UC Santa Barbara Grad Slam Finals

Mind-Bending Research, Made Simple

Join us for UC Santa Barbara’s most exciting event of the year. Grad Slam is the annual campus-wide competition where graduate students have the challenge of distilling years of research into an engaging 3 minute talk. Finalists have the opportunity to win up to $5,000 at the Finals event. This year’s event will be live streamed via UCSB’s official Facebook page in addition to being held in person in Campbell Hall.

Register here for free and be automatically entered to win a beautiful UCSB poster print.

HEALTH & SAFETY FOR IN-PERSON EVENT

The Protocol for attending the Grad Slam in-person event is developed in conjunction with evolving state, local and university health guidelines. Graduate Division staff, student speakers and volunteers are also required to fully follow protocols.

Proof of Full Vaccination Is Required for Entry.

Proof of full vaccination (including a booster shot if eligible) will be required for entry into the in-person event in Campbell Hall. “Full vaccination” means a final COVID-19 vaccine dose was administered at least 14 days prior. Unvaccinated patrons, regardless of age, will not be permitted inside the venue.

Masks are Required Indoors and in Check-In Lines at All Times.

All patrons must bring and wear their own face covering that fully covers both nose and mouth with ear loops (or similar) to hold it securely in place. N95, KN95, KF94 or FFP2 face masks are strongly recommended. Bandanas, gaiters and masks with external valves are not permitted. Face shields alone are not adequate protection. Mask-wearing is also strongly encouraged in outdoor spaces.

Acceptable Forms of Vaccination Documentation Include:

CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (physical card or digital photo) plus a state-issued photo ID* that matches the vaccine record.

State of California Department of Public Health Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record plus a state-issued photo ID* that matches the vaccine record. (Digital vaccine record must include recipient name and vaccination dose dates).

UC Santa Barbara students, staff and faculty can present their daily green UCSB COVID-19 Clearance Survey Badge (Clearance email not accepted; badge must be displayed via the UCSB Student Health portal). They also use their campus ID card as proof of identification; otherwise they must present a state-issued photo ID*.

* Photo ID is not required for minors who are accompanied by an adult.

Unvaccinated audience members with medical or religious exemptions must show documentation of the exemption, along with proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 48 hours of arrival. The test must be from a state-approved lab/testing provider. Rapid over-the-counter or at-home tests will not be accepted.

If you are unvaccinated and do not have a documented exemption, please contact the Graduate Division in advance to discuss your options.

Know Before You Go

Before You Arrive

We recommend parking and arriving at the venue one hour prior to the event, as there may be lines to enter the facility due to vaccine verification. The closest lots to Campbell Hall are Lots 16 and 18 (Mesa Parking Garage). Click here to view the campus parking map. For more information on visitor parking, click here.

Bring your proof of vaccination and photo ID and have them ready to display when you arrive.

If you are sick or have been experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, have been in contact with someone known to be or suspected to have been infected with COVID-19 within the last 10 days, or are subject to a quarantine or isolation order, please stay home and watch online.

When You Arrive: Proof of Vaccination (POV) Check Stations

Proof of vaccination (POV) check stations will be located outside of Campbell Hall. See above for approved forms of vaccination verification documentation.

POV check stations will open at 3:30pm.

Wristbands will be provided following proof of vaccination check, allowing you to leave the area prior to the event and return without having to go back through the check line.

Inside the Venue

The doors to Campbell Hall will open at 4:00pm. Face masks must be worn inside at all times (including throughout the event), in accordance with state, local and university policies. See above for more information about appropriate face coverings.

Food and drink will need to be consumed outdoors and is not allowed inside of Campbell Hall.

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