USGS: Pod(cast) People
The U.S. Geological Survey is making a foray into the podcasting realm. Matt Larsen, USGS Associate Director for Water, just sent around an email on this topic. His missive is repeated below.
The USGS has been innovating by producing podcasts. These range from
less than 10 minutes long to an hour long; intended audiences range from general to scientific.
You might be interested in these podcasts, which include an
interview and a lecture by Bob Hirsch [Matt's predecessor].
* "An interview with Bob Hirsch on his past and future in water science",
July 31, 2008
This is one of the most frequently downloaded USGS podcasts. Originally
produced for an internal USGS audience, we're making this 20-minute
interview available to all audiences.
* "Bob Hirsch presents the CUAHSI Reds Wolman lecture", July 15, 2008
An hour-long lecture to the Consortium of Universities for Advancement of
Hydrologic Science, Inc. This is intended for a scientific audience. The
transcript for this will be posted as soon as available, so stay tuned.
* "Two 500-year floods within 100 years", Bob Holmes, June 19, 2008
A 7-minute explanation of recurrence interval and flood measurements
intended for general audiences.
* "Flood experts say east, midwest primed for disaster", Bob Holmes, April
18, 2008. Bob Holmes' interview on National Public Radio about measuring spring floods.
Way to go, guys! What's next? A blog?
"Science may set limits to knowledge but should not set limits to imagination." -- Bertrand Russell
I recently blogged about nature protection and pollution control organizations' podcasts:
http://waterwordsthatwork.com/2008/09/04/everybodys-podcasting-is-anybody-listening/
Posted by: Eric | September 07, 2008 at 05:48 AM
Hey, this is Dave Hebert from the USGS podcast team. Thanks so much for mentioning some of our podcasts! We've actually been podcasting for more than a year and have two regular podcast series, which can be found at www.usgs.gov/podcasts.
The interview with Bob Hirsch began as an employee-only internal episode, but Bob got some external requests, so it was posted on the public USGS Water Web site.
In any case, thanks again, and make sure to keep up with our podcasts (subscribe if you like:-) at usgs.gov/podcasts!
Posted by: Dave Hebert | September 07, 2008 at 06:11 AM
I should add (since you mentioned blogs:-) that we do have a public blog about a seafloor mapping research cruise in the Arctic: www.usgs.gov/journals/arctic/.
Thanks again!
Posted by: Dave Hebert | September 07, 2008 at 03:43 PM