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Carrie A. Eckert (she/her/hers)
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Synthetic Biology Group lead at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. My opinions are my own!
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Carrie A. Eckert (she/her/hers) @carrieaeckert.bsky.social · Apr 16
Despite the uncertainty in the world, I’m happy to announce that I was elected to the Board of Directors for SIMB. We will work to advance science and biotechnology, especially for our young researchers! Happy to serve with my friend, @drksolomon.bsky.social www.simbhq.org/2025/04/15/2...
2025 SIMB election results are in | Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
The 2025 SIMB Election for positions on the Board of Directors concluded on March 31, and the votes have been ratified by the Elections Committee. Thank you to each and every member who participated in this year’s election—as a candidate or as a voter.
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Carrie A. Eckert (she/her/hers) @carrieaeckert.bsky.social · Apr 13
You are still heard youtu.be/6tc-GD-DEXw?...
YUNGBLUD - Hello Heaven, Hello (From The Blacklodge)
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Carrie A. Eckert (she/her/hers) @carrieaeckert.bsky.social · Mar 21
Excited to share this is FINALLY published! www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
High-density CRISPRi screens reveal diverse routes to improved acclimation in cyanobacteria | PNAS
Cyanobacteria are the oldest form of photosynthetic life on Earth and contribute to primary production in nearly every habitat, from permafrost to ...
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Carrie A. Eckert (she/her/hers) @carrieaeckert.bsky.social · Mar 19
If you are (or would like to become) a member of the Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, I would appreciate your vote for me in the Board of Directors election! Also consider @drksolomon.bsky.social as well!More info here: www.simbhq.org/2025/02/27/2...
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Carrie A. Eckert (she/her/hers) @carrieaeckert.bsky.social · Jan 31
Trying out a walking pad in the office as I feel I never leave….
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Carrie A. Eckert (she/her/hers) @carrieaeckert.bsky.social · Jan 24
Send me an email! My colleague Bill Alexander can design for you!
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Carrie A. Eckert (she/her/hers) @carrieaeckert.bsky.social · Jan 24
Last day of the Keystone Symposium “Genetic Engineering for a Sustainable Future” I am honored to have chaired with my amazing co-chairs @markblenner.bsky.social and @jennymortimer1.bsky.social An amazing time & meaningful science in Keystone, CO! #kssustainfuture25
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Carrie A. Eckert (she/her/hers) @carrieaeckert.bsky.social · Jan 15
Heads up for submitting abstracts for an upcoming conference: the 47th Symposium on Biomaterials, Fuels and Chemicals will be held May 4-7, 2025 in Milwaukee, WI! It is a great program put together by Ben Woolston and team, join us! www.simbhq.org/sbfc/
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Carrie A. Eckert (she/her/hers) @carrieaeckert.bsky.social · Jan 15
Congrats and well deserved!
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Carrie A. Eckert (she/her/hers) @carrieaeckert.bsky.social · Jan 10
Brian Davison has done a wonderful job in this role and is a great mentor, looking forward to learning more from him and this role in advancing fundamental science research to enable a sustainable and vibrant bioeconomy! cbi.ornl.gov
The Center for Bioenergy Innovation – CBI
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Carrie A. Eckert (she/her/hers) @carrieaeckert.bsky.social · Jan 10
I’m pleased to announce that I will be assuming a new role as co-CSO (with my talented colleague Melissa Cregger) for the Center for Bioenergy Innovation (CBI), a Bioenergy Research Center funded by the Department of Energy. 1/2
The Center for Bioenergy Innovation – CBI
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Carrie A. Eckert (she/her/hers) @carrieaeckert.bsky.social · Dec 14
First hooding ceremony today (I didn’t participate in mine, and I missed my first student at CU), so great to see another South Dakota kid make it!
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Carrie A. Eckert (she/her/hers) @carrieaeckert.bsky.social · Dec 5
Hope everything stays safe there, scary!
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Carrie A. Eckert (she/her/hers) @carrieaeckert.bsky.social · Nov 16
I also want to highlight the massive amount of work so many talented scientists across academia, government, industry, and non-profits working with US funding agencies to suggest science roadmaps to drive the emerging bioeconomy www.casa-bio.net
CASA-Bio
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Carrie A. Eckert (she/her/hers) @carrieaeckert.bsky.social · Nov 16
It’s not too late, please consider attending a Keystone Symposium I’m chairing on the role of genetic engineering in driving a sustainable future www.keystonesymposia.org/conferences/...
Genetic Engineering for a Sustainable Future | Keystone Symposia
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Carrie A. Eckert (she/her/hers) @carrieaeckert.bsky.social · Nov 16
Getting back into the swing of posting science things, just finished a great peer review for the Center for Bioenergy Innovation (cbi.ornl.gov), continuing to work towards a sustainable future!
The Center for Bioenergy Innovation | CBI
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