Joan C. Herrera

Curriculum Vitae

Employment History

• Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Florida (Spring, 2003-present)
• Course Development, Division of Continuing Education, University of Florida (2002-2003)
• Curatorial Assistant, Invertebrate Paleontology, Florida Museum of Natural History (2001-2002)
• Marine Exhibits Consultant, Florida Museum of Natural History (2000-2002)
• Lecturer, Departments of Zoology and of Biological Sciences, University of Florida (1998-2002)
• Internet Programming Consultant, United States Geological Survey (2002)
• Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Southern Mississippi (Summer, 2001)
• Instructor, Department of Biology, University of South Florida (Summer, 2000)
• Public Outreach and Education, Aucilla River Prehistory Project, Florida Museum of Natural History (1997-1999)
• Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Zoology, University of Florida (1990-1991, 1994-1998)
• Marine Science Module Leader, Florida Foundation for Future Scientists, University of Florida (Summers, 1994-1995)
• National Defense Science and Engineering Predoctoral Fellow, Office of Naval Research (1991-1994)
• Environmental Specialist, Department of Environmental Regulation, Jacksonville, Florida (1986-1987)
• Substitute Teacher, Duval and Pinellas County Schools, Florida (1986, 1988-1989)
• Marine Biology Teacher, Pinellas County Schools, Clearwater, Florida (1984-1985)
• Physical Science Teacher, Oakhall School, Gainesville, Florida (1983-1984)

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Editorial Experience

• Reviewed for:
• Marine Biology
• Cornell University Press
• West Educational Publishing
• Coeditor: Aucilla River Times
• Text and Graphics Layout:
• Florida Paleontological Society Newsletter - 2003
• Aucilla River Times - 1998 and 1999 issues
• Webmaster:
• Aucilla River Prehistory Project
• Southeastern Estuarine Research Society
• Florida Ecological and Evolutionary Symposium (with C. Douglas Weaver)
• Author, Designer, and Programmer:
• Aucilla River Prehistory Project Virtual Museum Exhibit, Florida Museum of Natural History
• Web Page Design:
• Aucilla River Prehistory Project Main Site
• Aucilla River Times, 1997 , 1998, and 1999 issues
• Links in Archaeology
• Southeastern Estuarine Research Society
• Florida Ecological and Evolutionary Symposium (with C. Douglas Weaver)
• Joan Herrera - Echinoid Larval Ecology and Life History Evolution

Education

• Ph.D. August 1998, University of Florida, Zoology, GPA: 4.00
• M.Ed. December 1985, University of Florida, Secondary Science Education and Curriculum, GPA: 4.00 (Major)
• B.S. August 1978, University of Florida, Animal Science, GPA: 3.10 (Undergraduate)

Awards and Scholarships

• Yardley Dissertation Fellowship, College of Liberal Arts and Science, University of Florida (1996)
• William W. Behrens, Jr./Florida Institute of Oceanography Award for outstanding student presentation in Marine Science/Oceanography at the Florida Academy of Sciences (1995)
• National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Student Fellowship, Office of Naval Research (1991-1994)
• Presidential Recognition of Outstanding Students Award, University of Florida (1994, 1995)
• Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, University of Florida (1993-1994)
• Alpha Epsilon Lambda, The honor society of graduate and professional school students, National Member (1993), National Fellow (1995)
• First Place Paper, Biological Sciences, Graduate Student Forum, University of Florida (March 24, 1993)
• Grinter Fellowship, University of Florida (1990-1993)
• Friday Harbor Laboratories Student Fellowship, University of Washington (1991)
• Graduate Assistantship, University of Florida (1990-1991, 1994-1996)

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Research Grants

• Florida Institute of Oceanography, Keys Marine Laboratory, support for graduate student research (1993, 1994)
• Lerner-Gray Fund for Marine Research, American Museum of Natural History (1993)
• Research Travel Grant, The Graduate School, University of Florida (1993)
• Grant in Aid of Research, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society (1992)
• Travel Grant, Graduate Student Council, University of Florida (1992, 1993, 1994)

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Service

• Dive Safety Board, University Governance of Diving Science and Safety (1995-1999)
• Graduate School Strategic Planning Sub-Committee on Protecting Student Rights (Intellectual Property, Authorship, Management of Grievances, Student Governance) (1995-1996)
• President, Zoology Graduate Students' Association, University of Florida (1994-1995)
• Director, Graduate Student Forum, Graduate Student Council, University of Florida (1994-1995)
• Graduate Student Representative to The Graduate Council, advisory board of The Graduate School, University of Florida (1994-1995)
• Search Committee, Associate Dean of the Graduate School, University of Florida (1994)
• President, Graduate Student Council, University of Florida (1993-1994)
• Graduate Student Representative to the Committee on the Status of Tuition Waivers, Graduate Council, The Graduate School, University of Florida (1993-1994)
• Vice President, Zoology Graduate Students' Association, University of Florida (1992-1993)
• Zoology Department Representative to Graduate Student Council, University of Florida (1992-1993)
• Travel Grant Committee, Graduate Student Council, University of Florida, (1992-1994; Chair, 1993)
• Graduate Student Forum Committee, Graduate Student Council, University of Florida (1992-1995)
• Child Care Committee, Graduate Student Council, University of Florida, (1992-1994; Chair, 1993-1994)
• Dive Master for Aucilla River Prehistory Project of the Florida Museum of Natural History and the National Geographic Society (1991-1999)
• Dive Master for Oceanographic Practicum Class Research Cruise, University of Florida (1992)
• Assistant for Marine Biology Class Research Cruise, University of Florida (1992, 1995, 1997, 1998)
• Secretary, Zoology Graduate Students' Association, University of Florida (1991-1992)
• Undergraduate Committee, Zoology Department, University of Florida (1991-1992)

