Elizabeth J. Tomaszewski, Ph.D.
Dr. Elizabeth Tomaszewski is a Research Chemist with the USGS Geology, Energy & Minerals (GEM) Science Center in Reston, VA.
Dr. Elizabeth J. Tomaszewski is a Biogeochemist whose research aims to understand the coupling of carbon and metal cycles in environments affected by anthropogenic activity (i.e., energy and mining activities) and extreme climate events (i.e., flooding and wildfires). She studies how coupled cycles in these environments influence water quality and environmental health. Of particular interest are processes at the water-mineral interface and those mediated by microbial activity. Dr. Tomaszewski joined the U.S. Geological Survey in 2020 as a Physical Scientist in the Water Mission Area and moved to the Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center in 2023 where she is currently a Research Chemist.
Professional Experience
Research Chemist, U.S. Geological Survey, Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center, 2023-present
Physical Scientist, U.S. Geological Survey, Water Mission Area, 2020-2023
Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Delaware, Soil and Environmental Chemistry, 2019-2020
Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Tuebingen, Geomicrobiology, 2017-2019
Education and Certifications
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, Environmental Chemistry and Technology Program, 2017
B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, Major: Chemistry, Minor: Spanish, 2012
Science and Products
National scale assessment for rare earth elements in dissolved water samples and supporting geochemistry
This dataset is in support of the publication "The addition of 144Nd to routine ICP-MS analysis as a quick screening tool for approximating earth elements (Q-STAR) in natural waters". It contains inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) data from samples analyzed at the National Water Quality Laboratory (NWQL) from April 2021-May 2022. Data listed include estimated neodymium (Nd) conc
Knowledge gaps and opportunities for understanding water-quality processes affecting water availability for beneficial uses
Prioritizing water availability study settings to address geogenic contaminants and related societal factors
The addition of 144Nd atomic mass to routine ICP-MS analysis as a Quick Screening Tool for Approximating Rare Earth Elements (Q-STAR) in natural waters
Rare earth elements (REEs) are a class of critical minerals, all of which can have supply chain vulnerability that impacts economic security. These elements are widely measured in environmental matrices via inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS); however, successful quantification can require time-consuming, sample-specific optimization. While a sample-by-sample approach is appropri
Science and Products
National scale assessment for rare earth elements in dissolved water samples and supporting geochemistry
This dataset is in support of the publication "The addition of 144Nd to routine ICP-MS analysis as a quick screening tool for approximating earth elements (Q-STAR) in natural waters". It contains inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) data from samples analyzed at the National Water Quality Laboratory (NWQL) from April 2021-May 2022. Data listed include estimated neodymium (Nd) conc
Knowledge gaps and opportunities for understanding water-quality processes affecting water availability for beneficial uses
Prioritizing water availability study settings to address geogenic contaminants and related societal factors
The addition of 144Nd atomic mass to routine ICP-MS analysis as a Quick Screening Tool for Approximating Rare Earth Elements (Q-STAR) in natural waters
Rare earth elements (REEs) are a class of critical minerals, all of which can have supply chain vulnerability that impacts economic security. These elements are widely measured in environmental matrices via inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS); however, successful quantification can require time-consuming, sample-specific optimization. While a sample-by-sample approach is appropri