Research
Signature Research Events
Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition
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The Three Minute Thesis, or 3MT®, is an annual competition held at over 200 universities world wide, open to graduate students who present their research in less than 3 minutes, with only one static slide.
Scholars of Excellence
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Each year, the Office of Graduate Studies recognizes students and faculty whose academic excellence and scholarly contributions have contributed significantly to the national and international reputation of USF.
Graduate Research Symposium
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The annual Graduate Research Symposium showcases researchers from all disciplines and allows them to obtain feedback from faculty and peers. The event brings together graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, as well as faculty mentors and judges.