Ben Sperl
About Ben Sperl
Ben Sperl is a Hydrologic Technician at the U.S. Geological Survey, where he has worked since 2014. He holds a Master of Science in Geographic Information Science and a Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management from IUPUI, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from Indiana University Bloomington.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Ben Sperl has been employed at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as a Hydrologic Technician since 2014. In this role, he contributes to the study and management of water resources, focusing on hydrologic data collection and analysis. His work supports various projects aimed at understanding water systems and their interactions with the environment. The USGS is known for its commitment to scientific research and providing reliable data to inform policy and decision-making.
Education and Expertise
Ben Sperl holds a Master of Science (MS) in Geographic Information Science from IUPUI, which he completed from 2012 to 2014. He also earned a Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management and Homeland Security during the same period. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Geography from Indiana University Bloomington, graduating in 2011. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in geographic analysis and emergency management.
Previous Experience at Indiana University
Before joining the USGS, Ben Sperl worked as a GIS Technician at the Center for the Study of Institutions, Population, & Environmental Change at Indiana University from 2011 to 2012. During his ten-month tenure in Bloomington, IN, he utilized geographic information systems to support research initiatives focused on environmental change and population dynamics.
Academic Background
Ben Sperl's academic journey includes significant studies at IUPUI and Indiana University Bloomington. He pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Geography at Indiana University from 2007 to 2011, followed by advanced studies at IUPUI, where he completed both a Master of Science in Geographic Information Science and a Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management and Homeland Security from 2012 to 2014. This educational path has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of geographic systems and emergency response strategies.