"I realized just how important it is for every master’s student to really participate in Threesis because it's another really great resource that NYU is providing for folks to be able to learn how to speak publicly. How to give that elevator speech, but really how to talk about yourself and tell your story. And those are all skill sets that you need in any industry that you go into."
GSAS Threesis Academic Challenge Testimonials
"I think my favorite part about Threesis is the excitement of the entire process - I was looking forward to each and every step. I also really loved the socializing events of Threesis. Threesis is a way to connect with people - I got to meet a lot of new people and I got to know a lot of interesting ideas that people were working on - especially when you are an international student and you haven't had much exposure beyond your classes and your department. I think that this was my way of knowing the graduate students beyond my department."
Mohiba Ahmed, Near Eastern Studies - 2022 Threesis finalist
"Just being able to have a platform to be able to share that (my research) with a wide audience, it’s a great idea.
A lot of the times I struggle when people ask me, oh you’re a researcher, what do you research? … Throughout this Threesis program, I’ve just been able to exercise a way of thinking to prioritize, sure I can start off with this really fancy detail, but how much of that will be important to them to understand what I’m doing? Maybe there is only a part they need to know about and the rest will follow. "
Joseph Jae Suk Kim, Biology - 2021 Threesis Participant
"That set of skills is a really unique and important set of skills for someone going out into the world… Being able to synthesize and distill what you’ve learned and discovered to a larger, more broad audience.
Being able to talk outside of your disciplinary boundary is an important skill and Threesis promotes that."
Prof. Patrick Egan, Associate Professor of Politics and Public Policy - 2021 Threesis Judge
“I am so thankful to the Threesis team for organizing and hosting a wonderful event and for believing in me and always having something positive and encouraging to say, especially when I was doubting myself. The entire concept of the GSAS Threesis Academic Challenge is amazing!”
Ehimamiegho Idahosa-Erese, Psychology - 2018 Threesis Champion
“I was ecstatic to have the chance to give a voice to this movement in my Threesis presentation, and even more ecstatic to see that my research resonated with colleagues and peers outside of my field. With the shiny Threesis cup in hand, I walked away from the competition with much more than just a bullet point to add to my resume.”
Hannah Leffingwell, French Studies - 2016 Threesis Champion
“I think that it’s really cool to, go out of your comfort zone to meet people who aren’t studying the same thing as you.”
Loren Dent, International Relations - 2017 2nd Place & Audience Choice Award Winner
“My experience of participating in Threesis will always be one of my finest memories at NYU. I was able to improve my presentation skills and interact with some of the finest scholars representing a wide array of fields, from data science to museum studies, who have now become some of my really close friends.”
Shashank Gandhi, Biology - 2014 Threesis Finalist
“I think it’s an incredibly way to actually think critically about your research. To explain something simply you have to know it deeply.”
Joshua Kruchten, English - 2017 3rd Place Winner
“In the comfort of our departments, it's easy to fall back on jargon. But Threesis is all about sharing our research, however specialized, in accessible language so anyone with three minutes to listen can understand.”
Christopher Cappelluti , Interdisciplinary Studies and Human Thought - 2012 Threesis Champion
"When people tell you there is no experience like Threesis, they mean it! And I can attest to it. Threesis is about learning, about meeting awesome people, and about sharing ideas. From attending the mentoring sessions and hearing valuable advice from mentors, to Threesis week when you get to attend workshops and learn from pros, these activities are all done with you in mind."
Vincent Luo, Biology - 2015 Threesis Audience Choice Winner
"Threesis was one of the most valuable experiences of my graduate career. It allowed me to really think about my research and determine what the main points were that I wanted to communicate to an audience, and I met a lot of smart and wonderful people who I still keep in touch with today. It's exciting, fun, and not to mention, a great achievement to put on your resume. Highly recommend it!"
