DSCI 2018 3MT thesis competition in data science

 ​​About 3MT®

Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland (UQ) which challenges research higher degree students to present a compelling oration on their thesis and its significance in just three minutes in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience.

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Event Details

1. Submit your application to the DSCI 3 minutes thesis competition before 13 December  2018. Please send an email to 3mt_tads@gmail.com containing:

   • Curriculum vitae

   • A one-page abstract of your thesis.

   • A proof that your thesis has been recently defended.

2. You will be notified if you are selected for the 3 MTpresentation by the 16 December 2018.

3. Let us know if your plans have changed by 19 December 2018.

   • If for any reason you cannot make it to DCSI 2018, please email the 3MTorganisers 3mt_tads@gmail.com

4. Practice to stay within the 3 minute mark

   • We will enforce the 3 minute duration. Practice your talk.

   • Follow advice here:  https://threeminutethesis.uq.edu.au/resources/3mt-competitor-guide

5. Preparing your presentation

   • Put your name on the slide. Recall the rules. 1 slide. No animation, no sounds.

   • See here for rules:https://threeminutethesis.uq.edu.au/resources/competition-rules

6. Upload your presentation by  20 December  2018

   • Send your slide as a PDF at this address: 3mt.tads@gmail.com (file name: 3mt_firstName_LastName)

   • The organisers will contact you by 20 December if any problems exist with your slide.

7. On the day of the event:

   • Please arrive at the room at time and introduce yourself to the 3MT organisers.

   • Due to time restrictions, we will NOT be accepting last minute submissions via USB key or other means.

   • The order of presentations will be sent to you by email.

   • The event will start by the organisers introducing the event rules and the panel, and then each candidate will have 3 mns to present their work and slide.

   • We will allow 2 minutes to switch candidates and the panel to evaluate the presentation.

   • An automated timer will switch of your slide/screen after 3mins.

8. Judgement criteria for the panel

   • The panel will use these criteria to make the final ranking:
     https://threeminutethesis.uq.edu.au/resources/judging-criteria

   • 3MT organisers will not participate in the judgement.

9. Audience vote

   • The audience can participate by voting using a web-based (mobile and PC viewable system) on each presentation.

10. At conclusion we will announce two awards

    • Best 3MT presentation as judged by the panel

    • Audience choice award