THREE-MINUTE THESIS COMPETITION
3 Minutes, 1 Slide…..Your Thesis!
You are invited to present a compelling spoken presentation on your research and its significance in just three minutes to a non-specialist audience.
Why?
The competition will help you
· to develop your communication skills,
· to promote your work, seek support and obtain funding,
· to obtain valuable feedback from domain experts,
· to develop simple ways of explaining complex ideas
· to raise the profile of your work,
· to enhance your CV, and
· to network with like-minded researchers.
How?
There are two stages to the competition.
Stage 1:
Submit by September 1, 2021
1. a 2-page summary (max 600 words) of the main contributions of your thesis,
2. a short CV (maximum 200 words), and
The summary should be single-authored by the applicant who is an Undergraduates/ Graduates student in 2021. The submitted summaries will undergo a peer-review process and high-quality submissions will be shortlisted for onsite presentation.
Stage 2:
Present your thesis within three minutes using a single slide as an aide during IEEE ICSIPA 2021 in front of a committee consisting of experts from academia and industry.
The organizers reserve the right to collect audio-visual material on the day of presentation for media coverage. The winner will be selected based on both the summary and the oral presentation.
Who?
Open to all undergraduate and graduate students.
All participant interested to participate in 3MT competition must register as a participant using this link https://bit.ly/2TRoKAw
If you are a registered IEEE ICSIPA 2021 participant, you need to register using EDAS registration for 3MT. No registration fees needed. https://edas.info/newPaper.php?c=28135
If you are not a registered participant, you will need to register as a participant for 3MT competition during 3rd day of ICSIPA 2021. You will receive a complimentary access to the whole program on that day. https://bit.ly/2TRoKAw
Please pay the registration fee – RM100 (Non-Conference Attendees ONLY):
Account Number: 8003699534
Account Name: IEEE MALAYSIA ICSIPA
Proof of payment MUST be emailed to icsipa@ieee.org
Rules
A single static PowerPoint slide is permitted.
No slide transitions, animations or ‘movement’ of any description are allowed. The slide is to be presented from the beginning of the oration.
No additional electronic media (e.g. sound and video files) are permitted.
No additional props (e.g. costumes, musical instruments, laboratory equipment) are permitted. Presentations are limited to 3 minutes maximum and competitors exceeding 3 minutes are disqualified. Presentations are to be spoken word (e.g. no poems, raps or songs).
Presentations are considered to have commenced when a presenter starts their presentation through either movement or speech.
The decision of the adjudicating panel is final.
Timeline
Submission of Research Summary: September 01, 2021
Notification of Shortlisting: September 06, 2021
Confirmation of participation by shortlisted applicants: September 10, 2021
Event: September 13, 2021
Awards
All participants will receive certificate of participation. The winners will receive a certificate of achievement and a mystery prize.
Judging criteria
Comprehension and content
· Did the presentation provide an understanding of the background and significance to the research question being addressed, while explaining terminology and avoiding jargon?
· Did the presentation clearly describe the impact and/or results of the research, including conclusions and outcomes?
· Did the presentation follow a clear and logical sequence?
· Was the thesis topic, research significance, results/impact and outcomes communicated in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience?
· Did the presenter spend adequate time on each element of their presentation – or did they elaborate for too long on one aspect or was the presentation rushed?
Engagement and communication
· Did the oration make the audience want to know more?
· Was the presenter careful not to trivialise or generalise their research?
· Did the presenter convey enthusiasm for their research?
· Did the presenter capture and maintain their audience’s attention?
· Did the speaker have sufficient stage presence, eye contact and vocal range; maintain a steady pace, and have a confident stance?
· Did the PowerPoint slide enhance the presentation – was it clear, legible, and concise?
Questions?
Send email to icsipa@ieee.org with subject 3MT IEEE ICSIPA 2021 query.