2025 3MT® Competition Winners

UMass Lowell (UML) hosted the inaugural UML 3MT competition on April 4, 2025. Read some event highlights in the news article about the 3MT finals.

Below are the winners of the 2025 competition:

2025 3 Minute Thesis winners stand with the Head and Associate Head of the Graduate School.

First Prize

Edidiong Etim , Doctoral Candidate,
Department of Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology
Francis College of Engineering
Presentation Title: Characterizing the biomechanical and thermal response of fat to suction pressure

Edidiong Etim - Characterizing the biomechanical and thermal response of fat to suction pressure.

Second Prize and People’s Choice Award

Stephanie Madden , Doctoral Candidate
Department of Psychology
College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Presentation Title: Harmony in Healthcare: The Role of Caregiver-Provider Alliance on Child Health

Stephanie's presentation also won the People’s Choice Award.

Stephanie Madden - Harmony in Healthcare: The Role of Caregiver-Provider Alliance on Child Health.

Third Prize

Nerissa Molejon , Doctoral Candidate
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Francis College of Engineering
Presentation Title: Early Detection of Aquaculture Pathogens Using Acoustic Wave Sensors

Nerissa Molejon - Early Detection of Aquaculture Pathogens Using Acoustic Wave Sensors.