The Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) chapter at the University of Florida will host its second annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition en Español on April 16, 2025.
In this competition, founded by the University of Queensland in Australia, students are challenged to deliver a compelling presentation on their research topic and its significance in just three minutes. Through participation, students enhance their academic, presentation, and research communication skills, allowing them to explain their research clearly to non-academic audiences.
Why in Spanish? To highlight the broad reach of graduate students and promote effective science communication in Spanish, enhancing the impact of their research beyond their respective fields.
Important dates
- Monday, March 10: application deadline
- Tuesday, March 25, 3:00-5:00pm: Science in a Snap workshop
- Wednesday, March 26: selected candidates announced
- Friday, April 1-12: feedback to competitors
- Wednesday, April 16, 2:00pm: competition
Eligibility
- This competition is open to doctoral students from any field at the University of Florida.
- Participants must attend a virtual Science in a Snap communication workshop, conducted in English and hosted by the UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute on March 25, 2025, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. The training provides you with the skills needed to effectively present your research within a concise 3-minute period to a diverse audience. This session teaches invaluable tools and insights to ensure your success if selected to participate in the competition.
- Participants must attend the in-person 3MT en Español 2025 competition on April 16, 2025, at 2 p.m. held at the Reitz Union on UF’s main campus in Gainesville.
Prizes
- 1st place – $1,000
- 2nd place – $500
- 3rd place – $300
Competition rules
During the Science in a Snap workshop, we will discuss more in-depth the competition rules and judging criteria. Overall, to participate in the competition you will need to:
- Use a static PowerPoint slide (no slide transitions, animations, or movement; the slide is to be presented from the oration’s beginning).
- Avoid using additional electronic media (e.g., sound and video files) as they are not permitted.
- Refrain from using additional props (e.g., costumes, musical instruments, laboratory equipment) as they are not permitted.
- Keep the presentation within a strict time limit of 3 minutes. Competitors exceeding 3 minutes are disqualified.
- Deliver oral presentations, using spoken words only; poems, raps, or songs are not permitted. The presentation must be completely in Spanish.
- Begin presentations from the stage. Presentations are officially considered to have started when a presenter initiates their presentation through either movement or speech.
- Understand that the decision of the judging panel is final.
For information on past 3MT en Español Competitions visit the following link: 3MT en Español
2025 Judges
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Juan Manuel Campos Kruer (he/him) Dept. of Large Animal Clinical Sciences & Dept. of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. https://wec.ifas.ufl.edu/people/wec-faculty/ Research topic/region: Wildlife health, Infectious diseases, Conservation genetics, Phylogeography, Phylogenetics. Nationality/heritage: Paraguayan |
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Alberto Lopez Torres (He/Him/El) Florida Museum of Natural History – Exhibits & Public Programs https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/educators/outreach/ Research topic/region: Outreach Education/USA Nationality/heritage: Puerto Rican @al_lopeztorres |
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Vanessa Luna Tropical Conservation and Development Program, UF’s Center for Latin American Studies https://lunacelino.com/ Research topic/region: Andes Amazon, biodiversity conservation and human development Nationality/heritage: Peruvian, latina @VanessaLunaCel |
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Lucas C. Majure Florida Museum of Natural History – UF Herbarium https://www.majurelab.org Research topic/region: Plant Evolutionary Biology/American tropics Nationality/heritage: Norteamericano @FloridaMuseum @gloquidias |
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Nancy Padilla-Coreano Department of Neuroscience https://www.padillacoreanolab.com/ Research topic/region: Neural mechanisms underlying social behaviors Nationality/heritage: Puerto Rican @DrNancyPadilla |
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Vanesa Rostán Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Department https://soils.ifas.ufl.edu/ Research topic/region: optimization of pesticide management practices, trying to protect pollinators. Nationality/heritage: Uruguay @RostanVanesa @SoilWaterScie |
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Organizers
The Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) UF Chapter is organizing the second annual 3MT competition en Español, with support from:
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