Michelle Bouchard
Michelle is a geographer and the science communications and outreach lead with the U.S. Geological Survey at the Earth Resources and Observation Science Center (EROS) in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Professional Experience
Science Communications and Outreach Lead (2023 – Present)
U.S. Geological Survey, Earth Resources Observation and Science Center (EROS)Landsat Science Communications Lead (October 2020 – 2023), contractor to the USGS EROS Center
Landsat and Land Change Monitoring, Assessment, and Projection (LCMAP) Communications Specialist (2018- 2020),
contractor to the USGS EROS CenterResearch Geographer (2009 – 2014), contractor to the USGS EROS Center
Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) Science Office Lead (July 2008 – December 2009), contractor to the USGS EROS Center
Education and Certifications
Master of Science in Geography, South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Central Michigan University
Science and Products
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
Eyes on Earth Episode 110 – Geospatial Information Response Team
Eyes on Earth Episode 109 – Fall 2023 EROS Poster Session
Eyes on Earth Episode 108 – Landsat 8’s 100th Drag Make-Up Maneuver
Eyes on Earth Episode 107 – EROS 50th: Land Cover, Part 2
Eyes on Earth Episode 106 – EROS 50th: Land Cover, Part 1
Eyes on Earth Episode 105 – Imagery Challenges of Alaska
Eyes on Earth Episode 104 – EROS 50th: Alumni and Friends, Part 2
Eyes on Earth Episode 103 – EROS 50th: Alumni and Friends, Part 1
Eyes on Earth Episode 102 – LANDFIRE 2022 Update
Eyes on Earth Episode 101 – EROS 50th: Director Pete Doucette Looks Ahead
Eyes on Earth Episode 100 – EROS 50th: Our Legacy
Eyes on Earth Episode 99 – EROS 50th: Interns Who Stayed
Landsat 8 Image of Lake St. Clair
Landsat captured the tug of war between winter and spring on the heart-shaped Lake St. Clair along the U.S./Canadian border near Detroit. This Landsat 8 image was acquired on March 6, 2021 and is shown as a natural color composite. Learn more about the Landsat program at www.usgs.gov/landsat
Science and Products
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
Eyes on Earth Episode 110 – Geospatial Information Response Team
Eyes on Earth Episode 109 – Fall 2023 EROS Poster Session
Eyes on Earth Episode 108 – Landsat 8’s 100th Drag Make-Up Maneuver
Eyes on Earth Episode 107 – EROS 50th: Land Cover, Part 2
Eyes on Earth Episode 106 – EROS 50th: Land Cover, Part 1
Eyes on Earth Episode 105 – Imagery Challenges of Alaska
Eyes on Earth Episode 104 – EROS 50th: Alumni and Friends, Part 2
Eyes on Earth Episode 103 – EROS 50th: Alumni and Friends, Part 1
Eyes on Earth Episode 102 – LANDFIRE 2022 Update
Eyes on Earth Episode 101 – EROS 50th: Director Pete Doucette Looks Ahead
Eyes on Earth Episode 100 – EROS 50th: Our Legacy
Eyes on Earth Episode 99 – EROS 50th: Interns Who Stayed
Landsat 8 Image of Lake St. Clair
Landsat captured the tug of war between winter and spring on the heart-shaped Lake St. Clair along the U.S./Canadian border near Detroit. This Landsat 8 image was acquired on March 6, 2021 and is shown as a natural color composite. Learn more about the Landsat program at www.usgs.gov/landsat