Participating in the 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition at UW

I had the opportunity to participate in the inaugural 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition at the University of Wyoming.

Although I am only in my third semester as a Ph.D. student and do not yet have a finalized dissertation topic, I presented one of my ongoing research studies that is currently in production with an ASCE journal. Preparing for the competition required me to step back from technical details and focus on explaining the purpose, problem, and impact of the research in a way that a broad audience could understand.

Condensing months of work into just three minutes was challenging. It forced me to prioritize clarity, structure my message carefully, and communicate without relying on jargon or detailed methodology.

The judges’ comments were especially valuable. They highlighted both strengths and areas for improvement, helping me refine how I present research to non-specialist audiences.

Overall, the experience strengthened my confidence in public speaking and reminded me that impactful research should be accessible beyond academic settings.

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