Carla E. Rosenfeld
Curriculum Vitae
Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History
Department of Mineral Sciences
PO Box 37012, MRC 119, Washington, DC 20013-7012
phone: (202) 633-1798; e-mail: rosenfeldc@si.edu
www.carlarosenfeld.com
Education
Ph.D. Soil Science and Biogeochemistry. Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. 2013
Advisor: C.E. Martínez
Dissertation: Contaminant Biogeochemistry: Cadmium and zinc dynamics at the plant-soil interface
M.E.M. (Master of Environmental Management – Environmental Chemistry). Nicholas School of the
Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC. 2007
Advisor: D. E. Hinton
Thesis: Factors affecting ultraviolet exposure of chromophoric dissolved organic matter (CDOM) in
fresh and coastal waters of the southeastern United States
B.S. Chemistry, Distinction. McGill University, Montreal, QC. 2005
Additional Training & Skills
Advanced Techniques in Environmental Biogeochemistry – University of Tübingen, Germany
Course in College Teaching – Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence, Pennsylvania State University
Synchrotron microprobe techniques (µ-X-ray absorption, µ-X-ray fluorescence, µ-X-ray diffraction)
Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
X-ray Diffraction
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Research Interests
Soil chemistry, biological weathering of minerals, biogenic mineral production, root exudation, stable
isotope biogeochemistry, trace element biogeochemistry
Fellowships and Awards
Smithsonian Institution Postdoctoral Fellowship, Smithsonian Institution (2013-present)
CarbonEARTH Fellowship, NSF GK12 program, Pennsylvania State University (2011-2013)
Goldschmidt Travel Grant (2012, 2013)
American Geophysical Union Outstanding Student Paper Award (2011)
College of Agriculture Competitive Grant Award, Pennsylvania State University (2011)
Outstanding Student Service Award, Department of Crop and Soil Science, Penn State (2011)
Summer Research Fellowship, Center for Environmental Chemistry and Geochemistry, Penn State
(2010)
USEPA National Network for Environmental Management Systems Fellowship, Duke (2006)
Duke Energy Climate Change Policy Partnership Fellowship, Duke University (2005)
Employment
Postdoctoral Fellow. Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History. Washington, DC.
11/2013-present
Research Assistant. Pennsylvania State University. University Park, PA. 2008-2013
Ecological Risk Assessor. ARCADIS. Walnut Creek, CA. 2007-2008
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Water Quality Research Intern. Water Science Center, USGS, Raleigh, NC. 2006-2007
Laboratory Research Fellow. Office of Research and Development, USEPA, Athens, GA. 2006
Research Assistant. Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences, Duke University, Durham,
NC. 2005- 2006
Publications
Rosenfeld, C.E., McCormack, M.L. and Martínez, C.E. (2014) A novel approach to study composition
of in situ produced root- derived dissolved organic matter. Soil Biology and Biochemistry 76:1-4
Rosenfeld, C.E. and Martínez, C.E. Dissolution of mixed amorphous-crystalline Cd-containing Fe
coprecipitates in the presence of common organic exudates. In Review at Geochimica et
Cosmochimica Acta.
Rosenfeld, C.E., Lanzirotti, A., Chaney, R.L. and Martínez, C.E. Investigating Cd and nutrient uptake
and Cd speciation in hyperaccumulating plants grown in field-contaminated soils. Internal review
Rosenfeld, C.E., Lanzirotti, A., Chaney, R.L., Tappero, R.V. and Martínez, C.E. Impacts of soil
heterogeneity on Zn redistribution and plant uptake in 3 contaminated soils. Internal review
Meeting Abstracts and Organized Sessions
Rosenfeld, C.E., Chaney, R.L., Lanzirotti, A. and C.E. Martínez (2012) Linking nutrient and contaminant
dynamics in rhizospheres of hyperaccumulators (poster). Goldschmidt Conference, Florence, Italy
August, 2013. Biogeochemical cycles in the rhizosphere: examining carbon, trace and heavy
metal cycling at the plant-soil interface (organized session). Goldschmidt Conference, Florence, Italy
Rosenfeld, C.E. and C.E. Martínez (2012) Identifying root exudates in field contaminated soil systems
(poster). American Geophysical Union, San Francisco, CA
June, 2012. Investigating ecosystem-scale metal dynamics using micro-scale techniques (organized
session). Goldschmidt Conference, Montreal, Canada
