Frontiers of NextGen Government As new administration comes into office after the election, a transition team works to establish a 100 and 200-day agenda in terms of policy, regulations, and more. Key planning in 2017 brings a new focus to the table--e-government in the digital revolution. Agencies are moving towards technology that bridges the gap between government's mission and today's expectation of service and processes. A Look at Citize...

Tweet Earthquake Dispatch Seminar In recent years, the U.S. has faced the 2011 5.8 magnitude (M) Virginia earthquake, the 2012 5.3M in Central California, and the 2012 4.3M in Kentucky. When these earthquakes occur without warning, USGS scientists quickly receive and review data to provide accurate information to emergency responders and keep the public informed. The USGS uses social media to help increase the amount of data received from an e...