Michelle Bouchard
Michelle is a geographer and the communications and outreach lead with the U.S. Geological Survey at the Earth Resources and Observation Science Center (EROS) in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Professional Experience
Communications and Outreach Specialist (March 2023 – Present)
U.S. Geological Survey, Earth Resources Observation and Science Center (EROS)Landsat Science Communications Lead (October 2020 – Present)
KBR Inc., contractor to the USGS EROS CenterLandsat and Land Change Monitoring, Assessment, and Projection (LCMAP) Communications Specialist (May 2018- October 2020)
Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies, Inc., contractor to the USGS EROS Center, Sioux Falls, SD.Research Geographer (December 2009 – August 2014)
ASRC Research and Technology Solutions, USGS EROS Center, Sioux Falls, SD.Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) Science Office Lead (July 2008 – December 2009)
Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies, Inc., USGS EROS Center, Sioux Falls, SD.
Education and Certifications
Master of Science in Geography, South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Central Michigan University
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.
Eyes on Earth Episode 94 – EROS 50th: Collaborations with SDSU
Eyes on Earth Episode 93 – EROS 50th: Film Scanning
Eyes on Earth Episode 92 – EROS 50th: The Library and Science Support
Pixel by Pixel: How the USGS, U.S. Forest Service Checked the Work of a Computerized Landsat Mapping Project
Landsat 8 Image of Lake St. Clair
Landsat captured the tug of war between winter and spring on the heart-shaped Lake St. Clair along the U.S./Canadian border near Detroit.
This Landsat 8 image was acquired on March 6, 2021 and is shown as a natural color composite.
Learn more about the Landsat program at www.usgs.gov/landsat
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.
Eyes on Earth Episode 94 – EROS 50th: Collaborations with SDSU
Eyes on Earth Episode 93 – EROS 50th: Film Scanning
Eyes on Earth Episode 92 – EROS 50th: The Library and Science Support
Pixel by Pixel: How the USGS, U.S. Forest Service Checked the Work of a Computerized Landsat Mapping Project
Landsat 8 Image of Lake St. Clair
Landsat captured the tug of war between winter and spring on the heart-shaped Lake St. Clair along the U.S./Canadian border near Detroit.
This Landsat 8 image was acquired on March 6, 2021 and is shown as a natural color composite.
Learn more about the Landsat program at www.usgs.gov/landsat