Steve Ackley - Public Affairs Specialist - California Water Science Center
After serving a term as an Information Specialist for the California Water Science Center from 2018 to July of 2022, Steve returned as a Public Affairs Specialist in 2023. Prior to coming to the USGS, Steve worked in corporate marketing for 20+ years. Before that, he was a high school English teacher.
Professional Experience
Public Affairs Specialist
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Sacramento, CA
Jan 2023 - Present
Information Specialist
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Sacramento, CA
Jan 2018 - July 2022
Web/Digital Content Producer/Developer
Power Integrations, San Jose, CA
May 2008 - Jan 2018
Project Manager for Apple Education Website (consultant)
Apple Computer, Cupertino, CA
Education and Certifications
San Francisco State University - MA (Education)
Bethany University - BA (Communications)
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.
USGS Participates in 2021 Orange County Youth Environmental Summit
From April 19th through the 23rd, 2021, the USGS California Water Science Center (CAWSC) participated in the first virtual Orange County Youth Environmental Summit (YES). The award-winning program, formerly known as the Children's Water Education Festival, offers 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders opportunities for learning and engagement. Through interactive sessions, YES teaches youth that
USGS Participates in Earth Day Festivities on Alcatraz Island
On April 20th, the USGS California Water Science Center (CAWSC) participated in annual Earth Day festivities on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay. Involvement in the event included science presentations on the island, demonstrating the ongoing research of the USGS Estuarine Hydrodynamics and Sediment Transport team based in Sacramento.
Science and Products
- Publications
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.
- Science
USGS Participates in 2021 Orange County Youth Environmental Summit
From April 19th through the 23rd, 2021, the USGS California Water Science Center (CAWSC) participated in the first virtual Orange County Youth Environmental Summit (YES). The award-winning program, formerly known as the Children's Water Education Festival, offers 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders opportunities for learning and engagement. Through interactive sessions, YES teaches youth that
USGS Participates in Earth Day Festivities on Alcatraz Island
On April 20th, the USGS California Water Science Center (CAWSC) participated in annual Earth Day festivities on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay. Involvement in the event included science presentations on the island, demonstrating the ongoing research of the USGS Estuarine Hydrodynamics and Sediment Transport team based in Sacramento.
- News
- Multimedia