Career Development

The Center for Spatial Studies (spatial@ucsb) is looking for intrepid presenters—students, faculty, staff, friends—to give inspirational, educational, or just plain entertaining three-minute talks related to geography or space (i.e., just about anything). Sign up by February 21.

By Nicole Poletto, Professional Development Peer
Friday, February 17th, 2017 - 3:13pm


Prof. Tommy Dickey, Teddy and Linkin present “Brave Arctic Gold Rush Dogs”, 2014.Do you have an intriguing idea, unusual side project, crazy travel story, or anything else you'd like to share in a three-minute presentation? The Center for Spatial Studies (spatial@ucsb) is looking for intrepid presenters-students, faculty, staff, friends-to give inspirational, educational, or just plain entertaining talks related to geography or space (i.e., just about anything). For inspiration, view videos and lineups from past years' talks. Participants from all departments and disciplines are welcome.

To present in the Lightning Talks, or RSVP to attend, please contact Kitty Currier (kcurrier@spatial.ucsb.edu) no later than February 21 (but preferably sooner).

What: 6th annual Spatial Lightning Talks
When: Tuesday, February 28, ​noon
Where: Mosher Alumni House