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Want to hear from the movers and shakers of the surveying profession? Each week, NSPS brings you conversations with the trendsetters and difference-makers that are helping to shape the world of surveying. Your host, NSPS Executive Director Tim Burch sits down with various personalities to discuss all things surveying, all bundled in a 30-minute conversation.
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Friday Mar 17, 2023
EP161 - ”Women in Surveying” - A chat with Jen Reap, PLS
Friday Mar 17, 2023
Friday Mar 17, 2023
March is Women’s History Month, so NSPS is continuing to highlight “Women in Surveying” with another great conversation! This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast is Tim Burch's recent chat with Jennifer Reap, PLS, Principal of Badey & Watson (badey-watson.com), a surveying and engineering firm in Cold Spring, NY.
A second generation surveyor, Jen shared her story of trying not to follow in her father's footsteps, but how this wonderful profession brought her back to her true calling as a licensed surveyor. They talked about how the evolution of women in surveying has come a long way and how the profession can do a better job going forward. Jen noted that having a passion for the profession and good work ethic can lead to a fulfilling career that will last a lifetime.
Friday Mar 10, 2023
EP160 - ”Women in Surveying” - A chat with Jamie Reed, PLS
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Continuing our series in highlighting "Women in Surveying" during the March celebration of "Women's History Month," this episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast is no exception. Your host, Executive Director Tim Burch, recently chatted with Jamie Reed, PLS, with Sands Surveying, Inc. in Kalispell, MT where she is also a partner in the firm. She shared her story about getting exposed to surveying through Trig-Star in high school, attending Flathead Valley Community College, then obtaining her license to survey in the beautiful Rocky Mts. in northwest Montana. A passionate advocate for the profession, Jamie talked about her volunteering opportunities, including presenting to students in high school and various scouting troops about surveying. She also discussed the importance of professional associations being involved with ongoing legislation that directly affects surveyors and the public they serve.
She is truly a role model for all surveyors by how she is spreading our message about the profession.
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Episode 159 – “Women in Surveying,” a Chat with Amanda Allred, NSPS President
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
March is Women’s History Month, so NSPS kicks off the next few weeks highlighting “Women in Surveying.” This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast is the conversation between Executive Director Tim Burch and the current NSPS President Amanda Allred talking her year leading our organization. She shares experiences from her travels, meeting lots of surveyors worldwide, and how women are becoming more respected within the profession. Amanda and Tim talk about their trip to Warsaw, Poland for the 2022 FIG Congress as US delegates and being among peers from around the world.
An additional shoutout to Terrane for assisting Amanda with being available to use her position of NSPS President to promote "Women in Surveying" along with the overall profession. terrane.net
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
EP158 - NSPS Lobby Day Town Hall- Issue Talking Points
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
"Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast is your source for the captured presentation and conversations from the Lobby Day Town Hall (February 23rd @ 2PM EST) as your host, NSPS Executive Director Tim Burch and the Government Affairs Team of Chair Mark Sargent, John Palatiello (Legislative Consultant), and John "JB" Byrd (NSPS Federal Lobbyist), discuss the three talking points for the March 29th Capitol Hill visit with our legislators. To participate in the upcoming in-person Lobby Day activities, please visit the NSPS website (nsps.us.com) and register under the Advocacy/Day on the Hill.
Friday Feb 17, 2023
EP157 On the Road with Tim Burch
Friday Feb 17, 2023
Friday Feb 17, 2023
This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast finds your host, Executive Director Tim Burch “on the road” and reporting from the FIG Council Meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark and the MARLS Conference in Great Falls, Montana. He reports on progress of the FIG Working Week 2023 in Orlando, update on the NSPS Student Competition in Arlington, VA on March 29-30, and the status of activities for National Surveyors Week (March 19-25). Tim also shares the schedule of events for the annual Lobby Day activities, including a Town Hall (February 23rd @ 2PM EST) to discuss the three talking points for the March 29th Capitol Hill visit with our legislators.
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Episode 156 - FIG Working Week 2023 – Council & ACCO Meetings
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast finds your host, Tim Burch, traveling again to the offices of the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) for gatherings of the FIG Council and the Advisory Committee of Commission Chairs (ACCO). During the meetings, Tim sat down with various chairs within ACCO to discuss their roles within the group and what each are looking forward to experiencing at the upcoming FIG Working Week 2023 hosted jointly with NSPS in Orlando, Florida on May 28 - June 2. For more information, visit FIG.net/FIG2023.
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Calling all surveyors who use cellular networks for data collection and communication! “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast finds your host, Tim Burch, connected with the team at Data Activation Center (DAC), a telecommunication consultant that specializes in cellular data. Kelly Wingham Dyson (Founder and President) and Chandy Sayre (Dealer Relationship Manager) chatted with Tim about the history of their company, why working with a data communications consultant is essential to the surveyor, and their philosophy on providing the best customer service is an essential trait in the business world.
Check out their conversation and hear why reliable data communication is an important tool in the surveyor’s toolbox is. For more information, visit:
https://www.dataactivationcenter.com/
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Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Part 2 of Episode 154 of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast with Southeast Technical College, a two-year surveying program located in Sioux Falls, continues with more great conversation. Your host, Tim Burch, sits down with Rod Breitling and Beth Kassing, the main faculty for the program, and Marie Hofer, a student in both the land surveying and civil engineering programs at STC. Check out their conversation and hear how the program is geared to prepare the students for the "future of surveying" first hand through the curriculum AND internships.
For more information about this program, visit
https://www.southeasttech.edu/programs/engineering/land-surveying-science-technology/index.php
and
https://www.southeasttech.edu/news/2022/surveying-success-at-southeast-tech.php
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Friday Jan 13, 2023
The first new episode in 2023 of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast finds your host, Tim Burch, traveling again with a stop at the SDSPLS Annual Conference in Sioux Fall, South Dakota. During the annual Scholarship Auction, he was introduced to the students from Southeast Technical College, a two-year surveying program located in Sioux Falls. Check out their conversation and hear how these students are enjoying their education and seeing the "future of surveying" firsthand through the curriculum AND internships.
For more information about this program, visit:
https://www.southeasttech.edu/programs/engineering/land-surveying-science-technology/index.php
and
https://www.southeasttech.edu/news/2022/surveying-success-at-southeast-tech.php
Thanks for listening to “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast and subscribe wherever you listen to your audio selections.
Friday Dec 30, 2022
EP153 2022 The Year in Review
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Friday Dec 30, 2022
This edition of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast takes a look back within our past year's episodes to revisit some of the standout comments and ideas. Included in this week's offering:
- Clare Buxton (EP 141)
- Melissa Seitzinger (EP 133)
- Vince Campanella (EP 142)
- Ramon Labrador (EP 128)
- John Palatiello (EP 121)
As for 2023, we are excited for continuing to be a part of the evolving profession. NSPS is currently upgrading several of its programs as well as preparing to host the FIG Working Week 2023 on May 28 to June 1 in Orlando, Florida. We look forward to continuing to offer interesting guests with a variety of perspectives on our historic profession on this podcast AND expand our educational and media messaging to reach more members of the public.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!