Spark@AGU 2025

Wednesday, December 17 | 6:30 PM to 8:45 PM
The Chicory, New Orleans, LA

About Spark@AGU

Ready to spark conversation? Spark@AGU talks are a dynamic five minutes of exactly 20 auto-advancing slides! This isn't your typical research presentation. Speakers craft engaging visuals and accessible language on any topic they choose. It's quick, bold, and creative – leave the jargon behind!
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Information for Applicants

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Schedule

All times listed below are UTC -5 (Central Standard Time). You might want to consult this Time Zone Map to figure out times in your location.

18:30 - 19:00

Doors Open & Socialize

Get comfortable and ready to have your mind blown!

Spark Presenter(s)
Aaron Friesz

19:00 - 19:05

Speaker 1

5-minute Spark presentation

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19:06 - 19:11

Speaker 2

5-minute Spark presentation

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Speaker 2

19:12 - 19:17

Speaker 3

5-minute Spark presentation

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Speaker 3

19:18 - 19:23

Speaker 4

5-minute Spark presentation

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Speaker 4

19:24 - 19:29

Speaker 5

5-minute Spark presentation

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Speaker 5

19:30 - 19:35

Speaker 6

5-minute Spark presentation

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Speaker 6

19:36 - 19:41

Speaker 7

5-minute Spark presentation

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Speaker 7

19:42 - 19:47

Speaker 8

5-minute Spark presentation

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Speaker 8

19:48 - 19:53

Speaker 9

5-minute Spark presentation

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Speaker 9

19:54 - 19:59

Speaker 10

5-minute Spark presentation

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Speaker 10

19:59 - 20:45

Closing Remarks & Social

Wrap-up and networking

Spark Presenter(s)
Aaron Friesz

Meet the team

Meet the organizers and speakers who will be contributing to this year's Spark @ AGU! Along with their areas of expertise, we've included links to their social media so you can connect with them in multiple ways.
Aaron Friesz
Technical Community Director
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Amanda Clayton
Science Manager
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Zoe Gentes
Communications Director
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