Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition
3MT 2026 Winners
First Place: Ananya Singh, Master of Arts in Sociology
Runner Up: Jordan Nicksy, Master of Science in Mathematics
People's Choice: Jordan Nicksy, Master of Science in Mathematics
3MT 2026 Presenters
Jordan Nicksy, Master of Science in Mathematics
Modeling Light-Driven Smart Nanoparticles for Better Treatment of Skin Cancer
Maggie Gravelle, Master of Arts in Sociology
Safety through Care: Evaluating the interRAI Public Safety Supplement in Community Mental Health
Olivia Fetterly, Master of Environmental Science
The Effects of Anthropogenic Vibration on the Bioluminescence of Armillaria mellea
Madison Konieczny, Master of Arts in History
The Diplomatic Conference and Deliberate Mass Starvation: An analysis on the Origins and Discussions of International Law, 1974-1977
Ananya Singh, Master of Arts in Sociology
Gender Equality & Equity in Household and Childcare Tasks and Fertility Intentions in Canada
Madison Miller, Master of Arts in History
Redefining Religion and Cult: The Roles of Women in Roman Religious Life
3MT Background:
3MT® was initially developed by The University of Queensland in 2008 to promote effective communication of research. What started with only a few institutions has evolved into a huge success for Canadian institutions, having over 42 of Canada’s graduate schools participate.
The challenge is to present complex research material in an engaging, compelling way, using only one slide. The three minute thesis competition provides graduate students with an opportunity to refine skills that can be transferred after graduation to diverse career paths. Distilling research into a clear form, without over-simplifying or making it overly-complex, and highlighting the wider implications of this research are important skills to carry into post-graduate employment and public service.
Eligibility
Graduate students competing in the 3MT® must:
- Be current/active in a Nipissing University graduate program (not on a leave of absence),
- Be registered in a master's (thesis or MRP route) or PhD program at the time of the 3MT® competition,
- Base their presentation on research that is directly related to the graduate program thesis, MRP, or dissertation (course based master's students are ineligible)
- Be able to present in person, agree to be video recorded/photographed, and agree to allow those recordings and images to be made public,
- Inform their supervisors of their participation in the competition.
Graduate students who have defended their MRP/thesis/dissertation but have not yet graduated are also eligible to compete.
Prizes
Prizes for Nipissing's 2026 3MT® winners:
- First Place: $500
- Runner Up: $250
- People's Choice Award (voted by the audience): $250
Rules
- A single static PowerPoint slide is permitted (no slide transitions, animations or “movement” of any kind), and the slide is to be presented from the beginning of the oration and remain in view for the duration of the oration.
- No additional electronic media (sound or video files) are permitted.
- No props (costumes, instruments, laboratory equipment...) are permitted.
- Presentations are limited to 3 minutes maximum, and competitors exceeding 3 minutes will be disqualified.
- Presentations are to be spoken in standard oratory prose. (i.e., no poems, raps, or songs, other than those that may be the target of research)
- Presentations must be made by memory; notes may not be used.
- Decisions of the judging panel are final.
Contact:
For more information, please contact the School of Graduate Studies at sgs@nipissingu.ca and consult our Information Guide.
2025 Prize Winners:
First Place: Cassidy Brooks
Master of Science in Kinesiology
More Than Sport - Youth: Supporting Youth Academy Athletes Through Sport Career Transitions
Runner Up: Kieran Martin
Master of Arts in History
Why Speak: An Analysis of SS-Unterscharführer Oskar Gröning's Account of Auschwitz
People's Choice: Jaden Gilbert
Master of Science in Kinesiology
Changing the Game: Exploring Gender and Violence in Youth Basketball