Ph.D. University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (1991)

M.S. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (1983)

B. A. Luther College, Decorah, IA (1981)

Biology of Microorganisms (Micro 302)

Microbial Physiology and Genetics (Micro 320)

Laboratory in Microbial Diversity, Physiology, and Genetics (Micro 440)

Genomics

Bioinformatics

Van de Mortel, M., W.-S. Chang, and L. J. Halverson*. 2005. Differential tolerance of Pseudomonas putida biofilm and planktonic cells to desiccation. Biofilms In Press Halverson, L. J. 2005. Bacteria: Soil. In: Hillel, D., C. Editor in Chief. Encyclopedia of soils in the environment. Elsevier Ltd Oxford, UK ISBN: 0-12-348630-4. pp. 115-122.

Van de Mortel, M. and L. J. Halverson*. 2004. Cell envelope constituents contributing to biofilm growth and survival of Pseudomonas putida in low-water-content habitats. Molecular Microbiology 52:735-750.

Chang, W.-S., and L. J. Halverson*. 2003. Reduced water availability influences the dynamics, development and ultrastructural properties of Pseudomonas putida biofilms. Journal of Bacteriology 185:6199-6204.

Casavant, N. C., D. L. Thompson, G. A. Beattie. G. J. Phillips, and L. J. Halverson*. 2003. Use of a site-specific recombination-based biosensor system for detecting bioavailable toluene and related compounds on plant roots. Environmental Microbiology 5:238-249.

Saini, R., L. J. Halverson* and J. C. Lorimor. 2003. Rainfall timing and frequency on leaching of Esherichia coli RS2G through soil following manure application. Journal of Environmental Quality 32: 1865-1872.

Herman, D. J., L. J. Halverson, and M. K. Firestone. 2003. Nitrogen dynamics in Mediterranean annual grasslands: Effects of oak canopies and tree removal, climatic variables, and microbial populations. Ecological Applications 13:593-604.

Casavant, N. C., G. A. Beattie, G. J. Phillips, and L. J. Halverson*. 2002. A site-specific recombination-based genetic system for reporting transient or low-level gene expression. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 68:3588-3596.

Stiner, L. and L. J. Halverson*. 2002. Development and characterization of a green fluorescent protein-based bacterial biosensor for bioavailable toluene and related compounds. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 68:1962-1971.

Merrill, L. S. and L. J. Halverson*. 2002. Seasonal variation in microbial communities and malodor indicator compound concentrations in various types of swine manure storage systems. Journal of Environmental Quality 31:2074-2085.

Halverson, L. J.*, and M. K. Firestone. 2000. Differential effect of permeating and non-permeating solutes on the fatty acid composition of Pseudomonas putida. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 66:2414-2421.

Halverson, L. J., T. J. Jones, T. J., and M. K. Firestone. 2000. Release of intracellular solutes by four soil bacteria exposed to dilution stress. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 64:1630-1637.

Holden, P. A, L. J., Halverson, and M. K. Firestone. 1997. Water stress effects on toluene biodegradation by Pseudomonas putida. Biodegradation 8:143-151.