UCSB's Graduate Division invites all graduate students to participate in a design competition to create the official logo for the 2015 Grad Slam (April 6-17). The visually compelling design should include the following elements in a prominent, readable font: “Grad Slam 2015,” “UC Santa Barbara” (or “UCSB”), and “3rdAnnual.” The winning design will be used on a tee-shirt received by all Grad Slam participants and promotional materials for the competition (posters, program, the GradPost, etc.). Submissions will be accepted now through Friday, Feb. 27.
Entering its third year, the Grad Slam is a campus-wide competition for the best three-minute talk by a graduate student. In three minutes, students must encapsulate the central points of their research and convey them in a clear, direct, and interesting manner. Students gain experience constructing a tight professional presentation and delivering it with confidence. They also have the opportunity to practice sharing their ideas with a wider audience, an important professional skill for communicating with employers, granting agencies, investors, CEOs, reporters, policy makers, and others. Last year, more than 70 students from nearly 40 disciplines competed, and we are planning for an even bigger and better competition for 2015.
Prize: The winning designer will receive $250.
Designs should be submitted as a PDF by email to Robert Hamm no later than Friday, Feb. 27, 2015.