Three Minute Thesis Event

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is an academic competition that, embodying the characteristics of a public intellectual, challenges University of Portland Honors students to present their Senior Honors Project in just three minutes to a non-specialist audience. Presentations should be compelling, clear, and concise while effectively communicating the significance of the student's research. All graduating Honors students are invited to participate in this exciting event!

 

1st Place Winner - Cam Wilder

Cam Wilder presenting her three minute thesis presentation to a panel of judges

"Self Consumption: A Public Health Critique of the Consumerist Mindset"

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2nd Place - Malia Kaiser

Malia Kaiser presenting her three minute thesis presentation to a panel of judges

"Who's Punishing: Impact of Identity on Third Party Punishment Reputation"

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3rd Place - Katie Newton

Katie Newton presenting her three minute thesis presentation to a panel of judges

"Structure-altering mutations and conformational analysis of the HIV-1 frameshifting element"

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Audience Choice Award - Priyanka Vinsel

Priyanka Vinsel presenting her three minute thesis presentation to a panel of judges

"Effects of ethanol exposure and the Sonic Hedgehog signaling pathway on neural crest migration"

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