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3MT Research Communications Workshop: Communicating Research to Generalist Audiences
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Thu, Jan 22, 2026
12 PM – 1:30 PM EST (GMT-5)
Louis A Simpson A71
Louis A Simpson A71, Princeton, NJ 08544, United States
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About Three Minute Thesis 3MT:
Can you distill years of research into 3 minutes? As part of our125th anniversary, Princeton Graduate School is launching Princeton’s first-ever Three Minute Thesis (3MT) to spotlight the transformative impact of graduate scholarship across campus.
Graduate students (thesis master's and PhD students in dissertation/ post-general stage) will present their research to non-specialist audience- in just 3 minutes, with one static slide, and have the chance to win prize money.
Born at the University of Queensland, 3MT is now hosted at 900+ universities in 85 countries.
Workshop series: Participate in 3-part workshop series to elevate your research communication skills and prepare for 3 MT.
This session will help you craft your research story using accessible language to engage non-specialist audience. This workshop will focus on the following:
- avoid jargon and communicate research in simple language
- communicate purpose and impact of research
- why is your scholarship important? why should someone care?
Instructors:
- Penelope Georges, Associate Director, STEM Initiatives, Center on Science and Technology
- Erin Flowers, Assistant Director, STEM Education, Center on Science and Technology
Agenda
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As part of our 125th anniversary, Princeton Graduate School is launching Princeton’s first-ever Three Minute Thesis (3MT) to spotlight the transformative impact of graduate scholarship across campus. Born at the University of Queensland, 3MT is now hosted at 900+ universities in 85 countries.
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As part of our 125th anniversary, Princeton Graduate School is launching Princeton’s first-ever Three Minute Thesis (3MT) to spotlight the transformative impact of graduate scholarship across campus. Born at the University of Queensland, 3MT is now hosted at 900+ universities in 85 countries.
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Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a competition for master's and doctoral students to develop and showcase their research communication skills in a language appropriate to a non-specialist audience, while earning recognition and competing for prizes. Participants have just three minutes to present their research using a single static slide
As part of our 125th anniversary, Princeton Graduate School is launching Princeton’s first-ever Three Minute Thesis (3MT) to spotlight the transformative impact of graduate scholarship across campus. Born at the University of Queensland, 3MT is now hosted at 900+ universities in 85 countries.
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Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a competition for master's and doctoral students to develop and showcase their research communication skills in a language appropriate to a non-specialist audience, while earning recognition and competing for prizes. Participants have just three minutes to present their research using a single static slide
As part of our 125th anniversary, Princeton Graduate School is launching Princeton’s first-ever Three Minute Thesis (3MT) to spotlight the transformative impact of graduate scholarship across campus. Born at the University of Queensland, 3MT is now hosted at 900+ universities in 85 countries.
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Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a competition for master's and doctoral students to develop and showcase their research communication skills in a language appropriate to a non-specialist audience, while earning recognition and competing for prizes. Participants have just three minutes to present their research using a single static slide
As part of our 125th anniversary, Princeton Graduate School is launching Princeton’s first-ever Three Minute Thesis (3MT) to spotlight the transformative impact of graduate scholarship across campus. Born at the University of Queensland, 3MT is now hosted at 900+ universities in 85 countries.
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About 3MT:
Can you distill years of research into 3 minutes?
As part of the 125th anniversary of the Princeton Graduate School, we’re launching Princeton’s first-ever 3MT to spotlight the transformative impact of graduate scholarship across campus.
Born at the University of Queensland, 3MT is now hosted at 900+ universities in 85 countries. Graduate students present their research to non-specialist audience—in just 3 minutes, with one static slide, and have the chance to win prize money.
Who is eligible?
Princeton doctoral students in post-general stage
Princeton thesis master’s students
All rounds are in-person, and participants must be on campus
Why participate?
Build accessible and effective research communication skills
Showcase the impact of your scholarship to Princeton and the wider community
Compete for awards and cash prizes
Winners may advance to the Ivy Plus regional and the Council of Graduate Schools’ National 3MT® competitions
Thu, Jan 29, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Louis A. Simpson B60
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
3MT Research Communications Workshop: Storytelling Structure
About 3MT:
Can you distill years of research into 3 minutes?
As part of the 125th anniversary of the Princeton Graduate School, we’re launching Princeton’s first-ever 3MT to spotlight the transformative impact of graduate scholarship across campus.
Born at the University of Queensland, 3MT is now hosted at 900+ universities in 85 countries. Graduate students present their research to non-specialist audience—in just 3 minutes, with one static slide, and have the chance to win prize money.
Who is eligible?
Princeton doctoral students in post-general stage
Princeton thesis master’s students
All rounds are in-person, and participants must be on campus
Why participate?
Build accessible and effective research communication skills
Showcase the impact of your scholarship to Princeton and the wider community
Compete for awards and cash prizes
Winners may advance to the Ivy Plus regional and the Council of Graduate Schools’ National 3MT® competitions