At Translational Science 2024, ACTS hosted the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition. The 3MT is an academic research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland (UQ), Australia that cultivates students’ academic, presentation, and research communication skills. We are honored to bring this prestigious competition to our Translational Science meeting.
This friendly competition for trainees and scholars will consist of three categories:
- Predoctoral Trainee
- Postdoctoral Trainee
- Early Career Faculty Scholar
By participating in the 3MT held during Translational Science 2024, participants had the opportunity to take part in a highly respected, globally recognized competition to demonstrate your mastery of research communication skills, an essential skill required in all areas of the field. Win or lose, participating in this competition in an incredible learning opportunity to boost your presentation confidence, meet a supportive group of like-minded peers, and a great resume boosting activity.
The 3MT contest consisted of three parts — the qualifying semi-finalist competition conducted virtually and the semi-final and final competition held in person at Translational Science 2024 in Las Vegas, NV.
- Round One – Qualifying: The first round of presentations occurd live virtually in early February where predoctoral trainees, postdoctoral trainees, and early career faculty scholar representatives presented their three-minute presentation to a panel of judges. Ten of the top presenters for each of the three categories advanced to the second round.
- Round Two – Semi-Final: The second round of the competition took place in Las Vegas, NV during Translational Science 2024. Category representatives were required to appear in person to present your three-minute presentation. The top presenters from each category then proceeded to the final round.
- Round Three – Final: The third round of the competition occured during Translational Science 2024 where the 3MT finalists from each category presented their three-minute presentation. One winner from each category — predoctoral trainee, postdoctoral trainee, and early career faulty scholar — were then selected.
Learn more about the competition rules.
Learn more about the judging criteria.
Congratulations to the 2024 3MT Winners!
ACTS and the Translational Science 2024 Planning Committee were thrilled to be able to highlight our award-worthy trainees and scholars at the meeting this year. Thank you to the Scholar Special Interest Group and TL1 Directors Group for helping design this program.
- Predoctoral Trainee Winner: Isabella Jennings, BS, MS, University of Washington
- Postdoctoral Trainee Winner: Gabriel Arenas, MD, University of Pennsylvania
- Early Career Scholar Winner: Alexandra Corley, MD, MPH, FAAP, University of Cincinnati