Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast

EP171 - Lem Morrison - Surveyors & Renewable Energy

This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast is the second part of our visit to New York City, specifically Brooklyn and the New York City College of Technology's Construction Management and & Civil Engineering Technology program. Your host, Tim Burch, sat down and talked the role of surveying in renewable energy with Lem Morrison, Business Development Lead for GdB Geospatial as well as Adjunct Assistant Professor for the surveying program at the college.

Lem and Tim chatted about surveying in many arenas, including our deteriorating infrastructure, housing shortfalls, and why surveyors should pay attention to opportunities in the development, construction, and implementation of renewable energy. An eye-opening conversation about our profession's involvement in the short-and long-term improvements throughout our country. This episode will make one see how important the surveying profession is to the future of our country.

EP161 - ”Women in Surveying” - A chat with Jen Reap, PLS

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.

EP154 A - Southeast Technical College – Teaching the “Future of Surveying” Part 1

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

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EP 151 - NSPS Student Competition

This week’s “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast episode captured the virtual town hall held on December 5^th featuring a question-and-answer session with Education Chair Denver Winchester.

The 2023 NSPS Student Competition will be held March 29-31 in conjunction with the Spring Business Meeting of the National Society of Professional Surveyors. There will be three separate divisions:

Associates degree programs, Baccalaureate degree programs, and nontraditional combinations of students sponsored by a Professional Surveying Association. A team must submit a Final Registration Form to the NSPS Office by email (trishm@nsps.us.com) or fax to 240-439-4952, no later than December 15, 2022. There is no registration fee.

Episode 132 - Surveyor Says catches up with the NSPS Trig-Star Committee

This week’s episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast catches up with the NSPS Trig-Star Program Committee as they complete their summer meeting. This session finds Tim Burch sitting down with the group during a break of test grading and strategic planning for the upcoming school year. Joining Tim is the Trig-Star Chair Jerry Juarez, Aaron Leach, John Chagnon, Mike Given, and Sherry Toutges to talk about the value of the Trig-Star program as a recruiting tool and outreach program to help students identify STEM-related careers. They also discuss scholarship opportunities and how the program gives our existing surveying practitioners an opportunity to connect with our future geospatialists.

The Trig-Star program has been in place for almost 40 years and continues to grow. Check out more information about the program at Trig-Star.Com. Thanks for listening to “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast and subscribe wherever you listen to your audio selections.

Episode 130 - Next installment of ”From the Director’s Desk”

This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast is the next installment of “From the Director’s Desk” and shares many of the recent events happening within the organization. Your host, NSPS Executive Director Tim Burch, shares recent happenings on conferences, presentations, and upcoming events and promotions. Lots of exciting developments with new affiliates, experiences, and plans for the future, so check it out for the latest news in the surveying and geospatial front.

For more information about these events, visit nsps.us.com for details. Thank for listening to “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast and subscribe wherever you listen to your audio selections.

Episode 123 - The NSPS Podcast goes straight to the top of the officer list and features a conversation with our new President, Amanda Allred, PLS.

This week’s episode “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast goes straight to the top of the officer list and features a conversation with our new President, Amanda Allred, PLS. She recently joined up with Tim Burch to share her story on starting in the surveying profession, finding benefits of participating in professional associations, and networking with other surveyors. Amanda also shared her views on the importance of good mentors and their characteristics that makes them valuable. She also gave insight to her goals as President and what her vision will focus on to increase the visibility of the profession.

A big variety of guests in the coming weeks so make sure and subscribe wherever you listen. Also, check out our social media accounts for more information on upcoming episodes. Thanks for listening to “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast.

Episode 116 - The Podcast finds us in the Palmetto State and chatting with Aaron Leach, PLS, owner at Rowe Prof. Services Company (Myrtle Beach office) and member of the NSPS Trig-Star committee.

“Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast finds us in the Palmetto State and chatting with Aaron Leach, PLS, owner at Rowe Professional Services Company (Myrtle Beach office) and member of the NSPS Trig-Star committee. He recently sat down with Tim Burch to talk about his beginnings in surveying, childhood trips with his grandfather leading to his love for the outdoors, and why membership in your professional society is more than networking. Aaron shared his thoughts on past experiences and mentors, and why education within the profession never stops.

Aaron is a great example of expanding one’s ability to give back to a profession, starting locally and extending to serving on a national education committee. Thank for listening to “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast and subscribe wherever you listen to your audio selections.

Episode 115 - One of the biggest values of being an NSPS member is advocacy, so this week’s episode is a great way to hear all about our legislative efforts.

One of the biggest values of being an NSPS member is advocacy, so this week’s episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast is a great way to hear all about our legislative efforts. John Palatiello, Partner at Miller/Wenhold, is the NSPS Legislative Consultant, longtime advocate for geospatial professions, and leads the overall efforts of our Joint Government Affairs Committee (JGAC). He recently celebrated his 40^th anniversary of legislative representation and recently talked with Tim Burch about his career, our current political climate, and the items our NSPS directors will be discussing during the upcoming Lobby Day activities. John shared his opinions on surveyors being recognized as professionals and the importance of working with legislators to separate professional licensing from occupational licensing. He also talked about the importance of lobbying and getting our elected officials to consider the professional surveyor’s view when supporting legislation.

We appreciate John, John “JB” Byrd, and JGAC Chair Pat Smith for their ongoing efforts to represent our great profession at the federal legislative level. Thank for listening to “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast and subscribe wherever you listen to your audio selections.

Episode 111 - Galen Scott - GPS on Benchmarks

We promised to have him back! This week is the return of our favorite National Geodetic Survey (NGS) Constituent Resources Manager, Mr. Galen Scott. Back in Episode 71, Galen discussed the popular GPS on Benchmarks program that uses crowdsourced geodetic information from around the country to help NGS with future transformation tools.

We appreciate you tuning in to listen to “Geospatial with Galen” and he will be back soon to talk about all things OPUS and other great things from NGS. Thanks again for listening to “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast.

https://geodesy.noaa.gov/web/science_edu/webinar_series/gpsonbm-nsrs-campaign-continues.shtml

https://geodesy.noaa.gov/GPSonBM/