The fifth annual Three Minute Thesis competition held on Feb. 9, featuring 11 finalists, resulted in a winner, a tie for runner-up and a winner of the people's choice award.
Varsha Koushik: Winner
Koushik has receivedÌý$1,500 in research funds and will advance to the Western Association of Graduate Schools virtual competition on March 23, 2022.Ìý
- Empowering People with Cognitive Disabilities through Adaptive Interfaces
- PhD, computer science
- College of Engineering and Applied Science
Perianne Johnson: Runner-up (tie)
Johnson, who tied for the runner-up award, has receivedÌý$750 in research funds.
- Pluto Weather Forecasting
- PhD, astrophysical and planetary sciences
- College of Arts and Sciences
Anthony Pinter: Runner-up (tie)
Pinter, who tiedÌýfor the runner-up award, receivedÌý$750 in research funds.ÌýRead about Pinter’s research on ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder Today.
- Breaking Up and Moving On in the Social Media Age
- PhD, information science
- College of Media, Communication and Information
Sarah Aguasvivas Manzano: People’s choice
Aguasvivas Manzano, winner of the people's choice award, receivedÌý$500 in research funds.
- Squishy Robots Learn the Language of Motion Over Time Using Their Tiny Computing Power
- PhD, computer science
- College of Engineering and Applied Science