Scott Mize
About Scott Mize
Scott Mize is a hydrologist and aquatic ecologist with nearly three decades of experience at the U.S. Geological Survey, specializing in wetland and estuarine ecosystems and their water quality relations to aquatic communities.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Scott Mize has been employed at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 1996. He holds the position of Hydrologist/Aquatic Ecologist and has worked in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for 28 years. His role involves conducting research related to wetland and estuarine ecosystems, with a focus on the interactions between water quality and aquatic ecological communities.
Education and Expertise
Scott Mize earned a Master of Science in Environmental Science and Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, studying from 1998 to 2000. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Geology with a minor in Soils and Water Science from the University of Florida, where he studied from 1992 to 1996. His educational background supports his expertise in hydrology and aquatic ecology.
Research Interests
Scott Mize's research interests encompass various aspects of aquatic ecosystems, particularly focusing on water quality relations to aquatic ecological communities. He has a specific interest in aquatic toxicology and the dynamics of wetland and estuarine ecosystems. His work contributes to understanding the ecological impacts of water quality.
Background
Scott Mize's professional background includes extensive experience in hydrology and aquatic ecology. His academic training and long tenure at the USGS have equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary to study and analyze complex ecological systems, particularly in relation to water quality and its effects on aquatic life.