Spotlights
3 Minute Thesis Competition Winners
On March 31st, graduate students across campus competed in the Graduate School’s 3-Minute Thesis Competition, affectionately known as the 3MT. As the name suggests, graduate students are given three minutes to present their research to the general public with the aid of a single slide. The winner of the competition receives a $500 cash prize, with second and third place winning $250 and $100, respectively.
This year, two College of Health Professions Students placed in the competition. Jaclyn Driesenga, a master of public health student, took first with her project, “Exploring Gaps in Medical Services for Individuals with Down Syndrome: Insights from a Clinical Director Survey”. Rashmeer Mangat, a Doctor of Physical Therapy student, received second place for her research, “Exploring Diversity in Low Fidelity Simulations.
We interviewed the students to learn more about their research and inspiration to share their work. You can read their interviews at the links below.
Competition Winner: Jaclyn Driesenga, MPH ‘26
Second Place Winner: Rashmeer Mangat, DPT ‘26
Interest Area(s)
Physical Therapy, Public Health
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