
Grad Slam Second Chance Round
From the UC Santa Barbara Graduate Division:
The runners-up from the preliminary rounds will compete for a spot in the Grad Slam campus final on April 3.
Join us as we bring our campus and community together to discover the extraordinary research happening right here, presented by the next generation of thought leaders. Watch as exceptional graduate students from across campus showcase not just their innovative research, but their mastery of essential professional skills – from commanding public speaking to visionary leadership.
In just three minutes, each contestant will demonstrate their ability to transform complex research into compelling narratives that captivate and inspire. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the intersection of cutting-edge research and professional excellence!Presenters:
Rimika Jaiswal (Physics) (Second Chance Round)
"Choreographing Electron Dances: One Twist at a Time"Emily Johnson (Anthropology) (Second Chance Round)
"How Maize Shaped History: The Cooking Process Behind Mesoamerican Civilization"Srijita Karmakar (Psychological & Brain Sciences) (Second Chance Round)
"Seeing Through Others' Eyes: The Fovea and The Periphery in Gaze Following "Cormac League (Linguistics) (Second Chance Round)
"Not a non-negative discourse marker"Haarika Manda (Computer Science) (Second Chance Round)
"How Do We Measure the Internet ? "Jean Pauline Serrano (Counseling, Clinical & School Psychology) (Second Chance Round)
"Navigating Adversity: Exploring the School Experiences and Family Dynamics of Marginalized Youth"Michaela Sten (Marine Science) (Second Chance Round)
"Kelp Me if You Can, I'm Sinking Down"Judges:
Our esteemed judges for this round are:
Spenser Biske (Undergraduate Student, Physics Department)
Kohanya Groff (Cultural Anthropologist)
Tania Israel (Professor, Counseling, Clinical, & School Psychology Department)
Erin Nerstad (Executive Director, Master of Technology Management )
Shaun Nowicki (Doctoral Candidate, English Department)