‘Supporting Youth Academy Athletes Through Sport Career Transitions’ was the winning topic in the annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition at Nipissing University.
Master of Science in Kinesiology student Cassidy Brooks presented her research as part of the competition on Tuesday.
As the winner, she will represent Nipissing at the regional competition at the University of Toronto on May 14.
“It’s rewarding to see all the hard work that has gone into my research so far with all the support from my Supervisor Dr. Mark Bruner, Dr. Meredith Schertzinger and fellow lab members, Sophie Milner, Rebecca Misiasz and Cade Nolan,” says Brooks. “Having the opportunity to share my research through the 3MT® format in an accessible and engaging way for a broader audience has been challenging and rewarding. I’m extremely excited for the opportunity to represent the University and the G4YD Lab at the Regional 3MT® Competition and share my work on an even larger platform.”
Officials say the competition at Nipissing is part of the university’s ongoing commitment to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and the development of well-rounded graduate students.
A panel of judges evaluated each presentation on clarity, engagement, and the ability to communicate complex research to a general audience.
Runner-up was Kieran Martin, Master of Arts in History, with ‘Why Speak: An Analysis of SS-Unterscharführer Oskar Gröning’s Account of Auschwitz’. People’s choice honours go to Jaden Gilbert, Master of Science in Kinesiology, for ‘Changing the Game: Exploring Gender and Violence in Youth Basketball’.
