Three Minute Thesis Finalists & Competition

This event highlights the impactful research of our graduate students. We are thrilled to welcome finalists from across the university to share their passion and expertise.

Communicating research to a non-specialist audience is a crucial skill for professional development, ensuring that research reaches the communities it impacts.

Congratulations to all the finalists and participants in the preliminary rounds. Thank you to the Graduate College team for organizing this event and to everyone supporting our finalists. We look forward to witnessing the brilliant and innovative work shared today!

• Dr. Whitney Gaskins, Associate Dean of Professional Development and Community Impact, College of Engineering 
• Dr. Brittany Allison, Assistant Dean of Graduate Diversity and Education, College of Medicine 
• Dr. Farrah Jacquez, Assistant Vice President, Office of Research
• Stephen Amundson, Assistant Professor Educator, College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies 
• Nicole Pek, PhD Candidate, Molecular and Developmental Biology, 2024 UC Three Minute Thesis Winner 

• Dr. Melissa Jacquart, Assistant Professor, Philosophy 
• Dr. Kate Nicole Hoffman, Postdoctoral Fellow, Philosophy
• UC Center for Public Engagement with the Sciences  
• UC Graduate College Staff  
• Caitie Norrie and Grace Weber, UC Three Minute Thesis Event Organizers

The Office of Research is accelerating research at the University of Cincinnati and economic growth in our region by connecting industry, government, and community leaders with the University of Cincinnati thought leaders and innovators. Together, we can positively impact the lives, environment, and the economy in our region and beyond.

The Office of Research provides training and signature events for University of Cincinnati community members.

The Center for Public Engagement with Science (PEWS) at the University of Cincinnati works to expand and enrich the interface between science and the public to benefit all stakeholders.

• Increasing engagement with science by connecting the university to community partners and the public
• Improving quality of science engagement by promoting dialogue among and benefit for all stakeholders
• Innovating forms of science engagement by drawing on philosophy and other humanities, natural and social sciences, and science education

The Graduate College offers professional development, mental health, and student celebration events all year long.

• GradNEXT Pitch Competition, March 25
• Graduate Student Appreciation Week, April 7-11
• Post Doctoral Student Appreciation Week, September
• First Generation Student event, November
• World Kindness Week, November
• Mental Health Summit, February
• Student Welcome & Orientation, first Friday of each semester
• Doctoral Hooding and Master's Recognition graduation ceremony, final week of each semester
• Preparing Future Faculty opportunities
• Workshops for professional development
• Mental health trainings and workshops

GradNEXT is a Shark Tank-inspired event where students, faculty, and staff will pitch their innovative ideas to transform graduate education locally or at the university level. 

These teams will present groundbreaking concepts to the Dean of the Graduate College, Provost, and UC alumni. The winning team will receive funding to bring their vision to life. 

GradNEXT Pitch Competition
March 25, 2025
10 AM - 12 PM
Tangeman University Center (TUC) 400
Register to attend the competition

Don’t miss this opportunity to dream big and shape the future of graduate education!