Next week, UCSB will send its 2019 Grad Slam champion, George Degen from Chemical Engineering, up to San Fransisco to compete against 9 other UC finalists in the 5th annual UC systemwide Grad Slam tournament on Friday, May 10, from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
And it's not just bragging rights that are at stake: the grand prize winner will receive $5,000, with $2,000 and $1,000 prizes for the runners-up. There will also be a People's Choice vote, and the winner of that will receive $1,000 – so be sure to tune in to the live-stream coverage of the event and vote for George! Voting will be open for approximately 20 minutes immediately following the talks. More information on how to view and vote will be available here once the competition starts.