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Do you think you’re up for the challenge of presenting an interesting, spatially-relevant topic in just three minutes? Prospective speakers for the 2019 Spatial Lightning Talks are invited to sign up by February 1. This annual series of 3-minute lightning talks brings together speakers from across the UCSB campus as well as the local community to enlighten the crowd on spatial topics of all sorts.

By Daina Tagavi, Professional Development Peer
Monday, January 14th, 2019 - 2:30pm


This is a call for interested speakers for the 2019 Spatial Lightning Talks on Tuesday, February 19, at 12pm. This annual series of 3-minute lightning talks brings together speakers from across the UCSB campus as well as the local community to enlighten the crowd on spatial topics of all sorts. This fast-paced, interdisciplinary event is a great opportunity to share your work or special interest (it doesn't have to be academic), and it provides experience in delivering a concise, attention-grabbing talk to a diverse audience.

Mark your calendars now, whether you are interested in giving a talk or just attending:

When: Tuesday, February 19, 2019, from 12​-1pm; lunch will be served a​s of 11:45am
Where: Mosher Alumni House, 2nd Floor Alumni Hall

Do you think you're up for the challenge of presenting an interesting, spatially-relevant topic in just three minutes? We are inviting speakers to sign up by Friday, February 1. Since we have limited speaker slots, we will let you know by Friday, February 8, whether you are selected to be one of the Spatial Lightning Talks speakers. Apply today!

See past Spatial Lightning Talks here.

Please email auppal@ucsb.edu if you have any questions.