Life as a Scientist.
Steven Sobieszczyk is a scientist and public information officer at a federal science research agency. He has degrees in landslide engineering geology and geographic information systems (GIS).
After a brief stint with NASA in Houston, TX, Steven moved out west to model landslide hazards in northern California. He eventually settled in Portland, OR, in 2002 and has been studying watersheds in Oregon ever since.
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).
After a brief stint with NASA in Houston, TX, Steven moved out west to model landslide hazards in northern California. He eventually settled in Portland, OR, in 2002 and has been studying watersheds in Oregon ever since.
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).
"I study what happens on Earth...and sometimes beyond."
Expanding Scientific Understanding
In addition to doing science, Steven routinely fosters improvement to science communication; mentors and engages Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) students, and teaches graduate-level science courses in hydrology and stream restoration at Portland State.
In addition to doing science, Steven routinely fosters improvement to science communication; mentors and engages Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) students, and teaches graduate-level science courses in hydrology and stream restoration at Portland State.
Recent Highlights.
Project Work
- Determining Short-term and Long-term Precipitation Triggers for Landslides in the Pacific Northwest
- Post-Wildfire Flooding and Debris Flow Hazards
In the News
- KATU News - Science on Tap
- KGW Portland Today - The Science of the Eagle Creek Fire Response
