Event

3 Minutes to Change the World: Grad Student Talks

Monday, March 31, 2014 13:00to14:30
Thomson House Ballroom, 3650 rue McTavish, Montreal, QC, H3A 1Y2, CA
Price: 
Free *Registration Required
McGill’s Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, Office of Sustainability, and the Post-Graduate Students Society, are proud to host the third annual Three Minutes to Change the World, a TED-talk style event.


It will feature McGill graduate students giving three-minute presentations about their research initiatives and their impact on the community.

Presentations are welcome in either English or French. The event is an excellent opportunity for students to share their valuable research, to perfect their elevator pitch and presentation skills, and to network with their peers across disciplines - It takes all kinds of knowledge to change the world and thesis research from all disciplines is showcased!

The deadline to submit your proposal is noon February 28th, 2014

View more information here.

Why should you present? 

  1. Showcase your research in three minutes or less. You believe that your work is innovative and has  impacts that should be shared with other academics and the general public.

  2. Present to a diverse audience of:

    Fellow academics and intellectuals - build networking and future collaborations. 
    Undergraduate students - inspire the next generation of researchers. 
    Members of the general public – increase general social awareness. 
    Media professionals - gain mainstream media attention for your work.

  3. Presentations will be recorded, posted as videos on the McGill website, and streamed ‘live.’

  4. Develop your ability to produce an ‘elevator pitch.’ It’s important to be able to concisely and clearly articulate your ideas, interests, and knowledge. These skills can greatly help with future networking, grant applications, and media relations.

Apply to present 

Why attend?

  1. Learn about cutting edge local research initiatives in three minutes or less. Discover the social impacts and benefits of research in your community.

  2. Network with:

    Fellow academics and intellectuals - build networking and future collaborations. 

    Undergraduate students - inspire the next generation of researchers. 

    Members of the general public – increase general social awareness. 

    Media professionals - gain mainstream media attention for your work.

Register to attend

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