Aspect recently welcomed Staff Geologist Chelsea Bush, GIT, to our Seattle office. Here are Five Questions we asked to get to know her better.
Chelsea Bush, Staff Geologist
Chelsea smiles after a great day of fishing in Port Orchard, WA.
1. Where are you from? If you’re not from the Pacific Northwest, what brought you here?
I grew up in Edmonds, Washington, north of Seattle. I lived briefly in San Francisco while attending art school for fashion design. I then moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where I took many classes and started many majors before settling on Geology at Georgia State University. I was so excited to move back home to the Pacific Northwest to start my Master’s degree at UW, and have no plans to leave the area. It is my favorite place to live!
2. What inspired you to pursue geology and hydrogeology? What made you curious about it?
During undergrad, I worked on a research project studying saltwater intrusion on the Georgia coast, near Savannah. I really enjoyed learning about groundwater hydraulics and geochemistry, and the relationships groundwater has with ecosystems. I am really interested in dedicating my career to conserving this most important resource.
3. What do you like best about your area of expertise? What excites you and keeps you motivated?
There are so many interesting areas to study when it comes to hydrogeology and geology, and so many new areas of research. I am looking forward to learning more about groundwater modeling and applying new concepts to solve problems for our clients.
4. What do you like to do when you aren’t working?
I love to garden, and spend most of my time with my hands in the dirt (both at work, and at home!) I also enjoy camping, hiking, fishing, and taking care of my chickens.
5. Where in the world would you like to travel next?
My fiancée and I are planning a trip on the Trans-Siberian railroad for our honeymoon—from St. Petersburg in Russia to Beijing. We want to take a long break at Lake Baikal in Siberia, explore the Great Baikal trail, and hopefully do a little fishing!