2025 3MT - Three Minute Thesis
Thirteen graduate students represented their colleges at this year's 2025 3-Minute Thesis (3MT®) U of G Campus Finals!
The winners:
1st Place: Lara Barnum – MSc, Food Science
2nd Place: Erin Rudolph – MSc, Molecular & Cellular Biology
3rd Place: Farah Al Qudsi – PhD, Food Science
Lara Barnum will go on to represent the University of Guelph at the Ontario Finals, held at the University of Toronto on May 14, 2025.
Prizes awarded to the winners: 1st – $1000, 2nd – $500, 3rd – $250, Community Choice – $250.
Community Choice – check back here for the deadlines and rules for our Community Choice Contest after May 7, 2025
Welcome from the Assistant Vice-President (Graduate Studies)
"Graduate students have three minutes to present a compelling oration on their thesis and its significance. The 3MT is not an exercise in trivializing research, but instead challenges students to consolidate their ideas and research discoveries so they can be presented concisely to a non-specialist audience."
Check Back After May 7 to Watch the 3MT Campus Final Presentations!
Select a student to watch their presentation for the 2025 3MT® University of Guelph final.
College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
Watch Tamara's 3MT presentation – Tamara's 3MT Transcript
Watch Halah's 3MT presentation – Halah's 3MT Transcript
College of Biological Science
Watch Erin's 3MT presentation – Erin's 3MT Transcript
College of Engineering & Physical Sciences
Watch Adya's 3MT presentation – Adya's 3MT Transcript
Watch Jagandeep's 3MT presentation – Jagandeep's 3MT Transcript
Gordon S. Lang School of Business & Economics
Watch Poorya's 3MT presentation – Poorya's 3MT Transcript
Watch Armin's 3MT presentation – Armin's 3MT Transcript
College of Arts
Watch Sophie's 3MT presentation – Sophie's 3MT Transcript
Watch Stefanie's 3MT presentation – Stefanie's 3MT Transcript
Ontario Veterinary College
Watch Juntian's 3MT presentation – Juntian's 3MT Transcript
Watch Basima's 3MT presentation – Basima's 3MT Transcript
Ontario Agricultural College
Watch Lara's 3MT presentation – Lara's 3MT Transcript
Watch Farah's 3MT presentation – Farah's 3MT Transcript
3MT Judging Panel
Meet the judges for the 2025 3MT® University of Guelph final.
Carrie Breton
Carrie is a Repository Analyst at McLaughlin Library, University of Guelph. Carrie is one of the individuals who provides daily operational support for the U of G institutional digital repositories which include the Atrium and the U of G Research Data Repositories. A large part of Carrie’s role involves supporting researchers in preparing and depositing their research outputs (including thesis and dissertation research outputs!) in the Digital Repositories. Carrie is a proud alumna of the University of Guelph and the Centre of Geographic Sciences with a background in earth sciences and marine geomatics and has worked with digital research repositories and supported research data curation activities for over a decade.
Thomas Brandstetter
Thomas Brandstetter, CPES B.Sc. ’98, is the Manager of Policy and Issues with the Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) and President of the University of Guelph Alumni Association (UGAA). He was on Hall Council his first year and spent the next four years as a Residence Assistant, Senior Residence Assistant and Senior Hall Programmer for Student Housing Services. Thomas also volunteered on the Student Judicial Committee, with the Central Student Association, Campus Walk and with The Office of Diversity and Human Rights.
After many years in the private sector, Thomas worked at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry in Sault Ste. Marie and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in Guelph. He was the Issues Coordinator in the Research and Corporate Services Division and Senior Policy Advisor in the Deputy Minister’s Office before joining BFO.
Thomas has been active in the sport of soccer as a player and coach and in the theatre community while living in the Soo having produced numerous award-winning plays and highly acclaimed musicals. In his spare time he enjoys running, gardening and attending concerts.
Matthew Keefe
Matthew Keefe is a International Student Advisor and Registered International Student Immigration Advisor (RISIA) here at the University of Guelph. His main responsibility is to assist international students and staff with understanding the impacts immigration policy has on each unique student journey. Making sure that all international students can be the best version of themselves while transitioning to a new life here in Canada and within the University of Guelph Family. Matthew's passion also takes him to the pitch every day, coaching youth soccer where he is thankful for the opportunity to help mold great players/better humans!
Sasikumar Deivasigamani
Sasikumar, a proud alumnus and graduate of the University of Guelph, specializes in food science research with a focus on food packaging innovation, product development, and sustainable initiatives. His recent work centres on microwave cooking and process optimization to enhance product quality and consumer convenience in ready-to-cook microwavable food products. Passionate about fostering community and student transitions, he has held several roles with the Student Experience Department at the University of Guelph, promoting a sense of belonging and inclusivity.
Sasikumar was a finalist and previous winner of 2024 3MT® competition at U of G, and represented U of G at the Ontario provincial finals. He has also received multiple accolades from regional and national technical conferences for being the best oral presenter, recognized for his ability to convey complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.