The challenge is open to all currently registered and enrolled UCLA Master’s and doctoral graduate students.submit a PowerPoint presentation using up to 3 slides.

submit a 3-minute video presentation of their research.attend a Small Group Coaching Session and.Students who successfully complete the following will be eligible to receive a $50 gift card:.She will compete against the 9 other UC campus winners. The 2020 UCLA Grad Slam winner, An-Chieh Feng, will advance to this year’s University of California competition that will be held virtually on May 7, 2021. Even if you are not planning to enter the competition, we encourage all graduate students to attend the Grad Slam prep workshops. We are very excited about the 2021 Grad Slam Challenge and the prospect of your participation! To enter the challenge, click on the Register Now button above or the How Do I Register tab below. See How Do I Prepare – Workshops tab below for more details. Students can get help preparing their presentations through a series of workshops that will be offered beginning on March 2, 2021. It also highlights the excellence, importance, and relevance of UCLA graduate students and their research. All registered participants who complete the Grad Slam Challenge will be eligible to receive a $50 Amazon e-gift card, courtesy of the Graduate Division. This challenge promotes professional development by enhancing presentation and networking skills and the important career development skill of articulating their research concisely and effectively to a non-specialist audience. All master’s and doctoral students are challenged to visually present their graduate research in under 3 minutes using up to 3 slides with the help of coaching sessions and workshops. This will be a virtual exhibition of UCLA graduate research presented by students around the world. This year’s Grad Slam Challenge will be a departure from the annual competition format. The Graduate Division is pleased to announce the 2021 UCLA Grad Slam Challenge from March 2 – May 5, 2021.

The deadline to register has been extended to Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at 11:59 pm Pacific Standard Time. Interested in participating in the 2021 UCLA Grad Slam Challenge? Register here.

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