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2018 Three Minute Thesis Competition

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The Drexel Emerging Graduate Scholars Conference 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 in three minutes, using jargon-free language, students are able to enhance their academic presentation and research communication skills, while reaching a broader audience.

The following graduate students presented a Three Minute Thesis 3MT(®) at the 2018 Drexel Emerging Graduate Scholars Conference on Thursday, April 19, 2018. One student was selected for the Presidents Award for Best 3MT(®) at the Awards and Networking Reception. There was also a People's Choice winner. See the 2018 Award Recipients.

View last year's competition here.

Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition Presenters
 
Bilen Akuzum

PhD, Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering

Particle Interactions in Suspensions: Future of Energy Storage

May Cheung

PhD, Nutrition Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Professions

Magnesium, Vitamin D and Cardiometabolic Health

Mallory Clites

PhD, Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering

How to Cook a Better Battery

Austin Coley

PhD, Neuroscience, College of Medicine

PSD-95 deficiency disrupts Prefrontal Cortex function

Adam Craig

PhD, Biomedical Engineering, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Inferring Network Structure from Memory-Biased Walks

Rosemary DeLuccia

PhD, Nutrition Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Professions

Vitamin D, Magnesium, and Glycemic Control

Jacqueline Schneider Eacret

PhD, Microbiology and Immunology, College of Medicine

Anti-Malaria Vaccines: Multiple Proteins, One Formulation

Kanit Hantanasirisakul

PhD, Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering

Electronic Properties of 2D Materials: A Sandwich Case Study

James Hart

PhD, Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering

A New Characterization Technique for Nanoscience

Andrew Matamoros

PhD, Molecular and Cellular Biology and Genetics, College of Medicine

Microtubule-Mediated Nerve Regeneration

Ankita Patil

PhD, Neuroscience, College of Medicine

Understanding Microtubules to Understand Disease

Asia Sarycheva

PhD, Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering

MXene Antennas— Transparent Communication of the Future

Kermelos Woldeyes

PhD, Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering

Thin-Walled Steel Roof-Panel-Purlin Systems under Spatial Wind Loading


3MT(®) Competition Judges

Frank Otto

Staff Writer, University Communications
Editor, DrexelNow

Frank Lee

Professor, Digital Media
Director, Entrepreneurial Game Design
Westphal College of Media Arts & Design

Natalie Chernets

Director of Postdoctoral Affairs & Profession Development
Associate Director, MD/PhD Programs
Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Professional Studies

Timothy Kurzweg

Vice Provost, Undergraduate Education
Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
College of Engineering

Liza Herzog

Assistant Director, Academic Research
Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship