Annual Grad SLAM Competition
2025 Grad SLAM and Postdoc PITCH Final Round
Can't make it in person? Watch it online!
Find Your Voice
Graduate students can participate in this annual public speaking competition showcasing the potential impact of their research and winning cash prizes.
2025 Final Round
Join us in-person for the UC San Diego Grad SLAM & Postdoc PITCH Final Round on Wednesday, April 9th at 4 p.m. (PT) at the Qualcomm Institute. Come hear our finalists present their 3 minute talks!
Can you present your research in just 3 minutes?
Grad SLAM is an annual competitive public speaking event that gives graduate students the chance to showcase the impact of your research. Bring your work to the forefront for a live audience to share what you already know, that your research is cutting-edge, breaking barriers, and has the potential to change the world.
Not only will you master the skill of delivering your academic story in a dynamic way, but winners will also take home prizes ranging from $50 to $5,000. Grad SLAM will propel your professional communication skills to new heights-- your research is important, now it’s your turn to tell us why!
Congratulations to the 2025 Finalists
Participants are listed in alphabetical order
Participant |
Academic Area |
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Sai Krishna Bhamidipati
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Biological Sciences |
| Camie Dyess | Education Studies |
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Gabriela Hernandez
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Mathematics and Science Education |
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Rhowan Ho
|
Scripps Institution of Oceanography |
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Katherine Izhikevich
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Computer Science and Engineering |
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Joseph Masotti
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Philosophy |
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Mariluz Rojo Domingo
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Bioengineering |
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Consuelo Sauceda
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Biomedical Sciences |
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Ploy Techawatanasuk
|
Biological Sciences |
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Jessica Zhong
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Scripps Institution of Oceanography |
2024 UC Champion
Congratulations to Iris Garcia-Pak, a PhD student in Neurosciences, who was named the 2024 UC Grad SLAM Champion with her research talk entitled, "The Brain: An Exclusive VIP Club".
Participant Resources
Preparation Assistance
Workshop and coaching information to help you get ready for your presentation
Additional Resources
Learn how to tell your research story, prep an excellent presentation, and build public speaking confidence.
Grad SLAM Alumni Spotlight
Hear from Grad SLAM alumni about the impact participation had on their graduate student experience as well as their professional career pathways.
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