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Past Winners

Explore past Grad Slam events and watch videos of the finalists’ presentations.

2026
Tahirah Williams presenting her first-place winning talk, standing in front of her slide entitled 'Mucus Fights Back' which uses Space Invaders imagery to illustrate how our mucus defense system can defend against Valley Fever fungus.
2025
First place winner Sophia Miliotis holds her giant winner's check and the Slammy award
2024
Iris Garcia-Pak giving her first place-winning talk at Grad Slam 2024
2023
An excited Brandon Tsai holds his winnings after taking first place in Grad Slam 2023
2022
University of California President Michael V. Drake holds one corner of the winner's check while Grad Slam 2022 winner Justin Lee holds the other in one hand and the Slammy trophy in the other
2021
Shayla Bennett covers her mouth with both hands in surprise after being announced the winner of Grad Slam 2021
2019
An exultant Katie Murphy raises one arm while holding her first place check after winning Grad Slam 2019
2018
Joseph Charbonnet presenting on stage at Grad Slam 2018
2017
Grad Slam 2017 winner Leslie Rith-Najarian stands holding a giant check with her winnings, next to University of California President Janet Napolitano
2016
Gary Li presenting his research on plasma rockets at Grad Slam 2016
2015
Seen from a vantage point behind the audience, a full view of the stage where Ryan Dowdy presents at Grad Slam 2015