Leading up to the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) and Graduate Student Showcase on Wednesday April 8, 2026, at the Konover Auditorium in The Dodd Center for Human Rights, and as part of the 2026 Graduate Student Appreciation Week (UConnGSAW26), The Graduate School invites graduate students to participate in two preparatory workshops ahead of the competition.
The workshops are open to all applicants of the 3MT® competition and the broader graduate student population and are designed to help participants translate their research or professional experience(s) for a general audience, improve oral presentation skills, and prepare for the April showcase. All applicants are strongly encouraged to register and attend.
Workshop 1
Designing Engaging Presentations: Preparing for UConn’s 3MT® and Graduate Student Showcase
Friday, February 20, 2026 | 3:00–4:30 PM
Location: Online
Instructors:
Melanie Sinche, Director of Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Success, The Graduate School, UConn.
Sam Lake, Director of Career & Professional Development, University of Virginia.
Workshop 2
Creating Effective Presentations
Friday, February 27, 2026 | 3:00–4:30 PM
Location: Homer Babbidge Library, Room 1102
Instructor:
Dr. Faye Assanah, Assistant Professor in Residence, UConn College of Engineering.
Who Should Attend
Applicants to the 3MT® and Graduate Student Showcase, the broader graduate student population, and anyone interested in enhancing their presentation skills. Tell a friend or colleague.
Learn more about the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) and Graduate Student Showcase or explore additional events happening during Graduate Student Appreciation Week (UConnGSAW26), April 6–10, 2026.
For questions or accommodation requests ahead of any of these workshops, please contact Melanie Sinche, Director of Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Success at melanie.sinche@uconn.edu or Michael Inkoom Nyarko, Graduate Assistant at rdu25001work@uconn.edu
UConnGSAW26, We See You. We Celebrate You!
