Elizabeth Carlson is an Assistant Professor at Oregon State University. Her research interests focus on partial differential equations and fluid dynamics, with practical emphases on data assimilation, optimization, high-performance computing, and numerical analysis. She finds the intersection of theoretical and applied mathematics to be fruitful compared to studying these subjects in isolation. Carlson is also known for her avid reading and enjoys hiking and playing the piano. She leads the ADAPT continuous data assimilation research group, which meets weekly throughout the year to discuss collective projects. Additionally, she is involved in a Virtual Stochastic Reading Seminar aimed at helping individuals interested in the stochastic aspects of mathematics understand complex concepts.