Annual Grad SLAM Competition
Find Your Voice
Graduate students can participate in this annual public speaking competition showcasing the potential impact of their research and winning cash prizes.
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".
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 2024 Finalists
Participants are listed in alphabetical order
Participant |
Academic Area |
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Sai Krishna Bhamidipati
|
Biology |
| Iris Garcia-Pak | Neurosciences |
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Selina Huang
|
Experimental Psychology |
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Elena Lin
|
Biomedical Sciences |
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Fernando Melendez Vazquez
|
Scripps Institution of Oceanography |
|
Faiaz Mir
|
Global Policy and Strategy |
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Cynthia Nyongesa
|
Neurosciences |
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Omowuyi Olajide
|
Bioengineering |
|
Ayse Sahan
|
Biomedical Sciences |
|
Mayia Vranas
|
Physics |
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.
Compete in Grad SLAM
Learn to communicate the impact of your research in three minutes or less and win prizes.
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.
Get Involved
If you aren't a current UC San Diego graduate student, but want to support the Grad SLAM event, let us know!