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Present your thesis and its significance in just three minutes with a single, static slide to compete for cash prizes! This is a great opportunity to practice that "elevator pitch" about your research to a friendly crowd.

• First Place: $400
• Runner-up: $200
• People's Choice: $100

The winner and runner-up will represent our Faculty at the university-wide final on April 25th to compete for the top prize.

The deadline to register is March 5, 2025. Once registered, submit your presentation slide to lauriew@sfu.ca by end of day on March 17, 2025. Only graduate students in the Faculty of Environment may enter.

Visit the ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies 3MT page for contest rules and eligibility, as well as workshops, practice sessions, slide templates, and other resources.

Share your research in casual, small group conversations in the GEAR Poster Session. Faculty, staff and fellow graduate students will vote for the top poster and a $100 cash prize will be awarded to the winner. 

The deadline to sign up is March 5th.

Printing cost

The Dean's Office will pay the printing costs for the first ten students who register to present a poster and submit the poster by March 10th.

Poster Criteria

Size:  Posters may be 2x3 feet or 3x4 feet depending on what format works best for you.

Content: Your poster will summarize your research concisely and attractively to generate discussion during the session.

The Publication Panel discussion gives you the opportunity to ask questions, get tips on how to select a journal, suggest reviewers, navigate revisions and avoid pitfalls in the publication process.