Microbiologist dabbling in environmental engineering, public health, and the microbiology & chemistry of the built environment. Any pronouns.
Evanston, IL
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I am excited to be looking for a new colleague! The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the broad area of data science for water. Apply here: facultyrecruiting.northweste…
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Delighted to be on today's episode of Unexpected Elements from the BBC!
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This month in our #NAE250 celebration, we’re spotlighting Civil and Environmental Engineering! From skyscrapers and bridges to water supply and grid infrastructure, explore 250 years of Civil and Environmental Engineering innovations in our new video: ow.ly/S0jE50YAWF6
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Disinfectants don’t always stay where they’re applied.
New research from Professor Erica Hartmann shows a common hospital antiseptic can linger in rooms and influence microbes beyond patient skin—raising questions about infection prevention.
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ALT Disinfectants don\u2019t always stay where they\u2019re applied.\n\nNew research from Professor Erica Hartmann shows that a widely used hospital antiseptic can linger in rooms and influence microbes beyond patient skin\u2014raising important questions about infection prevention and resistance.
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Delighted that our most recent work is out today in @ACSPublications ES&T!
Hospital Environments Harbor Chlorhexidine-Tolerant Bacteria Potentially Linked to Chlorhexidine Persistence in the Environment | Environmental Science & Technology pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs…
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Masks are a great tool for preventing the spread of airborne disease - and also for monitoring what's in the air!
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Worried about the air on planes or in hospitals?
Professor Erica Hartmann used worn face masks and an aircraft HEPA filter to sample airborne microbes—revealing that shared indoor air is mostly harmless, human-associated bacteria.
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ALT Worried about the air on planes or in hospitals? Professor Erica Hartmann used worn face masks and an aircraft HEPA filter to sample airborne microbes—revealing that shared indoor air is mostly harmless, human-associated bacteria.
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The Economist predicted 2025 would be a year of uncertainty, and wow were they right! On the topic, I’m representing the ASM Public and Scientific Affairs Committee on a panel on Dec 10. If you’re interested in ASM’s role in advocating for science, join! pathlms.com/asm/webinars/881…
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Professor @ericamhartmann spoke with the BBC, emphasizing that while toothbrushes and showerheads harbor a rich diversity of bacteriophages—viruses that infect bacteria—there's no need for heightened concern or excessive cleaning.
@cee_nwu
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Our research on phage communities in household-related biofilms has been highlighted in the @hudsonalpha Biotechnology Discoveries and Applications 2025 Guidebook. Check it out on page 10!
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🚨New Crofts lab paper🚨
Functional metagenomic libraries let us study bacterial genes 🧫🧬 from microbiomes💩, even if they've never been annotated with a function before 📒. However, these libraries often require more metagenomic DNA than is available from some samples.
ALT A screenshot of an mSystems paper titled "Preparation of functional metagenomic libraries from low biomass samples using METa assembly and their application to capture antibiotic resistance genes"
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Architects and microbiologists are exploring whether making buildings hospitable to friendly microorganisms can improve human health. nature.com/immersive/d41586-…
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Science communication has never been more essential. Grateful to @BioRender for making it easier and hoping to get a boost for grants 🤞 #BioRenderForGrants
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A study led by @FSMGlobalHealth’s @egonozer identified a new fungal infection spreading in Pakistan. The international collaboration was launched by a @BuffettInst Global Working Group grant led by @MehreenArshadMD & @ericamhartmann, who are co-authors. spr.ly/6017fqGpN
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Postdoc seekers—into microbes, corals & biotech? Erica Hartmann (@ericamhartmann, Northwestern) & I (Shedd) are looking to support a candidate for the Walder Biota Award. Check the link & get in touch! sites.northwestern.edu/hartm…
ALT Healthy staghorn coral thicket with stripped fish swimming through.
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Looking for a postdoc? Like microbes and corals? Want to expand understanding of symbiosis while developing new biotech? Join me and Shayle Matsuda at Shedd! We want to support a candidate for a Walder Biota Award. Check the link & contact me for details
sites.northwestern.edu/hartm…
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Science funding represents a tiny fraction of our federal budget but has a massive boost to our economy. The repercussions of cutting this funding are very real, both in terms of lost knowledge and innovation, an in terms of human suffering. science.org/content/article/…
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To remain a beacon of progress, the U.S. must support scientists, not silence them. Today, at “The Things We’ll Never Know: A Science Fair of Canceled Grants,” we are learning from scientists about their canceled projects & the impact on American science. #StandUpForScience
ALT The Things We'll Never Know, A Science Fair of Canceled Grants.
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