Welcome to the 2026 Grad Slam Final Round!

Launched in 2013 and inspired by the 3 Minute Thesis competition, Grad Slam is an exciting annual event that brings our campus community together and spotlights the amazing research being done by our graduate students. Participants present their research in 3-minute talks that are clear, captivating, and compelling to diverse audiences.

Join us at 4:30 p.m. on April 9th in UCSB's Campbell Hall to hear our finalists' present their talks and vote for your favorite in the People's Choice award.