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

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

There were a bunch. About 100 over 30 minutes or so. They all made it.

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

Here is a baby turtle on its birthday trying to make it to the ocean on instinct. He made it and you can make it through this week too.

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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 1d

Tomorrow we kick-off #BlackInMicro Week with "Pathways for Change" day. Join Dr. Johnson, Camille Smith, Dr. Sobers, Dr. Motley-Johnson & Dr. Jeffers-Francis for an insightful talk. Secure your spot: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Support the cause: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio)

Black in Microbiology Week 2025 Panel: Finding Black Spaces in STEM. Event time: 1:15–2:15 PM EST, Oct. 14, 2025. Speakers: Jabril Johnson, PhD (Morehouse School of Medicine), Camille Smith (STEM Soulcial), Courtney Sobers, PhD (Rutgers University), Evangeline Motley-Johnson, PhD (Meharry Medical College), and Liesl Jeffers-Francis, PhD (North Carolina A&T State University).

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Loyola University Chicago @loyolachicago.bsky.social · 5d

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 · 3d

This makes me sad

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ASM @asm.org · 6d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 6d

Is there another mass twitter exodus happening?

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

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 · 10d

Jess Simms like a boss!

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Erin Green @erinrgreen.bsky.social · 10d

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 · 12d

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 · 12d

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 · 12d

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

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ALT: a man with long hair and a beard is sitting in the back seat of a car with his eyes closed .

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

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 · 13d

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 · 13d

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 · 13d

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.