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Loyola University Chicago @loyolachicago.bsky.social · 1d

Loyola University Chicago is greatly saddened to confirm the death of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM. This is a tremendous loss of someone who touched the lives of so many people. We appreciate everyone’s thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. For more information: https://bit.ly/4o7eIUk

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 3h

This makes me sad

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ASM @asm.org · 2d

Dr. Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir (JAM), an antimicrobial researcher and assistant professor at the University of California, provides insights on communicating complex scientific topics as a community educator. youtu.be/giyAR9XIEO0

Change Clothes and Go: Viral Mutations and the Remix of Infection

YouTube video by American Society for Microbiology

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ASM @asm.org · 1d

We're excited to welcome Glen McGugan, Ph.D., as ASM’s Scientific Director of the Mechanism Discovery unit! He’ll lead efforts advancing discovery-driven microbial sciences in physiology, genetics, genomics & more.

➡️ Learn more about the unit: asm.social/2Dy

Introducing ASM Mechanism Discovery Director Glen McGugan, Ph.D.

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 1d

I do biomedical research to help people. When people come in this space making things up, it makes it harder for people not in the field to trust the extensive studies that we do and distinguish fact from fiction. Baseless claims reduce future cures. Willful ignorance drives us backwards.

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 2d

Is there another mass twitter exodus happening?

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 4d

Figured people needed some good news today

newatlas.com/environment/...

Ocean CO2 becomes sustainable plastic, thanks to modified microbes

Not-so-fun fact: our oceans hold 150 times more carbon dioxide than the Earth's atmosphere. Adding to that causes ocean acidification, which can disrupt marine food chains and reduce biodiversity.

newatlas.com

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 6d

Jess Simms like a boss!

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Erin Green @erinrgreen.bsky.social · 6d

Job alert ‼️ UChicago Micro is hiring! Open to tenured/tenure track faculty at all levels in any area of microbiology. Come join our amazing and growing department. apply.interfolio.com/174404

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 8d

We had some good ones on this one. They were critical but enthusiastic, which is threading the needle. I've definitely had some where I want to toss the computer the moment I read the reviews. Hoping for a speedy and positive response here

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 8d

Cake and wine are not good running buddies lol. Hope you are doing well, friend!

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 8d

The feeling of resubmitting a manuscript that has been dramatically improved over the first submission.

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 9d

but If I had to guess moving forward, I'd say about 20-25 pounds.

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 9d

Been between 9 and 10 for just a mile for a while now, but focus more on the bike now. I've made major gains there though.

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Dana Miller-Cotto @damcotto.bsky.social · 9d

We’re hiring! The Berkeley School of Education is hiring a tenure track Assistant Professor of AI and STEM education. Due 10/23. aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05125

Assistant Professor (N/T) - Using AI and the Learning Sciences to Advance STEM Teaching and Learning: K12-Higher Education - Berkeley School of Education

University of California, Berkeley is hiring. Apply now!

aprecruit.berkeley.edu

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Hillary Rodham Clinton @hillaryclinton.bsky.social · 9d

For over 60 years, Jane Goodall was a force for research about our precious planet—and climate change action to protect it—while breaking glass ceilings along the way.

I'll so miss her courage and commitment to help expand what we know about our world and preserve it for the generations to come.

Jane Goodall holding a sign that says “Vote for Nature!” in a group shot

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 10d

Interchangeable term with pancakes. We call these granola bars.

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 10d

They haven’t seen the hope at them. This is sad.

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 11d

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 11d

What did she say about elbow grease?

Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 11d

Paul with the handshakes

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 11d

Paul with the handshakes

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 11d

Frantically googling what flapjack means in England.

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 12d

asm.org/programs/asm...

ASM Ambassador Program

ASM is a nonprofit professional society that publishes scientific journals and advances microbiology through advocacy, global health and diversity in STEM programs.

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 13d

This was my self care this morning. A sprint triathlon in the rain. Better than super hot imho.

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Lauren Kuehne @omfishient.bsky.social · 14d

We initiated this open letter yesterday, before the solicitation came out. We made an update this morning, and are working on additional response and actions focused on the eligibility change.

Please sign and share the letter if you can! And add an email for updates.

bsky.app/profile/jaso...

Jason Williams @jasonwilliamsny.bsky.social · 15d

Please share with anyone who cares about NSF support for graduate students and take 30 seconds to sign and leave a comment.

The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP

jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/

An Open Letter to U.S. STEM Leadership on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program

jasonjwilliamsny.github.io

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