In fall of 2018, USGS and NASA launched an interagency postdoctoral fellowship. This jointly-funded pilot program will bring researchers to Silicon Valley to explore the application of cutting edge science and technology to some of our Nation's biggest challenges.
We are partnering because we believe that progress on the daunting challenges facing our nation requires an orbit-to-core approach. This effort is being led by the USGS National Innovation Center (NIC) and NASA’s Ames Research Center. USGS Programs, including National Land Imaging, Mineral Resources and the Water Mission Area have contributed, matching support from NASA, Defense Innovation Unit and NGA Silicon Valley. For more information, or to support additional opportunities, please contact the USGS NIC Director Jonathan Stock (jstock@usgs.gov).
| Research Opportunity | Duty Station | Research Advisor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water from Orbit: Verified AI tools for detecting water resource changes from orbit | Moffett Field, CA | Jack Eggleston (USGS), Terry Fong (NASA), Brian Coltin(NASA), Benjamin Tuttle (NGA), Robert Simmon (Planet) | Complete |
| Hyperspectral Data Products for Ecosystem Science and Natural Resource Management | Moffett Field, CA | Kristin Byrd (USGS), Rama Nemani (NASA) | Complete |
| Geophysical Techniques for Off-World Resource Surveys | Moffett Field, CA | Jonathan Stock (USGS), Jennifer Heldmann (NASA) | In Progress |
APPLICATION BASICS
In fall of 2018, USGS and NASA launched an interagency postdoctoral fellowship. This jointly-funded pilot program will bring researchers to Silicon Valley to explore the application of cutting edge science and technology to some of our Nation's biggest challenges.
We are partnering because we believe that progress on the daunting challenges facing our nation requires an orbit-to-core approach. This effort is being led by the USGS National Innovation Center (NIC) and NASA’s Ames Research Center. USGS Programs, including National Land Imaging, Mineral Resources and the Water Mission Area have contributed, matching support from NASA, Defense Innovation Unit and NGA Silicon Valley. For more information, or to support additional opportunities, please contact the USGS NIC Director Jonathan Stock (jstock@usgs.gov).
| Research Opportunity | Duty Station | Research Advisor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water from Orbit: Verified AI tools for detecting water resource changes from orbit | Moffett Field, CA | Jack Eggleston (USGS), Terry Fong (NASA), Brian Coltin(NASA), Benjamin Tuttle (NGA), Robert Simmon (Planet) | Complete |
| Hyperspectral Data Products for Ecosystem Science and Natural Resource Management | Moffett Field, CA | Kristin Byrd (USGS), Rama Nemani (NASA) | Complete |
| Geophysical Techniques for Off-World Resource Surveys | Moffett Field, CA | Jonathan Stock (USGS), Jennifer Heldmann (NASA) | In Progress |
APPLICATION BASICS