Preparing a Three Minute Thesis: In-person Session

Date & Time: November 12, 2025, 1:30 pm–3:00 pm

Location: 102 Kern Graduate Building, University Park campus


Get help preparing your three-minute thesis before the round one video deadline! Michael Alley, teaching professor of engineering communication at Penn State, will lead attendees through best practices for crafting a short research summary and analyze a successful science-focused three-minute thesis. Students can also transfer tips and advice from this session to other research communication events, such as Graduate Exhibition.

Free lunch is provided for attendees. Please register in advance using the Preparing a Three Minute Thesis RSVP form.