Career Development

The UCSB Center for Spatial Studies is looking for interested students to present at the 2018 Spatial Lightning Talks. This fast-paced, interdisciplinary event is a great chance to share work or a special interest and is an excellent opportunity to practice giving a concise, attention-grabbing talk to a diverse audience. Sign up no later than January 19.

By Daina Tagavi, Professional Development Peer
Wednesday, January 10th, 2018 - 8:51pm


The UCSB Center for Spatial Studies is looking for interested students to present at the 2018 Spatial Lightning Talks. This annual series of 3-minute lightning talks brings together speakers from all over the UCSB campus and the local community to enlighten the crowd on spatial topics of all sorts. This fast-paced, interdisciplinary event is a great chance to share work or a special interest, and is an excellent opportunity to practice giving a concise, attention-grabbing talk to a diverse audience. Students, faculty, and staff from all departments and disciplines are welcome.

To present in the Lightning Talks please sign up no later than January 19. For inspiration, view videos and lineups from past years' talks.

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

  • When: Friday, February 9, 2018 from 12-1 p.m. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m.
  • Where: Mosher Alumni House, 2nd Floor Alumni Hall