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 received $1,500 in research funds and will advance to the Western Association of Graduate Schools virtual competition on March 23, 2022. 

• 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 received $750 in research funds.

• Pluto Weather Forecasting
• PhD, astrophysical and planetary sciences
• College of Arts and Sciences

Anthony Pinter: Runner-up (tie)

Pinter, who tied for the runner-up award, received $750 in research funds. Read about Pinter’s research on CU 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, received $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