Capture 180 Research Challenge

 

Capture 180 logo

In 2016, East Carolina University piloted a competition for undergraduates based on the popular 3-minute thesis competition. In 2017, ECU marked the branding of the undergraduate researching competition as the Capture 180 Research Challenge.

The Office of Undergraduate Research invites students who are carrying out research with mentors from all academic programs to participate. Students do not need to have completed their projects to be successful at Capture 180. The objective of the challenge is to describe your work to a lay audience in 2-3 minutes using one static slide or prop. Students are judged on comprehension, content, engagement and communication.

Challenge Information

  • Event Date: Thursday, April 3, 2-4:30 PM as part of RCAW 2025
  • Venue: Main Campus Student Center
  • 2025 Competition Rules (PDF)
  • PowerPoint Template: A required PowerPoint template can be accessed for your Capture 180 Research Challenge Presentation.
  • Presenter Registration Form
    • Registration for the 2025 event has closed.
  • Faculty and Staff
    • Registration for judges and moderators has ended.