Clearing Hurdles: Studying How Viruses Evolve and Transmit to New Species

The Three-Minute Thesis Competition challenges graduate students to present their research in just 180 seconds, in a way that can be understood by an intelligent audience with no background in the subject. This competition helps our graduate students develop presentation and communication skills; the benefits of preparing for a three-minute thesis competition are valuable regardless of career path, degree objective, or discipline. Participants are allowed to refer to one, static slide during their presentations, but may not use any other props or media. To reach the University of Minnesota at the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS) 3-Minute Thesis competition, students must win competitions within their graduate program and within their college