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Sign up to compete for fame and fortune! We're giving away over $15,000 in cash and prizes, including a grand prize of $5,000. Grad Slam is also a great chance to hone your presentation skills, publicize your research, and meet other cool graduate students doing interesting work. So come join the fun!

Monday, February 4th, 2019 - 8:00am

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What is Grad Slam?

UCSB Grad Slam is an award-winning campus-wide competition for the best three-minute talk by a graduate student. The 2019 competition will take place April 8-19.

Why should I compete?

For fortune and fame, of course! Oh, and the swag. Each competitor will receive a free Grad Slam mug and tote bag. Grad Slam is also a great chance to hone your presentation skills, publicize your research, and meet other cool graduate students doing interesting work.

And did we mention the chance to win thousands of dollars? This year, we're giving away over $15,000 in cash and prizes, including a grand prize of $5,000. Plus, the winner will get to compete in the UC-wide Grad Slam competition for a chance to win even more money!

So what are you waiting for? Sign up today! The final deadline to register is FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8.
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