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Isabelle (Izzy) Sophia Seten

Izzy is a Physical Scientist with the USGS, Central Midwest Water Science Center, in the Fluvial Mechanics and Geomorphology group; she assists with the execution of surface and water quality projects. This includes collecting, analyzing and visualizing hydrologic and bathymetric data using a variety of technology and software. 

Izzy started with the survey in July 2022 as a Hydrologic Technician Field Assistant focusing on collecting and analyzing bathymetric data for lakes in Cook County, IL. She is an alumnus of Augustana College, graduated May 2022 with B.A. degrees in Environmental Studies and Geology.  Her undergraduate research was geared towards environmental geology and water quality, conducting research in urban watersheds connected to the Mississippi River in the Upper Basin region so Izzy was super excited to get involved with USGS CMWSC research. This past January she was converted to a Physical Scientist in the Fluvial Mechanics and Geomorphology group where she is able to continue working on the Cook County Bathymetry project as well as getting added experience in other projects with Water Quality monitoring and Invasive Asian Carp mitigation/research/modeling. 

Professional Experience

  • Intern with the Upper-Mississippi Research Center (Summer 2021)

Education and Certifications

  • B.A. in Environmental Studies from Augustana College 2022

  • B.A. in Geology from Augustana College 2022

Science and Products

Bathymetry and Water-Quality Data of Surface Waterbodies in Cook County, Illinois, 2022

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with the Cook County Bureau of Technology (BOT), prioritized waterbodies (lakes, rivers, and canals) of interest within Cook County to survey in 2022. These surveys describe the bathymetry and basic water-quality conditions observed, and could be used by the BOT to assist with resource management decisions and uses, as well as build an inventory th
By
Central Midwest Water Science Center

Non-USGS Publications**

Seten, I., Strasser, J.C., & Reisner, M.D. (2022). GEOCHEMISTRY OF URBAN WATERSHEDS: A HEAVY METAL AND LAND USE ANALYSIS. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs.

**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.

Science and Products

Bathymetry and Water-Quality Data of Surface Waterbodies in Cook County, Illinois, 2022

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with the Cook County Bureau of Technology (BOT), prioritized waterbodies (lakes, rivers, and canals) of interest within Cook County to survey in 2022. These surveys describe the bathymetry and basic water-quality conditions observed, and could be used by the BOT to assist with resource management decisions and uses, as well as build an inventory th
By
Central Midwest Water Science Center

Non-USGS Publications**

Seten, I., Strasser, J.C., & Reisner, M.D. (2022). GEOCHEMISTRY OF URBAN WATERSHEDS: A HEAVY METAL AND LAND USE ANALYSIS. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs.

**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.