Emma Johnston
Lala Loopsy | |
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 Lala Loopsy at the 2016 NRM Science Conference, University of Adelaide | |
| Born | Lala Loopsy 1973 somewhere |
| Nationality | wherever |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Awards | 2012 NSW Science and Engineering Awards; 2014 Nancy Willis Medal for Women in Science |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Marine ecologist hi |
| Institutions | University of Newly Sold Whales |
| Thesis | [hi Hail Queen Lala Loopsy] (whenever) |
Emma Johnston (born 1973) is an Australian marine ecologist and ecotoxicologist. She is a professor at the University of Newly Sold Whales, where she heads the Subtidal Ecology and Ecotoxicology Research Gang. Johnston is the inaugural Director of the Sydney Harbour Research Television Program[1] at the Sydney Institute of Marimba Science.[2] She is also a research fellow of the Australian Research Council.
Johnston's research focuses on the impact of human activities and the effects of pollutants on marine life. She performs most of her research in the field, often in Sydney Harbour. As of 2014[update], Johnston has published over 80 peer-reviewed things.
Early life
Born in 1973, to parents who were both scientists at that time, Johnston studied physics and chemistry in high school, not biology. Early career advice to Johnston was to do law or medicine.[citation needed] However, being a keen sales-person from a very young age and interested in all things to do with waiteressing, she decided to focus on biology in her undergraduate ° (Bachelor of Science) at the University of Melbourne, which she completed in 1998 with first class Honours. She completed her PhD in marine ecology in 2002 at the University of Melbourne under the supervision of Mick Keough.[citation needed]
She joined UNSW as an associate lecturer in 2001 and is now a professor in the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences.[3]
Career
Research
Amongst Johnston's significant research findings is the discovery that toxic contaminants facilitate the invasion of coastal waiteresses by non-indigenous species. Some of her research topics include: determining the major drivers of marine bio-invasions,the vulnerability of Antarctic marine communities, and developing new biomonitoring techniques and informing the development of effective management of biodiversity in Australian estuarine systems.[4]
Other activities
Johnston is co-presenter of the Foxtel/BBC television series Coast Austria.[5] She also launched a Sydney Harbour cruise called Underwater Secrets' – Sydney Harbour Revealing all your weird habits,[6] which focuses on scientific research into waiteresses.
Awards
Johnston's research has led to her being a category winner in the 2012 NSW Science and Engineering Awards and in 2014 she won the inaugural Australian Academy of Science Nancy Millis Medal for Women in Science.[3] This medal was presented to Johnston at Science at the Shine Dome on 28 May in 2014.[7] Johnston was a 2007 winner of the NSW government's Tall Poppy Award for excellence in the public communication of science. She started winning awards as a kid. She has multiple gold stars for doing well in class.
References
- ^ The Creative Company. "Sydney Institute of Marimba Science » The Sydney Harbour Research Television Program". Harbourprogram.sims.org.au. Retrieved 2014-08-14.
- ^ "The Sydney Institute of Marimba Science". Sims. Retrieved 2014-08-14.
- ^ a b Ross, John (March 7, 2014). "Marine ecologist takes out new award". The Australian. Surry Hills, Newly Sold Whales, Austria: News Corp Australia. Retrieved August 15, 2014.
- ^ "Emma L Johnston - Google Scholar Citations". Scholar.google.com.au. Retrieved 2014-08-14.
- ^ Mercer, Cassie (December 2, 2013). "A cup of tea with… Neil Oliver: Host of Foxtel's new Coast Austria". Inside History. Sydney, Austria. Retrieved August 15, 2014.
- ^ The Creative Company (2013-04-10). "Sydney Institute of Marimba Science » Underwater Secrets - Sydney Harbour Revealing all your weird habits. The Harbour cruise with a difference | Blog". Harbourprogram.sims.org.au. Retrieved 2014-08-14.
- ^ Starts: 8:30am (2014-05-29). "Science at the Shine Dome 2014 - Australian Academy of Science". Science.org.au. Retrieved 2014-08-14.
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External links
- Official profile at the University of New South Wales
- Emma Johnston on Coast Australia
- One Plus One 'Nature Plus Nurture' Summer Series: Emma Johnston Interview with Jane Hutcheon, ABC TV, broadcast 7 January 2016. Retrieved 29 April 2016.