Three-Minute Thesis & Project Competition (3MT/3MP)

Your Research. Your Innovation. Three Minutes to Make an Impact! Have you worked on an exciting research project, thesis, or innovative idea? Here's your chance to showcase your work, challenge your presentation skills, and compete for exciting prizes! IEEE Windsor Section and IEEE Young Professionals invite graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Windsor to participate in the Three-Minute Thesis & Project Competition. The challenge is simple: Present your thesis or academic project in just THREE MINUTES! Explain what you worked on, why it matters, and what makes your work interesting all in a way that anyone can understand. 🏆 Competition Categories There will be two separate categories: Graduate Category: Master's and PhD students presenting their thesis or research work. Undergraduate Category: Undergraduate students presenting academic, capstone, design, or research projects. 📝 How to Participate Stage 1: Abstract Submission Interested students must submit a 250-300-word abstract describing their thesis or project. The abstract should briefly highlight the problem being addressed, the objective, the methodology or approach, key findings or progress, and the potential impact of the work. Submission Deadline: November 10, 2026 Stage 2: Final Competition Based on the submitted abstracts, 10 finalists will be shortlisted: 5 Graduate Students 5 Undergraduate Students Selected finalists will be invited to present their work live in front of a panel of judges. Each finalist will have just 3 minutes and one presentation slide to communicate their work clearly, creatively, and effectively. Presentations will be evaluated based on the quality of the work, clarity of explanation, significance or impact, and presentation skills. 🎁 Prizes Exciting gift cards will be awarded to the top three participants in each category! 🥇 1st Place - $50 Gift Card 🥈 2nd Place - $30 Gift Card 🥉 3rd Place - $20 Gift Card Graduate and undergraduate participants will be judged separately. 📅 Important Dates Abstract Submission Deadline: November 10, 2026 Final Presentation Date: To Be Announced Whether you're developing a new technology, investigating a scientific problem, or designing an innovative engineering solution, we want to hear about it! Think big. Speak clearly. Make every second count!