MIT Resources
You can learn more about speaking for the public through individual consultations with these MIT offices:
- Writing and Communication Center (for all schools and departments)
- Communication Labs (for engineering students)
Information Session 2023
- Watch the video here
- Check the slides and the handout
Workshop 1: Creating a Compelling 3-Minute Talk
This interactive workshop introduces you to the 3MT format and helps you develop key skills to prepare your own talk: distilling your central message, building it into an engaging story, and crafting a visually appealing slide.
Workshop 2: Deliver to Win - How to Present Your 3-Minute Talk Effectively
Would you like to enhance your presentation skills and learn how to deliver with impact? This activity-based workshop helps you build confidence as a presenter and equips you with life-long tools to deliver your ideas eloquently, engagingly, and effectively. Come ready to participate!
You can practice and get additional feedback on your talk through individual consultations by using these MIT communication resources:
- Writing and Communication Center
- Communication Labs
- Career Advisng and Professional Development (CAPD)
Additional MIT Research Slam Resources:
- MIT Research Slam/3MT past finalist videos
- How to create your video using MIT-supported platform Panopto
Official Three Minute Thesis Resources:
- Rules for the virtual competition
- Judging criteria
- Video creation guide (comprehensive guidelines and advice)
- Sample videos of 3MT competition entries from around the world