This illustration is for an Ichthyologist coloring page. This coloring page can easily be added to lesson plans for students in science classes.
Steven Sobieszczyk
Steven Sobieszczyk is a scientist and science communicator. While "Sobie" spent most of his career researching landslide hazards, flooding, sediment transport, and stream ecosystems, he now focuses on science communication and promoting scientific literacy. Steve is a multi-hazard 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 Office of Communications serving as media lead for the USGS 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, create, and execute national-level Bureau communication content (e.g., news releases, social media posts, videos), events (e.g., open houses, press conferences), and media & science communications training. Writer. Illustrator. Videographer. Webmaster. Instructor. Public Speaker.
Public Information Officer & Hydrologist • U.S. Department of Interior • 2017 – Present
Multi-hazard incident responder. Create talking points, press releases, videos, social media content, and online story maps. Coordinate community meetings and press conferences. DOI Burned Area Emergency Response hydrologist.
Geographer & Hydrologist • U.S. Geological Survey • 2001 – 2020
Study debris flow, flooding, and sediment transport-related issues. Professional background in GIS, including runoff modeling and bathymetric surveys. Advised Leadership on strategies and methods to achieve better public understanding of science content.
Science and Products
Steven is interested in landslide hazards, sediment transport, water quality, and stream ecosystems and has published numerous scientific reports, journal articles, and data sets on these topics (see subject links below for respective 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.
When it comes to talking to others, especially when explaining science, the key is consequences outweigh precision. You should always be honest, tell the truth, but don't sweat the small stuff. People care about relatability, not the mundane. Knowing what information isn't worth sharing is hard. There are professionals out there who can help. Like me.
This illustration is for an Ichthyologist coloring page. This coloring page can easily be added to lesson plans for students in science classes.
Welcome to the "The I Am A..." series. This is the fifth video in a series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers.
Welcome to the "The I Am A..." series. This is the fifth video in a series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers.
Alaska's coastal and offshore waters provide foraging habitat for an estimated 100 million birds comprising more than 90 different species. Researchers at the USGS Alaska Science Center work in collaboration with many partner agencies, non-governmental organizations, universities and rehabilitation centers to investigate seabirds.
Alaska's coastal and offshore waters provide foraging habitat for an estimated 100 million birds comprising more than 90 different species. Researchers at the USGS Alaska Science Center work in collaboration with many partner agencies, non-governmental organizations, universities and rehabilitation centers to investigate seabirds.
Welcome to the “I Am A..." series, a whiteboard animation video series highlighting USGS careers.
Welcome to the “I Am A..." series, a whiteboard animation video series highlighting USGS careers.
This is a high resolution image for the whiteboard series Chiropterologist coloring page.
This is a high resolution image for the whiteboard series Chiropterologist coloring page.
This is a high resolution image for the whiteboard series I Am A Fire Ecologist - Coloring Page
This is a high resolution image for the whiteboard series I Am A Fire Ecologist - Coloring Page
Welcome to the "The I Am A..." series. This is the third video in a series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers.
Welcome to the "The I Am A..." series. This is the third video in a series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers.
This is a high resolution image for the whiteboard series I Am A Fire Ecologist - Coloring Page
This is a high resolution image for the whiteboard series I Am A Fire Ecologist - Coloring Page
This is a high resolution image for the whiteboard series Ornithologist coloring page.
This is a high resolution image for the whiteboard series Ornithologist coloring page.
Welcome to the “I Am A..." series, a whiteboard animation video series highlighting USGS careers.
Welcome to the “I Am A..." series, a whiteboard animation video series highlighting USGS careers.
This is a high resolution image for the whiteboard series I Am A...Herpetologist Coloring Page.
This is a high resolution image for the whiteboard series I Am A...Herpetologist Coloring Page.
This is a high resolution image for the whiteboard series I Am A...Herpetologist Coloring Page.
This is a high resolution image for the whiteboard series I Am A...Herpetologist Coloring Page.
Welcome to the "The I Am A..." series. This is the first video in a series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers.
Welcome to the "The I Am A..." series. This is the first video in a series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers.
USGS scientists were deployed to assess land deformation and movement after a large M6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. Here is an example of a rockfall damage to a house in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
USGS scientists were deployed to assess land deformation and movement after a large M6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. Here is an example of a rockfall damage to a house in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Houses were damaged during the M6.4 earthquake that struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. Houses were tagged by local officials for whether they were safe or not.
Houses were damaged during the M6.4 earthquake that struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. Houses were tagged by local officials for whether they were safe or not.
