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Mrs Emily Lette

Emily is a Lecturer in Biological and Environmental Sciences in the School of Science.

Current Teaching

  • SCI1001 Introduction to Sustainability
  • SCI3453 Sustainable Natural Resources Management (Gascoyne Study Tour)
  • SCI1187 Form and Function in Biology
  • SCI1183 Origins and Evolution of Life
  • SCI2116 Diversity of Life
  • SCI1185 Ecology – Field Trip
  • GEO1150 Geography and Environment: People, Pattern and Process

Background

Emily completed her Masters by Research at ECU in 2020, titled ‘Modernising Conservation Through Technology: A metabolomic investigation of a critically endangered freshwater crayfish, and has worked at ECU in various roles and projects since 2011. She is most often found in the teaching labs on campus and conducting science engagement activities. She also has experience working in the field, including remote locations, and a wide-ranging knowledge of aquatic and terrestrial methods, with most projects related to aquatic fauna in wetlands.

Some projects include:

  • Gnangara Mound Environmental Monitoring Programme: Macroinvertebrate and Water Quality Monitoring 2019 – 2025
  • Gingin Brook Groundwater Dependant Aquatic Fauna Studies 2019-2021

Professional Memberships

  • 2018 – International Association of Astacology (Member)
  • 2021 – The Royal Society of Western Australia (Member)
  • 2024 – Invertebrates Australia (Member)
  • 2024 – WA Wetlands Conference Committee (Member)
  • 2025 – Western Australia Aquaculture Alliance (Member)

Awards and Recognition

National and International Awards

  • 2021 – Perth Zoo Award for Research Contribution Towards Conservation
  • 2020 – ECU School of Science - UniBank Student Contribution Award
  • 2019 – Vice-Chancellor’s Student Award for Engagement – Special Commendation
  • 2019 – ECU School of Science – Best Masters by Research Presentation
  • 2018 – International Association of Astacology – Outstanding Student Presentation at IAA22
  • 2018 – International Association of Astacology – Student Travel Award
  • 2009 – The Royal Society of Western Australia Student Medal
  • 2008 – Golden Key International Honour Society

National and International Research Positions

  • 2016 – Australian Government Research Training Program – Masters by Research project

Research Areas and Interests

  • Aquatic Macroinvertebrates and other Freshwater Fauna
  • Freshwater Biology and Wetland Ecology
  • Science Engagement and Communication
  • Sustainability
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