NAU Graduate College 3MRP

We are looking for students who have made progress on their project, research, creative work, etc. and can prepare a presentation that addresses scope, significance, and impact of their work. Presenting preliminary data, pilot study data, and preliminary results is fine; results do not necessarily need to be conclusive. 

Additionally, NAU’s Graduate College offers robust training and formal practice sessions for Northern Arizona University graduate students participating in the event. We work with you through training sessions, practice sessions, librarian support, and library resources so that you will be fully prepared and polished before you participate in the event.

These sessions are open to all NAU graduate students, regardless if they are participating in the competition. Students accepted to participate in the 3MRP competition are required to submit an abstract by the designated deadline, attend one training session and one practice session.

Training and Practice Sessions have concluded for the Spring 2019 competition

Training Session materials

•  3MRP Training Session Presentation Slides
• 3MRP Training Session video recording:
  • Part 1
  • Part 2

Timelines, judging criteria, and training presentation

• 3MRP Suggested Student Timeline
• 3MRP Judges Evaluation Sheet
• Research Assistance from Research Librarians
• The Studios
• Request Studios Assistance
• Reserve Equipment

Presentation examples

• NAU Graduate College 3MRP Competition Finals
• University of Queensland
• University of British Columbia
• University of Melbourne

Helpful hints and tips

• Making the Most of Your 3 Minutes– Simon Clews
• Communicating Your Research in Lay Language– Christian A Linte
• 10 Hints for Improving Presentations for the Three Minute Competition– Danielle Fischer
• How to Talk about Your 3 Minute Thesis– Inger Mewburn
• Improv Helps Ph.D.’s Explain Their Work – and Loosen Up