Liquefaction and lateral spread from M6.4 earthquake in Puerto Rico
Liquefaction and lateral spread from M6.4 earthquake in Puerto RicoUSGS scientists were deployed to assess land deformation and movement after a large M6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. Here is an example of a lateral spread near a stream in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Liquefaction and lateral spread from M6.4 earthquake in Puerto Rico
Liquefaction and lateral spread from M6.4 earthquake in Puerto RicoUSGS scientists were deployed to assess land deformation and movement after a large M6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. Here is an example of a lateral spread near a stream in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Damaged curb caused in Ponce, Puerto Rico caused by M6.4 quake
Damaged curb caused in Ponce, Puerto Rico caused by M6.4 quakeUSGS scientists were deployed to assess land deformation and movement after a large M6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. The boardwalk in Ponce, Puerto Rico was damaged by the quake.
Damaged curb caused in Ponce, Puerto Rico caused by M6.4 quake
Damaged curb caused in Ponce, Puerto Rico caused by M6.4 quakeUSGS scientists were deployed to assess land deformation and movement after a large M6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. The boardwalk in Ponce, Puerto Rico was damaged by the quake.
Lateral spread and damage to boardwalk in Ponce, Puerto Rico
Lateral spread and damage to boardwalk in Ponce, Puerto RicoUSGS scientists were deployed to assess land deformation and movement after a large M6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. The boardwalk in Ponce, Puerto Rico was damaged by the quake.
Lateral spread and damage to boardwalk in Ponce, Puerto Rico
Lateral spread and damage to boardwalk in Ponce, Puerto RicoUSGS scientists were deployed to assess land deformation and movement after a large M6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. The boardwalk in Ponce, Puerto Rico was damaged by the quake.
Liquefaction and lateral spread near stream in Ponce, Puerto Rico
Liquefaction and lateral spread near stream in Ponce, Puerto RicoUSGS scientists were deployed to assess land deformation and movement after a large M6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. Here is an example of a lateral spread near a stream in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Liquefaction and lateral spread near stream in Ponce, Puerto Rico
Liquefaction and lateral spread near stream in Ponce, Puerto RicoUSGS scientists were deployed to assess land deformation and movement after a large M6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. Here is an example of a lateral spread near a stream in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
USGS scientists were deployed to assess land deformation and movement after a large M6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. This landslide was discovered along a neighborhood road near Ponce, Puerto Rico.
USGS scientists were deployed to assess land deformation and movement after a large M6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. This landslide was discovered along a neighborhood road near Ponce, Puerto Rico.
USGS scientists were deployed to assess land deformation and movement after a large M6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. This landslide was discovered along a neighborhood road near Ponce, Puerto Rico.
USGS scientists were deployed to assess land deformation and movement after a large M6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. This landslide was discovered along a neighborhood road near Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Science and Products
Steven is interested in landslide hazards, sediment transport, water quality, and stream ecosystems and has published numerous scientific reports, journal articles, and data sets on these topics (see subject links below for respective 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.
When it comes to talking to others, especially when explaining science, the key is consequences outweigh precision. You should always be honest, tell the truth, but don't sweat the small stuff. People care about relatability, not the mundane. Knowing what information isn't worth sharing is hard. There are professionals out there who can help. Like me.
This illustration is for an Ichthyologist coloring page. This coloring page can easily be added to lesson plans for students in science classes.
This illustration is for an Ichthyologist coloring page. This coloring page can easily be added to lesson plans for students in science classes.
Welcome to the "The I Am A..." series. This is the fifth video in a series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers.
Welcome to the "The I Am A..." series. This is the fifth video in a series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers.
Alaska's coastal and offshore waters provide foraging habitat for an estimated 100 million birds comprising more than 90 different species. Researchers at the USGS Alaska Science Center work in collaboration with many partner agencies, non-governmental organizations, universities and rehabilitation centers to investigate seabirds.
Alaska's coastal and offshore waters provide foraging habitat for an estimated 100 million birds comprising more than 90 different species. Researchers at the USGS Alaska Science Center work in collaboration with many partner agencies, non-governmental organizations, universities and rehabilitation centers to investigate seabirds.
Welcome to the “I Am A..." series, a whiteboard animation video series highlighting USGS careers.
Welcome to the “I Am A..." series, a whiteboard animation video series highlighting USGS careers.
This is a high resolution image for the whiteboard series Chiropterologist coloring page.
This is a high resolution image for the whiteboard series Chiropterologist coloring page.
