March 13, 2019 | Volume 2 | Issue 2
3-Minute Thesis
Events, Workshops, and Deadlines Monday, March 18-Friday March 22 Spring Break
Imagine trying to condense months of research into a three-minute speech. You have to explain what you researched, what you found or hope to find, and how it will benefit others – all while making it understandable for a non-academic audience. On February 13th, 11 graduate students did exactly that in the 3rd Annual Three-Minute Thesis Competition.
Friday March 29 Graduate Student Academic Achievement Nominations and Awards Due University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
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Meredith Thomsen presenting Theresa Simpson with the People’s Choice Award.
Theresa Simpson, a student in the Biology graduate program, took home the 1st Place and the People’s Choice awards for her presentation on how territory location impacts wolf pack success. Logan Keding was the 1st Runner up, with his presentation on how liver toxicity impacts our ability to detect the effects of endocrinedisrupting pollutants. Katelyn de Starkey followed as the 2nd Runner Up as she shared research on how additional weight can increase stress on the Achilles tendon.
The competitors were allowed a single, static PowerPoint slide that clearly represented their research. Many restrictions were place on the students that included no props, no electronic media, and no singing. Contestants were judged on two factors: comprehension & content and engagement & communication. Winning students were awarded scholarship prizes.
1st Runner Up, Logan Keding, presenting his thesis.
A special thanks goes out to our MC, Terry Wirkus (Information Technology Services), and our four wonderful judges: Matt Brantner (WisCorps), Kjerstin Lang (University Advancement and Communications), Marvin Wanders (360 Real Estate Solutions), and Aimee Zabrowski (La Crosse Public School District).