NDSU graduate students will be in the spotlight during Three Minute Thesis, scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 20, in the Memorial Union. Students will vie for cash prizes as they present their research in only 180 seconds.

Alireza Rahimi, a graduate student studying coatings and polymeric materials, is set to present “Developing of Anti-Icing Paints.”

“I design, engineer and develop anti-icing paints that dislike ice,” Rahimi said. “My recent work demonstrates a better anti-icing performance than a commercial paint."

The first round of the competition is set for 10 a.m. to noon, with the championship round and awards presentation scheduled for 2 p.m.