2026 Wilcat Research Day

The College of Graduate Studies and Research invites you to participate in the first-ever Wildcat Research Day on November 17, 2026, an all-day event held in the Seaborg Center, Mead Auditorium 2701, TSB. Registration is now open.

Events Include:

Prize Amounts:

  • 3MP: 1st $450 | Runner-up $300 | People’s Choice $150
  • 3MT®: 1st $750 + MAGS trip | Runner-up $450 | People’s Choice $150

Workshops:

  • Three Minute Presentation Workshop - October 29, 2026, JXJ 3315 Participation is not required to compete, but highly encouraged. Zoom link will be provided once it is available for those who can't make it in person. 

What is 3MP?
Modeled after 3MT®, this new undergraduate competition is open to all majors and disciplines. Students present their research, creative, or scholarly work in three minutes using one static slide, emphasizing clarity, creativity, and audience engagement. Winners receive cash prizes and campus recognition.

What is 3MT®?
Part of an international competition developed by the University of Queensland (UQ) in 2008.  3MT challenges graduate students to clearly explain their research in just three minutes using one static PowerPoint slide. The goal is to communicate complex ideas in an engaging way that is accessible to a non-specialist audience. Winners receive prizes, campus recognition, and the opportunity to advance to the regional competition.

What is the Fellowship and Scholarship Workshop?
This workshop will provide an orientation to students interested in national fellowships or scholarships that support students studying, researching, or teaching English abroad. In this workshop, participants will examine several overseas programs; they will also participate in a short mock review of application essays. Registion begins November 3, 2026.

What is the Scholarly Buzz Session:
The Scholarly Buzz Sessions at NMU are a platform for faculty and staff to quickly present their research in three slides and five minutes. The event also provides a brief overview of the Office of Sponsored Programs and the College of Graduate Studies and Research. Everyone is welcome to attend this interdisciplinary research event held at least biannually in the Fall semester and again in the Winter semester. The event is designed to allow attendees, including the presenters, to come and go as teaching and class schedules allow.

Watch Online
Links to watch oral presentation events live will be shared when they are available. 

Further information:
Questions? Attend the workshop above or contact the College of Graduate Studies and Research at 906-227-2300 or graduate@nmu.edu.

Celebration of Student Scholarship

Please join us at the 31st Annual Celebration of Student Scholarship!

The 31st Annual Celebration of Student Scholarship will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2027 all day in Jamrich Hall.

The Celebration of Student Scholarship is an annual event held on the Northern Michigan University campus to recognize the scholarly activity of undergraduate and graduate students in all disciplines. Students share their scholarly and creative work with the NMU and Marquette communities. The event is free and open to the public. Students interested in participating should speak with their faculty advisors for assistance in planning their submission.

In the past, this event was limited to research posters and 10-minute oral presentations. Last year, the event expanded to include student artwork. For the 30th anniversary, we are looking to include as many different students from across campus as possible and are opening Celebration to other formats, including film and video, readings, round tables, performances, publications, artistic displays, and more.

This event is an important opportunity for student scholars to share their work in a way that is accessible to the general public. Our mission is to improve how we communicate about academic topics and ideas while recognizing the hard work done by NMU students under the guidance of faculty. Join us to discover and celebrate student scholarship.