Texas Tech PhD Student Mollie Green Wins First Place in Prestigious Three Minute Thesis Contest

LUBBOCK, TX – Mollie Green, a graduate student in Texas Tech University’s Department of Veterinary Sciences, has earned first place in the university’s highly competitive Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, a major academic event hosted annually by the Graduate School.

Green’s award-winning presentation, titled “Unraveling the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying intramuscular, subcutaneous and visceral adipose tissue growth in beef cattle,” impressed judges with its clarity, depth, and ability to distill complex scientific research into a concise three-minute talk.

The competition, held during the first week of October, challenges graduate students to explain their thesis research to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes—making it both a test of communication skills and a celebration of cutting-edge research.

In an emotional reflection shared online, Green wrote, “Feeling so blessed for such a great fall and spring semester, thank you God for giving me this opportunity to endure my PhD. The road hasn’t been easy but the outcomes you have given me are so sweet.”

Originally from the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, Green’s recognition adds to a growing list of student accomplishments within the department. Her research not only contributes to improved understanding of cattle physiology but may also have future applications in the agriculture and meat production industries.

Other winners of this year’s 3MT competition include Katherine Coyle (second place), a graduate student in Plant and Soil Science, and Sarah Kane (third place), a student in Animal and Food Sciences.

Texas Tech’s 3MT contest continues to spotlight rising scholars who are making waves in their respective fields, with Green now at the forefront as a standout communicator and researcher.