Kira Tait - 2020 3MT Winner

Kira Tait, Assistant Professor of Politics at UC Santa Cruz, Politics Department (3MT 2020 Winner)

If you wish, share a memory or reflection on your experience as a finalist. 

The best memory of 3MT was me being so surprised that not only did I win the people's choice but I also won first place, something I did not expect. 

If you wish, share a sentence or two about how the 3MT impacted your career trajectory. 

It has made be really good at speaking concisely about my research. Also I have used lines from my speech in my book project. I have now helped current grad students with their elevator pitches.