UW 3MT is a professional development competition that supports graduate students’ capacity to effectively explain their research or capstone project in a language that a public audience can understand. This year, Sarah Pollack, a SEFS grad student in Quantitative Ecology & Resource Management took home the first place grand prize, $1,000, for effectively explaining her thesis: Detecting Illegal Trade Risk in U.S. Mahogany Imports. Congrats Sarah! Learn more about the competition and winners here.