Rosenfeld, C.E., Chaney, R.L., Lanzirotti, A. and C.E. Martínez (2012) Trace metals and soil solids:
Effects of soil heterogeneity on Zn mobility (oral). Goldschmidt Conference, Montreal, Canada
Rosenfeld, C.E., Chaney, R.L., Lanzirotti, A. and C.E. Martínez (2012) Heavy metal contamination in
soils: Role of soil solids on metal mobility (oral). Environmental Chemistry Student Symposium,
University Park, PA
Rosenfeld, C.E., Chaney, R.L., Lanzirotti, A. and C.E. Martínez (2012) Heavy metal contamination in
soils: Role of soil solids on metal mobility (poster). Penn State Graduate Exhibition, University Park, PA
Rosenfeld, C.E. and C.E.Martínez (2011) Role of root exudates in dissolution of Cd containing iron
oxides (oral). American Geophysical Union, San Francisco, CA
Rosenfeld, C.E. and C.E.Martínez (2011) Role of dissolved organic matter in Cd-goethite dissolution
(poster). American Chemical Society, Anaheim, CA
Rosenfeld, C.E. and C.E.Martínez (2011) Role of dissolved organic matter in Cd-goethite dissolution
(poster). Environmental Chemistry Student Symposium, University Park, PA
Rosenfeld, C.E. and C.E.Martínez (2010) Dissolution of Cd-Franklinite (CdxZn1-xFe2O4) in the presence of
natural organic ligands (poster). Environmental Chemistry Student Symposium, University Park, PA.
Shank, G.C., Rosenfeld, C.E., and R.G. Zepp (2007) The impact of CDOM photobleaching on UV
attenuation near coral reefs in the Florida Keys (poster). American Society of Limnology and
Oceanography, Santa Fe, NM
Lectures and Seminars
Rosenfeld, C.E. 2013. (Invited) “Contaminant biogeochemistry: Trace element dynamics at the plantsoil interface.” Bromery Lecture, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
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Rosenfeld, C.E. 2013. Invited speaker China Ecological Forum. “Bridging chemistry and ecology: Using
advanced spectroscopic techniques to study ecological questions.” Institute of Geographic Sciences
and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
Rosenfeld, C.E. 2011. (Invited seminar in SOILS 397A – Chemistry of the Environment). Contaminant
Biogeochemistry: Cadmium Cycling at the Plant-Soil Interface. Pennsylvania State Univeristy,
University Park, PA
Rosenfeld, C.E. 2010. (Invited seminar in HORT 402 – Plant Nutrition). Research considerations for
studying heavy metal biogeochemistry in the rhizosphere. Pennsylvania State University, University
Park, PA
Rosenfeld, C.E. 2009 (Seminar presentation). Contaminant Biogeochemistry: Cadmium Cycling within
the Rhizosphere. Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
Professional and Community Service
Reviewer – Environmental Science and Technology
Member - Core Constituent Science Team, Soil Science Society of America. 2009-2012
Chairperson – Environmental Chemistry Student Symposium. 2011
Graduate Student Rep – Faculty, Staff and Student Affairs Committee, Dept of Crop and Soil Sciences.
2010-2012
Member - College of Agriculture Graduate Student Advisory Council. 2010, 2011
Chairperson – Undergraduate Research Proposal Review Committee. 2010, 2011
Judging Coordinator - Environmental Chemistry Student Symposium. 2009, 2010
Teaching & Educational Outreach
Undergraduate Courses
Introductory Soil Science, laboratory instructor, Penn State 2009-2010
Organic Chemistry, teaching assistant, McGill University, 2004
Organic Chemistry, group tutor, McGill University, 2004
Elementary and High School Outreach
CarbonEARTH NSF GK-12 (8th grade), Philipsburg Osceola Junior High School, Philipsburg, PA 20122013
CarbonEARTH NSF GK-12 (5th grade), Rowland Middle School, Harrisburg, PA 2011-2012
Instructor, MathOptions program for 7th grade girls, Penn State DuBois, DuBois, PA, 2009-2012
Judge – Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Sciences High School Science Competition. May 2011
Instructor, “Introduction to Soil Science” Jr. MANNRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and
Related Sciences) workshop and recruiting event for high school juniors, Penn State University,
University Park, PA, May 2009
Mentoring Experience
Jennifer Kenyon (2014), undergraduate researcher, Smithsonian
Mary Susan Sherman (2010), undergraduate teaching assistant, Penn State
Khanh Nguyen (2009), undergraduate teaching assistant, Penn State
Professional Affiliations
American Chemical Society, American Geophysical Union, Geochemical Society, Soil Science Society of
America
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