The 90 Second Thesis Competition celebrates the ground-breaking research conducted by graduate students at Rice. Graduate students from all schools will be challenged to communicate the essence and importance of their research to a broad audience in just 90 seconds. These rapid-paced talks will focus on each student’s scholarly research and the articulation of a critical gap or question; their approach to addressing that question; and the student's original insight or contribution. Rice alumni and professionals from the Houston community are invited to judge. Additionally, attendees can cast their vote for the Audience’s Choice Award.