom
- Lighting: Watch this tutorial for more information
*Please note that CWRU is recommending that all videos be recorded on Zoom
- 3MT In-Person Competition Guide from The University of Queensland
- 3MT Drafting/Writing
- 3MT Slide
- 3MT Presentation
CWRU Resources
- The CWRU Writing Resource Center (WRC)
- Provides support for writers across the university. Our writing consultants provide individualized, hands-on instruction specific to each writer’s goals.
- Writers may receive up to 120 minutes of writing instruction per week in either 30- or 60-minute increments. Writers may make one appointment per day.
- Make an appointment here
- CWRU Spoken English Language Partner (SELP) Program
- Undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who want to practice pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary, and other spoken English skills can sign up for Spoken English Tutoring through our Spoken English Language Partner (SELP) program.
- Make an appointment at tutortrac.case.edu.
External Resources
- De-Jargonizer: An automated jargon identification program aimed at helping scientists and science communication trainers improve and adapt vocabulary use for a variety of audiences.
- 3MT: Three Tips to Help You Prepare a Winning Presentation, Australian National University
- 3MT: The Three Most Common Mistakes, Australian National University
- The University at Buffalo:
- CWRU 2021-22
- 1st Place – Christine Smothers, Nursing PhD Student
- 2nd Place – Derek Wong, MD/PhD Student, Medical Scientist Training Program
- 3rd Place – Yi Fan Chen, MD/PhD Student, Medical Scientist Training Program
- Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS) 2021
- 1st Place – Ali Rassi, University of Oklahoma
- 2nd Place – Vishakh Iyer, Indiana University
- 3rd Place – Sai Siva Kare, University of Illinois Chicago
FAQs
- Who is eligible to participate in the 3MT competition?
- CWRU students enrolled in either a Master’s or Doctoral program with an original research project may compete.
- IGS and BS/MS students in the graduate phase of their program are eligible to participate.
- Undergraduate students are not eligible to participate.
- Does my slide have to be in PowerPoint?
- No, not for the first round of the competition.
- How many transitions or animations can I have in my slide?
- None, it must be a static slide.
- What happens if my presentation is longer than three minutes?
- You will be disqualified.
- How long can the video submission be?
- Less than or exactly 3 minutes; submissions with a time stamp of 3:01 will be disqualified.
- Is background music during the video presentation allowed?
- No.
- How can I ensure that I am sufficiently prepared for the first round?
- Watch the recording from the 2022-23 CWRU Research Communications Session for tips.
- Review the 3MT tips and resources shared here.
- Practice, practice, practice!
- Get feedback from faculty, peers, friends, and family.
- What is the judging criteria going to be like?
- Please review the judging criteria here.
- How do I submit my video?
- Submit your video here by Friday, November 18, 2022, 11:59 PM
- I have questions that are not covered in the FAQs; whom should I contact?
- Please send an email to 3mt@cwru.edu.
- Can I use a laser pointer?
- No.
- Can I refer to notes during the competition?
- No.
- Does my slide have to be in PowerPoint?
- Yes, to standardize the format of the competition. Please make sure that your slide is set to Widescreen (16:9).
- How many transitions or animations can I have in my slide?
- None, it must be a static slide.
- Will I be able to see a countdown timer during my presentation?
- Yes, during the final round of the competition.
- What happens if my presentation is longer than three minutes?
- You will be disqualified.
- Is there a dress code?
- There is no strict dress code. Please dress professionally and comfortably. No costumes or props are allowed.
- Will my presentation be video recorded?
- Yes, to post on the CWRU 3MT website.
- Can I win more than one category?
- Yes, it is possible to win the First/Second/Third place and receive the People’s Choice Award.