Created by The University of Queensland in 2008, 3MT competitions challenge PhD students to deliver their thesis in three minutes with only one PowerPoint slide.
Author: Jessica
McDonnell Symposium highlights needs, benefits of cooperation around energy and the environment
Humanity is at a point where we need to make plans to deal with global challenges like energy and the environment from all perspectives in order to live in this planet for the next century with fair enough living quality.
Vital issues facing industrialized nations offer opportunities for collaboration beyond technology
Aside from developing new technologies to maintain comfort of our life, shouldn’t we also consider our lifestyles as part of the overall life philosophy?
Report from the McDonnell Academy Presidents’ Forum
One of the coolest things about being a McDonnell scholar is to have close-up contact and connection with institutional leaders, presidents, provosts, and vice-chancellors of the universities.
What is wrong with leadership classes?
If the leader is not able to create a shared group identity in the group to mobilize and influence others, there is no leadership that we can talk about. This mobilization process is a group process rather than an individual’s success.
Raising awareness about challenges like climate change can be just as important as making laws
Leaders of developing countries might have a more crucial task — to enhance the public awareness of the environmental crisis the world is facing, and to provide alternative solutions for industry
Individual Account Pension Systems: The Dangers of an Unfulfilled Promise
Transparency about the inherent risks of this type of pension system, as well as acknowledging that the government will probably have to step up to provide minimum pensions is key.
Humanities: bringing a different—and necessary—perspective to the global issue of Food, Water and Sustainability
Literature is able to reach audiences from diverse backgrounds, present the fruits of scientific research in an approachable way, and offer inspirations for new scientific explorations.
Mental health: growing global knowledge means more support for people
Through the knowledge shared in the Aging & Public Health session of the McDonnell International Scholars Academy Symposium, I started to think more about the daily impact of our research for family and society, an important motivation for me.
Career building and leadership advice for PhD and graduate students around the world
McDonnell scholars note that these tips are especially important as the academic job market is in a transitional period.