The communications course at UCI’s Graduate Resource Center (GRC) was instrumental in helping me win the inaugural Grad Slam competition, because it taught me about different aspects of speaking and engaging with the audience and I highly recommend the course for all graduate scholars."- Ashley Fong, UC System-Wide 2015 Grad Slam Winner
What is Grad Slam?
Grad Slam is a systemwide competition that showcases and awards the best three-minute research presentations by graduate scholars. This competition not only highlights the excellence, importance and relevance of UCI graduate scholars and their research, but it is also designed to increase graduate students' communication skills and their capacity to effectively present their work with poise and confidence. It is an opportunity to share accomplishments with the campus, friends of UCI, the local community, and the broader public.
Grad Slam is open to all graduate students. Presentations can discuss research of any discipline and methodology.
Why Apply?
Grad Slam contestants receive advanced communication skills training and a competitive CV/resume line. Additionally, winners receive cash prizes up to $5,000! The systemwide winner earns the coveted title of 2019 Grad Slam Champion and the coveted "Slammy".
Application Deadline: January 16, 2020 at 11:59PM - APPLY HERE
UCI Grad Slam Semifinals Date: Friday, February 7 Time: Sessions will be scheduled throughout the day (8am - 5pm) Location: Graduate Resource Center (3rd Floor of the Gateway Study Center)
UCI Grad Slam Campus Finals Date: Friday, February 28 Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm with reception to follow Location: The Cove at UCI Applied Innovation
