An 80,000 word thesis would take 9 hours to present. The 3MT time limit ... 3 minutes.

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a research communication competition that challenges students to communicate the significance of their projects without the use of props or industry jargon, in just three minutes. Originally established by the University of Queensland in 2008, the competition challenges research students to communicate the significance of their projects in just three minutes, with the aid of a single, static slide.

3MT develops academic, presentation, and research communication skills and supports the development of research students' capacity to quickly explain their research in a language appropriate to a non-specialist audience. 

CU Anschutz doctoral students will compete at at the 2025 event hosted by the Graduate School. Doors will open at 2 p.m. with programming set to begin at 2:30 p.m. Heavy appetizers and beverages will be provided. Attendees will also be able to vote for the People's Choice Award.