How much water is there? This side-by-side comparison illustrates Earth’s water, including total water, ocean water, frozen water, groundwater, and water in lakes & rivers.
Jessica (Jess) Mckay
Jess Mckay is the Product Owner of the USGS Water Science School and a Science Communicator for the USGS Water Resources Mission Area.
Jess is the Product Owner of the Water Science School at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). With a strong background in water science and education, she leads the development and management of educational products that provide valuable insights into water resources and hydrology. Jess is dedicated to advancing public understanding of water science through innovative and accessible educational materials. Her expertise and passion for environmental education play an important role in supporting USGS’s mission to disseminate reliable scientific information to the public.
Professional Experience
2023 – present: Physical Scientist, Integrated Information Dissemination Division
2022 – 2023: Science Analyst, National Science Foundation, Division of Earth Sciences
2021 – 2022: Immersive Digital Scientist, GHD, Mixed Realty and Digital Engineering
Education and Certifications
Ph.D. Candidate, Geology and Geophysics, Texas A&M University (Current)
M.S., Hydrogeology, Northern Illinois University, 2019
B.S., Environmental Geosciences, Northern Illinois University, 2017
Science and Products
Water Science School
USGS Data in K-12 Education: Inspiring Future Scientists
How much water is there? This side-by-side comparison illustrates Earth’s water, including total water, ocean water, frozen water, groundwater, and water in lakes & rivers.
Science and Products
Water Science School
USGS Data in K-12 Education: Inspiring Future Scientists
How much water is there? This side-by-side comparison illustrates Earth’s water, including total water, ocean water, frozen water, groundwater, and water in lakes & rivers.
How much water is there? This side-by-side comparison illustrates Earth’s water, including total water, ocean water, frozen water, groundwater, and water in lakes & rivers.