He completed his masters at the University of Waterloo and his doctorate at the University of New Mexico before joining the University of Calgary in January of 2015. Scott’s research focuses on fresh water resources, and uses large datasets to understand how rain and snow transform into river water and groundwater resources. Scott is an active member of the American Geophysical Union. His work has been recognized by numerous early career awards, including the Young Scientist Award from the Canadian Geophysical Union (2016) and the Horton Hydrology Research Award from the American Geophysical Union (2013). In November 2017 Scott shall join the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management at the University of California, Santa Barbara.