Researcher Spotlight Series featuring 3 Minute Thesis (3MT™) Finalists

Join us online for a special edition of the Researcher Spotlight Series featuring finalists from the University of Alberta’s Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT™).

Developed by the University of Queensland in 2008 and now held in more than 85 countries around the world, graduate student researchers take on the ultimate academic challenge: presenting their groundbreaking research in just three minutes using only one slide. From innovative discoveries to bold new ideas, these finalists will showcase the creativity, curiosity, and impact driving research at the University of Alberta today.

The 3MT™ experience celebrates more than research excellence. It highlights the power of communication, creativity, and storytelling, challenging participants to make their work accessible and memorable.

Whether you are curious about emerging research, passionate about lifelong learning, or simply love hearing big ideas delivered with energy and clarity, this session promises an inspiring showcase of the next generation of researchers. Think TED Talk energy, distilled into three-minute sparks of discovery.

Registration will close when the event reaches capacity or on June 9, 2026

3MT™ Presenters

Arushi Tandon
’24 MSc, Biomedical Engineering

Daniele Calista
’22 BSc, Chemical and Materials Engineering
2026 U of A 3MT™ Runner Up

Laura Lopez Aldana
’23 BSc, Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science
2026 People’s Choice Award

Samuel Tsang
’15 BSc, ’23 BCom, Physical Therapy