Consultations and Office Hours
Every innovation journey comes with questions, roadblocks, and moments of uncertainty — and you don’t have to face them alone. Through Spark!’s consultations and office hours, you’ll gain personalized guidance from experts committed to helping you turn ideas into impact. If you’re not sure who to schedule with, get familiar with our Experts in Residence and Instructors.
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Specialized Consultations
Data Science
From messy datasets to meaningful insights, we’ve got data science experts to help. Sign up for a one-on-one consultation to refine your approach, validate your analysis, and strengthen the story behind your data.
Software Engineering
Need help architecting your solution or troubleshooting technical challenges? Book a one-on-one consultation for practical guidance on building scalable, maintainable, and impactful products.
Design
Stuck on a design challenge or looking for expert feedback? Meet one-on-one with an industry leader to sharpen your UX thinking, strengthen your design decisions, and take your project to the next level.
Computational Journalism
Working at the intersection of journalism and technology? Meet one-on-one with experts to get guidance on data-driven reporting, investigative workflows, and building stories powered by numbers.
Civic Tech
Have a project focused on public impact or social good? Meet one-on-one with an industry leader to get guidance on designing technology that serves communities, improves systems, and drives meaningful change.
Innovation Program and Projects
Turning an idea into something real can be challenging — you don’t have to do it alone. Get feedback on ideation, prototyping, and bringing your project from concept to execution during a one-on-one consultation.