Grad Slam Divisional Semi-Finals
What is Grad Slam?
Grad Slam is a communication contest hosted by the UC Santa Cruz Graduate Division that is open to all graduate students (except those who have won 1st place in a previous Grad Slam. Currently enrolled graduate students who have won 2nd or the people’s choice in a prior Grad Slam may enter again.). Participants have a maximum of three minutes to explain their graduate research or artistic endeavor to a general audience.
UCSC Divisional Semi-Finals:
February 2: Engineering
February 3: Social Sciences
February 4: Arts & Humanities
February 5: Physical and Biological Sciences
Winners will compete in the UCSC Grand Final at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center on March 7, 2026 for cash prizes:
1st place $3000, 2nd place $1500, People’s choice award $750
One student will be selected to represent UCSC at the UC-system-wise competition on April 22 in Sacramento.