Steven Sobieszczyk
Steven Sobieszczyk is a scientist and spokesperson. While "Sobie" spent most of his career researching landslide hazards, sediment transport, and stream ecosystems, he now focuses on communicating about the science of natural hazards. Steve is a multihazard incident responder and has spoken extensively about seismic, wildfire, landslide, flooding, and volcanic hazards.
CURRENT WORK
I'm a public affairs specialist with the Department of the Interior's Office of Communications and serve as bureau communication liaison for the USGS's Natural Hazards Mission Area.
- Public affairs
- Media relations
- Content creation
Professional Experience
Public Affairs Specialist • U.S. Geological Survey/U.S. Department of Interior • 2020 – Present
Develop and execute national-level Bureau communication strategies, create content and outreach materials, and provide media & science communications training.
Geographer & Hydrologist • U.S. Geological Survey • 2001 – 2020
Studied debris flow, flooding, and sediment transport-related issues. Professional in GIS, including estimating sediment yields, modeling runoff, and surveying reservoir bathymetries.
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.
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.