Three Minute Thesis Competition 2021
JMU’s Fourth Annual Three Minute Thesis competition was held Friday, January 22, 2021. This was a unique competition because it was the first time the event was held virtually on our campus! Students not only had to present; but create videos, slides, and learn how to edit them together. They did a wonderful job and their videos are viewable below.
After deliberation, the judges decided that Dominique Lockwood won the first place prize with their presentation. In second place was Rania Zaied, and in third Julian White. Allison Pingston’s presentation was won the People’s Choice award based on votes from the audience.
Allison Pingston
Program: Masters of Physician Assistant Studies
Advisor: Dr. Abby Massey
"Peer Support Wellness Groups In Physician Assistant School"
Aesha Khan
Program: M.A. in Psychological Sciences
Advisor: Dr. Jeff Dyche
"Voluntary Alcohol Consumption and Sleep Deprivation in Adult Rats"
Julian White
Program: Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Advisors: Dr. Cynthia O'Donoghue
"Does side-lying position improve swallow safety for at-risk infants?"
Rania Zaied
Program: M.A. in Communication and Advocacy
Advisor: Dr. Kathryn Hobson
"Comedy and Muslim Representations: A Rhetorical Analysis of Ramy Youssef: Feelings"
Brenna Matlock
Program: M.A. in Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication
Advisor: Dr. Cathryn Molloy
"The Rhetorical Significance of Women Deminers and Female Participation in Post-Conflict Operations"
Dominique Lockwood
Program: M.S. Biology
Advisor: Dr. Louie Wurch
"Ecophysiology of Toxic Cyanobacteria and their Symbionts"
Gabe Gilmore
Program: M.A. in Psychological Sciences
Advisor: Dr. Jeff Dyche
"The Effect of SSRIs and SNRIs on Circadian Rhythms and Cognitive Performance"