Elizabeth Ruddy
About Elizabeth Ruddy
Elizabeth Ruddy is an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Yale University, where she has worked since 2018. She has experience in dark matter detection research and has held positions at CERN and BAE Systems.
Work at Yale University
Elizabeth Ruddy has been employed at Yale University since 2017, where she currently serves as an Evaluator. In addition to this role, she has worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant since 2018. During her time at Yale, she has engaged in significant research projects, including contributions to the HAYSTAC experiment, which aims to directly detect dark matter. Her work at Yale has spanned multiple years, allowing her to develop expertise in her field.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Ruddy studied at Yale University from 2016 to 2020, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Physics. Her education provided her with a solid foundation in the principles of physics, which she has applied in her research roles. The knowledge gained during her studies has been instrumental in her contributions to projects focused on dark matter detection.
Background
Prior to her current roles at Yale University, Elizabeth Ruddy gained practical experience through internships and research positions. In 2018, she worked as a Summer Intern at BAE Systems in the Greater Boston Area for three months. The following year, she served as a Summer Research Student at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland, for two months. These experiences enriched her understanding of research methodologies and applications in physics.
Research Contributions
Elizabeth Ruddy has collaborated with Professor Maruyama on research related to dark matter detection. Her involvement in the HAYSTAC experiment highlights her commitment to advancing knowledge in this area. Through her research efforts, she has contributed to the ongoing exploration of dark matter, a fundamental aspect of modern physics.