Grad Slam

Grad Slam

Sharing and celebrating graduate student research and creative work in accessible 3-minute talks

Grad Slam is a campus-wide competition for the best 3-minute graduate student presentation of a research, creative, or community engagement project. It's an excellent opportunity for students to enhance their communication skills. It is also an effective way to showcase the innovative research and creative work associated with graduate education at the University of Arizona.

Key Dates

Workshops and Practice Sessions - Schedule to be published by October 3

October 15, 2025 - Registration Opens

December 6, 2025, Washington, D.C.: U of A Grad Slam and WAGS 3MT Winner Mourad Abdennebi presents at the Council of Graduate Schools 3-Minute Thesis Competition

January 26, 2026, 11:59 PM Mountain Standard Time - Registration Closes

February 9, 2026 - Preliminary Rounds, Student Union Memorial Center, Room To be Announced

February 24, 2026 - Final Round Dress Rehearsal

February 25, 2026 - Final Round, Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, Doors Open at 4 PM, Event Start at 4:30 PM

Late March into April 2026 - Western Association of Graduate Schools 3-Minute Thesis (3MT), Coeur d'Alene, Idaho: Grad Slam Winner or Finalist will represent U of A.

Upcoming Events

There are no upcoming events listed.

Sponsors

Want to sponsor Grad Slam (an award area or the event itself) or have additional questions? Contact David Bradshaw at bradshad@arizona.edu for more information.

Hosts

Grad Slam is hosted by the Graduate Center, the home of the Graduate College's student success initiatives and services.