Student Events
Grand Challenge Competition
The Judy Genshaft Honors College Grand Challenge Competition is an opportunity for
students to reflect on the experiences of people with disabilities to generate real-world
solutions to barriers faced by people with disabilities.
Since 2019, the Grand Challenge has been generously sponsored by the Richard and Jule
Salem Scholars Fund for Disability.
How do I Compete in the Grand Challenge?
Visit this page in spring 2026 to learn more about how to compete.
What do I earn if I win the grand Challenge?
The winner(s) of the 2026 Grand Challenge Competition will receive funding and mentorship to present their project on a local or national scale to further community impact. Grand Challenge winners also receive the distinction of 鈥淪alem Scholar鈥� and are honored at the annual USF Undergraduate Research Awards banquet in the spring semester.鈥�
Additionally, competitors should consider presenting at these national conferences:
Questions?
Please reach out to Dr. Ulluminair Salim or graduate assistant Bethany Jowers with any questions.
Additional Resources
Judy Genshaft Honors College Grand Challenge Winners
2024
- Claire Kooy | Caption Action: Addressing Video Accessibility for Deaf Students in Academia
- Alvin Varghese | Transforming Patient Care: The Calm Retreat Room for Sensory Relief
2023
- Reaghan Ard, Kiley Barton, Maria Lares, Adreeja Mukherjee | ARThritis: Create Career Opportunities for People With Arthritis to Earn Money Via Creative Pursuits
2022
- Anna Alieva, Wynter Dean, Kinsley McMillian, Ashley Safransky
2020
- Caitlyn Coleman, Brianna Detamore, Kallen Hager, Dan Nguyen, Nam Nguyen
2019
- Anna Carter, Molly Jones, Caleb Krassner | Peared: An App to Connect People With Hearing Impairment to Social Opportunities
More About the Grand Challenge
Want to learn more about the Judy Genshaft Honors College Grand Challenge competition? Listen to 2023 Grand Challenge winners Reaghan Ard and Maria Lares discuss their experience.