How is the UCalgary 3MT judged?
Heats and finals are judged according to three criteria, each of which is given equal weight. Note that each criterion has an emphasis on the audience.
Meet the 2023 UCalgary 3MT judges!
UCalgary 3MT Participant Information
UCalgary 3MT schedule
This schedule provides a general sense of the timing of 3MT events and deadlines.
Feb.
UCalgary 3MT registration is open from February 1 to March 1, 2023.
Feb.
Check out the "All you need to know about the 3MT*" resource and read the UCalgary 3MT webpages to ensure you are eligible and to learn more about the competition.
Feb.
Attend workshops in February to help you prepare. Workshops include Designing Your 3MT Talk, and Designing Your 3MT Slide.
Workshop registration opens on February 1.
March
UCalgary 3MT heats take place mid-March, with all participants registered in the UCalgary 3MT D2L course for tips and resources.
April
The UCalgary 3MT Finals typically takes place in early April.
The winner advances to the Western Finals (typically in April).
June 1
The winner of the Western Finals goes on to the National Championship. Details have not been released for 2023.
The National Championship is a digital submission and does not require travel.
Introducing the 2023 UCalgary 3MT Finalists
The following graduate students will move on from the 2023 heats to compete in the 3MT finals on April 20, 2023.
| Name | Program | 3MT Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Dana Lowry | Kinesiology | Protection with prebiotics: An early life intervention to mitigate negative effects of antibiotics |
| Joseph Madamesila | Physics and Astronomy | Can an AI detect brain cancer earlier using diffusion MRI? |
| Bethany Trotter | Nursing | Expectations of care in the ICU |
| Callie Stirling | Biomedical Engineering | Investigating the effects of a bisphosphonate on the development of Post Traumatic Osteoarthritis (PTOA) following an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear |
| Jamie Roeske | Biomedical Engineering | Mind the gap: Identifying mismatches in the rates of pediatric brain development |
| Catherine Patocka | Community Health Sciences | Precision Feedback in Healthcare |
| Rumika Mascarenhas | Neuroscience | Understanding the genetics of seizures: A deep dive into brain tissue |
| Xue Yan Chan | Geography | Peat under pressure: The flat-out consequences of repeated seismic activity |
| Abdul Al-Shawwa | Medical Sciences | "Will I get worse if I wait?" Artificial intelligence to predict spine deterioration |
| Sara Far | Biological Sciences | Better beyond meat |
Ready to master the art of communication?
Time to show the world what you got!
Communication style
- Was the topic and its significance communicated in language appropriate for non-specialists?
- Did the speaker maintain good eye contact and vocal range, a good pace and a confident stance?
- Did the talk avoid jargon, explain terminology, and provide background information to illustrate points?
- Did the speaker spend the right amount of time on each element of their presentation? Did they rush or elaborate for too long?
- Did the slide enhance the presentation? Was it clear, legible, and concise?
Comprehension
- Did the presentation help the audience understand the research?
- Did the presenter clearly outline the nature and aims of the research?
- Was the significance of the presenter's research clearly outlined?
- Did the presentation follow a logical sequence?
Engagement
- Did the presentation make the audience want to know more?
- Was the presenter careful not to trivialize or 'dumb-down' the research?
- Did the presenter convey enthusiasm for their research?
- Did the presenter capture and maintain their audience's attention?
- Did the presentation make me want to know more about the speaker's research?