Congratulations on being chosen as a Top 10 Finalist. We are excited to highlight your work at the Confluence Symposium on April 10, 2024.

  • We will showcase your research through a pre-recorded three-minute video adaptation of the 3MT (Three Minute Thesis) and will feature one static Powerpoint slide.
  • To support the creation of your three-minute video presentation, we are working with Mike Martin Media, who will host/record a three-minute recording of your resarch presentation during a 30-minute scheduled appointment, during the month of February.
  • We encourage you to include a community partner in your three minute recording. You can be in the same room recording your video, or Mike Martin Media can help coordinate from two locations if need be.
  • Karen Bland (karenbland@wustl.edu) and the Mike Martin Media team are here to support you!

Next Steps

  1. Email karenbland@wustl.edu and rachel@mikemartinmedia.com to schedule your 30-minute zoom video recording session.
  2. Prepare a single powerpoint slide for use in your presentation. Please send slide to rachel@mikemartinmedia.com ahead of your scheduled call.
  3. Review the 2023 Confluence Award videos for inspiration!

Preparing for your Recording

  • WHAT: Provide enough background on your research so that anyone in the audience can understand your work.
  • WHO and HOW: Whose life changes as a result of your research efforts? Can you give your research a “face” and tell the story of one individual? How does the life/lives of those impacted by your research change?
  • WHERE AND WHY: Why is it important that your research originates at WashU and/or in St. Louis? Why is our region positioned to benefit from your research? Why here vs. anywhere else?
  • COMMUNITY ENGAGED RESEARCH: Please touch upon your methodology for engaging community partners in your research. Please consider including your community partner(s) in your recording.
  • To get prepared, read through Mike Martin Media’s tips on recording.

Slide Preparation

  • See the image below. This is an example of how your recorded video will appear to the audience once Mike Martin Media assembles your zoom recording with your slide.
  • Please use a blank white slide as your template.