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Call for Papers: Point Park University to Host Graduate Students Conference March 11, 2023 Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Pictured is Autumn Turk, alumna of Point Park University's Ed.D. program. File photo.
Pictured is Autumn Turk '20, alumna of Point Park University's Leadership and Administration program. 

Update: The conference has been canceled for 2023. 

After a hiatus due to the pandemic, Point Park University's Graduate Programs Committee is proud to announce the return of the Graduate Students Conference on Saturday, March 11, 2023, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Graduate students across all programs may submit their work for this informational, fun, fast-paced event. 

Important Dates:

  • Abstract submissions due: Feb. 24, 2023
  • Notification of acceptance: March 3, 2023
  • Final papers due: March 8, 2023

Submit your conference application 

Presentation Format:

A traditional panel presentation format will be utilized by both master's level students and faculty participants. Doctoral level participants will have the option of presenting on a panel or competing in the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition. Details are below.
 

New for this year: Presentations will utilize the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) format

Submissions will be vetted by the Graduate Programs Committee, and chosen finalists will then be invited to partake in the conference's Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition. 

(3MT®) Format Presentation Rules:

  • A single static PowerPoint slide is permitted. No slide transitions, animations or "movement" of any description are allowed. The slide is to be presented from the beginning of the oration.
  • No additional electronic media (e.g. sound and video files) are permitted.
  • No additional props (e.g. costumes, musical instruments, laboratory equipment) are permitted.
  • Presentations are limited to 3 minutes maximum, and competitors exceeding 3 minutes are disqualified.
  • Presentations are to be spoken word (e.g. no poems, raps or songs).
  • Presentations are to commence from the stage.
  • Presentations are considered to have commenced when a presenter starts their presentation through either movement or speech.
  • The decision of the adjudicating panel is final.

Pictured is the 3MT logo.

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is an academic research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland (UQ), Australia.

Point Park's conference will include a keynote speech, workshop and poster sessions, faculty roundtables and networking opportunities related to a variety of fields in which Point Park offers graduate programs including:

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For questions or more information about the conference, please message ppugradconference@gmail.com. 


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