This conference's Three Minute Thesis 3MT(®) Competition follows the guidelines of the global phenomenon founded by the University of Queensland, in which over 350 universities across more than 18 countries participate. By presenting within three minutes, using jargon-free language, students are able to enhance their academic presentation and research communication skills, while reaching a broader audience.

Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition 

Jack Dougherty

PhD, Biomedical Engineering, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems
Virtual Model to Predict Spine Growth Associated with Scoliosis  

Michelle Gannon

PhD, Environmental Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences
Giant Clam Shell Chemistry as a Solar Proxy

Nicole Hall

EdD, Educational Leadership and Management, School of Education
Giving Patient Safety a Voice by Helping Nurses to Speak Up 

Julia Hildebrand

PhD, Communication, Culture and Media, College of Arts and Sciences              
Moving Fast and Forward? Visions of U.S. High Speed Rail

Virginia Lemon

PhD, Nutrition Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Professions
Conquering the Freshmen 15  

Emily Lurier

PhD, Biomedical Engineering, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems
How to Mend a Broken Heart (Valve)

Kathleen Maleski

PhD, Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering
Interaction of Light and Electricity with the 2D World

Manal Naseeb         

PhD, Nutrition Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Professions
Type 2 Diabetes—Prevent While You are Young     

Pietro Ranieri

PhD, Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering
Cancer Immunotherapy: Removing Cancer's Invisibility Cloak

Claire Witherel

PhD, Biomedical Engineering, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems
Pac-Man of the Body: Biomaterials for Wound Healing

3MT(®) Competition Judges

Koren Bedeau, PhD

Vice Provost for Academic Programs and Strategic Initiatives
Office of the Provost

Alissa Falcone, BA '14, MS '17

Editor and Staff Writer, DrexelNow
University Communications

Michael Glaser, MFA

Program Director and Associate Professor, Product Design
Westphal College of Media Arts and Design

Dhairya Pujara, MS '12

Founder and CEO, Y-Center

Chuck Sacco, MBA

Assistant Dean of Strategic Initiatives
Close School of Entrepreneurship