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Elizabeth Cady

Biography

Elizabeth Cady began shaping her career in ocean science long before she decided to study it formally. She volunteered at the Seattle Aquarium and soaked up information about preservation of the rich marine life in and around Puget Sound. A marine zoology course at Duke University’s Marine Lab solidified her desire to pursue a solid science-based undergraduate education. That summer, as a Young Scholar, she did a small independent research project on marine plankton populations.

Elizabeth’s Young Scholar advisers helped her develop a strategy for compressing four years of math into two years, while also pursuing interests in music and literature. She entered university early through the University of Washington Academy for Young Scholars program in what would have been her junior year in high school.

In addition to coursework in chemistry, calculus, and statistics, Elizabeth studies French horn, piano, and music theory, and is active in the Girl Scouts. She also enjoys playing in symphony orchestra and chamber music groups.

She does all this while coping with Attention Deficit Disorder and the family challenges of having a brother with autism. By working hard on implementing complex organizational strategies and persevering with them on all levels – academically, personally, and socially – she has continued to excel in many areas.

Elizabeth’s ultimate goal is to dedicate herself to improving the world by fostering communication and collaboration among scientists, citizens, and policymakers to craft a sustainable, livable future for the world.

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