Angela D. Rosenberg
4600 Rickenbacker Cswy,
Miami, Florida 33149
305-421-4812 ext. 3 ∙ arosenberg@rsmas.miami.edu
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EDUCATION
August
2007 - Present - Candidate for Masters of Science
Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science,
University of Miami, Miami, Florida
August
2002 - December 2006 - Bachelor of Science in Marine Science and Biology
University
of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida
Spring
2007 - Study Abroad Program
University
of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida
On
Site Survey of Architecture: Croatia
Summer
2006 - Study Abroad Program
University
of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida
On
Site Survey of European Architecture and Urbanism: Vienna,
Prague, and Berlin
February - June 2005 - Study
Abroad Program
Murdoch University,
Perth, Australia
Courses
in Aquatic Chemistry and Physiology
EXPERIENCE
Graduate
Assistant
August 2007-Present: University of Miami Rosentiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science,
Miami, Florida
- Currently studying
deep-sea corals collected from the Straits of Florida
- Analyzing deep-sea
coral skeletons for stable isotopes and minor and trace elements
Geophysics
Research Assistant
January 2007-May 2007: University of Miami Rosentiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science,
Miami, Florida
- Ground-truthed submersible dive sites and
geophysical AUV data of deep-water coral habitats
- Completed a paper on using remote sensing techniques to locate
deep-water corals in the Straits of Florida
- Sliced sediment cores and prepared sediment samples for analysis in paleoclimatology research
Undergraduate
Research Assistant
August 2006-December 2006: University of
Miami Rosentiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, Miami, Florida
- Experimented with apoptosis-causing agents and
their effects on cell nucleic acids
- Documented development of tumors in damselfish
for ongoing research in the lab of Dr. Michael Schmale
- Assisted in dissections and molecular biology
experiment protocols
- Ensured general care of aquatic life
- Maintained wet lab equipment
Independent
Researcher
January 2004-March 2005: The University of Miami Experimental Hatchery of the Rosentiel School
of Marine and Atmospheric Science, Miami, Florida
- Measured and evaluated growth of Pocillopora damicornis
fragments over four months
- Completed a scientific research paper on analysis of coral fragment
growth
Laboratory
Assistant
January 2003-May 2004: The University
of Miami Experimental Hatchery of the Rosentiel School of Marine and
Atmospheric Science, Miami, Florida
- Compiled measurements to assess fecundity of
Murex snail (Murex erythrostoma)
- Spawned sea urchins
- Cared for aquatic fauna
- Performed general
laboratory maintenance
Necropsy Volunteer
Spring Semester 2004: NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Miami, Florida
- Aided in necropsy of pygmy sperm whale (Kogia breviceps)
and bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)
- Collected tissue samples and teeth for analysis
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
2007:
Best New Student Presentation, Comparative Sedimentology Laboratory
2007:
Graduate Research Assistantship, Rosentiel School of Marine and Atmospheric
Science, Marine Geology & Geophysics
2002:
Henry King Stanford Academic Scholarship, University of Miami
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
- American Geophysical Union
- International Association of Sedimentologists
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
MAST Academy Science Fair
Judge
Spring
2008
RSMAS Annual Student Auction
Volunteer and Donation Solicitor
Fall
2007
Light the Night
Fall
2007
- Collected donations for The Leukemia and Lymphoma
Society
- Distinguished Bright Lights member
SKILLS
- Laboratory skills: Cell
culture, DNA extraction, PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, Scanning Electron
Microscopy
- MARS marine mammal
stranding training
- PADI Advanced Open
Water and Nitrox SCUBA certifications
- USCG OUPV licensed
- CPR and First Aid
certified
- Proficient in Microsoft
Word, PowerPoint, Excel, ArcView GIS, Internet functionality; type 80wpm
- Basic knowledge of
French
ABSTRACTS AND PUBLICATIONS
Rosenberg, A.D., P.K.
Swart, G.P. Eberli, M.P. Grasmueck,
and T.B.S. Correa, 2008. Deep-sea Corals from the
Straits of Florida as Proxy Indicators of Bottom Conditions. International Coral Reef
Symposium.
Rosenberg, A.D., G.P. Eberli, T.B.S. Correa, M.P. Grasmueck,
J.K. Reed, 2008. Honing in on Deep-water Corals:
Ground-truthing AUV Data in the Straits of Florida. AGU, Joint Assembly.
Correa,
T.B.S., M. Grasmueck, G. Eberli,
D. Viggiano, A.
Rosenberg, J. Reed, 2007. Diversity and Abundance of Deep-Water Coral
Mounds in the Straits of Florida: A Result of Adaptability to Local
Environments? AGU,
Fall Meeting.
Rosenberg, A.D., T.B.S.
Correa, M. Grasmueck, J. Reed, and the scientists
aboard the Johnson Sea Link, 2007. Honing in on
Deep-water Corals: Ground-truthing AUV Data in the Straits of Florida. Comparative Sedimentology Laboratory Annual Review Meeting.