Elizabeth Bernays was a biologist and writer. After growing up in Australia, she received her PhD at the University of London and had a career as an entomologist before obtaining an MFA at the University of Arizona where she was a Regents’ Professor Emerita.

She published over two hundred scientific papers and books and several popular biology articles. Additionally, Elizabeth published poems, essays, and children’s books. Her memoir, Six Legs Walking: Notes from an Entomological Life, won a 2020 New Mexico Book Award in the autobiography/memoir category. Her latest book, Across the Divide: The Strangest Love Affair, was released in 2023.

Elizabeth passed away in 2024.