Neuroscience Graduate Program student Yassine Filali was awarded the People's Choice in STEM Award at the University of Iowa's 2026 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition on Friday, November 6.

The Three Minute Thesis competition challenges graduate students to communicate their research and its significance to a general audience in just three minutes, using accessible language and engaging presentations. The competition celebrates not only the important research being conducted by graduate students but also their ability to make complex scientific ideas understandable and meaningful beyond their individual fields of study.

Yassine's recognition with the People's Choice in STEM Award highlights the connection he made with the audience through his presentation and his ability to share the importance of scientific research in an engaging and accessible way.

The Neuroscience Graduate Program is incredibly proud of Yassine and this well-deserved accomplishment! Please join us in congratulating him on this exciting recognition and celebrating his continued success.