This is a high resolution image for the whiteboard series I Am A Fire Ecologist - Coloring Page
This is a high resolution image for the whiteboard series I Am A Fire Ecologist - Coloring Page
Welcome to the "The I Am A..." series. This is the third video in a series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers.
Welcome to the "The I Am A..." series. This is the third video in a series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers.
This is a high resolution image for the whiteboard series I Am A Fire Ecologist - Coloring Page
This is a high resolution image for the whiteboard series I Am A Fire Ecologist - Coloring Page
This is a high resolution image for the whiteboard series Ornithologist coloring page.
This is a high resolution image for the whiteboard series Ornithologist coloring page.
Welcome to the “I Am A..." series, a whiteboard animation video series highlighting USGS careers.
Welcome to the “I Am A..." series, a whiteboard animation video series highlighting USGS careers.
This is a high resolution image for the whiteboard series I Am A...Herpetologist Coloring Page.
This is a high resolution image for the whiteboard series I Am A...Herpetologist Coloring Page.
This is a high resolution image for the whiteboard series I Am A...Herpetologist Coloring Page.
This is a high resolution image for the whiteboard series I Am A...Herpetologist Coloring Page.
Welcome to the "The I Am A..." series. This is the first video in a series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers.
Welcome to the "The I Am A..." series. This is the first video in a series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers.
USGS scientists were deployed to assess land deformation and movement after a large M6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. Here is an example of a rockfall damage to a house in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
USGS scientists were deployed to assess land deformation and movement after a large M6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. Here is an example of a rockfall damage to a house in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Houses were damaged during the M6.4 earthquake that struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. Houses were tagged by local officials for whether they were safe or not.
Houses were damaged during the M6.4 earthquake that struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. Houses were tagged by local officials for whether they were safe or not.
Liquefaction and lateral spread from M6.4 earthquake in Puerto Rico
Liquefaction and lateral spread from M6.4 earthquake in Puerto RicoUSGS scientists were deployed to assess land deformation and movement after a large M6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. Here is an example of a lateral spread near a stream in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Liquefaction and lateral spread from M6.4 earthquake in Puerto Rico
Liquefaction and lateral spread from M6.4 earthquake in Puerto RicoUSGS scientists were deployed to assess land deformation and movement after a large M6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. Here is an example of a lateral spread near a stream in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Damaged curb caused in Ponce, Puerto Rico caused by M6.4 quake
Damaged curb caused in Ponce, Puerto Rico caused by M6.4 quakeUSGS scientists were deployed to assess land deformation and movement after a large M6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. The boardwalk in Ponce, Puerto Rico was damaged by the quake.
Damaged curb caused in Ponce, Puerto Rico caused by M6.4 quake
Damaged curb caused in Ponce, Puerto Rico caused by M6.4 quakeUSGS scientists were deployed to assess land deformation and movement after a large M6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. The boardwalk in Ponce, Puerto Rico was damaged by the quake.
Lateral spread and damage to boardwalk in Ponce, Puerto Rico
Lateral spread and damage to boardwalk in Ponce, Puerto RicoUSGS scientists were deployed to assess land deformation and movement after a large M6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. The boardwalk in Ponce, Puerto Rico was damaged by the quake.
Lateral spread and damage to boardwalk in Ponce, Puerto Rico
Lateral spread and damage to boardwalk in Ponce, Puerto RicoUSGS scientists were deployed to assess land deformation and movement after a large M6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. The boardwalk in Ponce, Puerto Rico was damaged by the quake.
Liquefaction and lateral spread near stream in Ponce, Puerto Rico
Liquefaction and lateral spread near stream in Ponce, Puerto RicoUSGS scientists were deployed to assess land deformation and movement after a large M6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. Here is an example of a lateral spread near a stream in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Liquefaction and lateral spread near stream in Ponce, Puerto Rico
Liquefaction and lateral spread near stream in Ponce, Puerto RicoUSGS scientists were deployed to assess land deformation and movement after a large M6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. Here is an example of a lateral spread near a stream in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
USGS scientists were deployed to assess land deformation and movement after a large M6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. This landslide was discovered along a neighborhood road near Ponce, Puerto Rico.
USGS scientists were deployed to assess land deformation and movement after a large M6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. This landslide was discovered along a neighborhood road near Ponce, Puerto Rico.
USGS scientists were deployed to assess land deformation and movement after a large M6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. This landslide was discovered along a neighborhood road near Ponce, Puerto Rico.
USGS scientists were deployed to assess land deformation and movement after a large M6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on January 7, 2020. This landslide was discovered along a neighborhood road near Ponce, Puerto Rico.