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Professional Societies

• Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology
• Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
• American Association for the Advancement of Science
• Alpha Epsilon Lambda (honorary)

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Presentations and Invited Lectures

• Graduate Student Forum, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (April, 1998)
• Graduate Student Forum, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (March, 1996)
• Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, Washington, D.C. (December, 1995)
• Larval Biology Meeting, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Fort Pierce, FL (August, 1995)
• Florida Academy of Sciences, University of Tampa, Tampa, FL (May, 1995)
• American Society of Zoologists, St. Louis, MO (January, 1995)
• Florida Academy of Sciences, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, FL (March, 1994)
• American Society of Zoologists, Los Angeles, CA (December, 1993)
• Scientific Diving Seminar Series, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (April, 1993)
• Graduate Student Forum, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (March, 1993)
• American Society of Zoologists, Vancouver, B.C., Canada (December, 1992)
• Guest lectures in Marine Ecology, Invertebrate Zoology, and Nonmajors Biology (1991-2001)

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Publications

Dissertation

• Herrera, J.C. (1998). Nutritional strategies of echinoplutei. (Ph.D. Dissertation. University of Florida).

Published Abstracts

• Herrera, J.C. (1995). Life history theory and intermediate energetic strategies. (American Zoologist, 35(5): 61A)
• Herrera, J.C. (1994). Maternal investment vs. larval feeding: effects on growth, development, and metamorphosis in larvae of the sand dollar Encope aberrans. (American Zoologist, 34(5): 563A)
• Herrera, J.C. (1993). Body form and skeletal growth in larvae of the sea urchin Lytechinus variegatus in response to differences in diet. (American Zoologist, 33(5): 119A)
• Herrera, J.C. and McEdward, L.R. (1992). Body form and skeletal growth in larvae of the sea urchin Lytechinus variegatus. (American Zoologist, 32(5): 115A)

Poster

• Lawrence, J.M., J. Herrera and J. Cobb.  (2003).  Vertical posture of the clypeasteroid sand dollar Encope michelini.  International Echinoderm Conference.

Journal Articles

• Herrera, J.C., S.K. McWeeney and L.R. McEdward.  (1996).  Diversity of energetic strategies among echinoid larvae and the transition from feeding to nonfeeding development. (Oceanologica Acta, 19(3-4): 313-321).
• Lawrence, J.M. and J. Herrera.  (2000).  Stress and deviant reproduction in echinoderms. (Zoological Studies, 39(3): 151-176).
• Lawrence, J.M., J. Herrera and J. Cobb.  (accepted).  Vertical posture of the clypeasteroid sand dollar Encope michelini.  (Journal of the Marine Biological Association).
• McEdward, L.R. and J.C. Herrera. (1999). Body form and skeletal morphometrics during larval development of the sea urchin Lytechinus variegatus. (Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 232(2): 151-176).
• Herrera, J.C. and L.R. McEdward. (In prep.). Morphological plasticity of larvae of the sea urchin Lytechinus variegatus in response to differences in diet.
• Herrera, J.C. and R.W. Portell. (In prep.).  A new species of Arbacia (Echinoidea:Arbaciidae) from the Anastasia Formation in Florida.
• McWeeney, S.K., J.C. Herrera and L.R. McEdward. (In prep.). Phenotypic plasticity in echinoid larvae in response to nutritional conditions: the role of maternal reserves in the expression of plasticity.

Popular Articles

• Herrera, J. C. (1997) ARPP reinacts 'A Naturalist in Florida', Aucilla River Times, 10(1): 19.
• Herrera, J. C. (1998) 'A Naturalist in Florida': an update, Aucilla River Times, 11(1): 20.
• Herrera, J. C. (1998) ARPP OnLine, Aucilla River Times, 11(1): 33.
• Herrera, J. C. (1999) Matthew Mihlbachler wins Patterson Award, Aucilla River Times, 12(1): 10.
• Herrera, J. C. (1999) Determining the species source of prehistoric ivory, Aucilla River Times, 10(1): 17.
• Herrera, J. C. (1999) Wacissa bison radiography, Aucilla River Times, 10(1): 19.
• Herrera, J. C. (1999) ARPP produces educational poster, Aucilla River Times, 10(1): 20-21.
• Herrera, J. C. (1999) 'A Naturalist in Florida': video update, Aucilla River Times, 10(1): 37.
• Herrera, J. C. (1999) ARPP Open House, Aucilla River Times, 10(1): 39.
• Herrera, J. C. (1999) ARPP OnLine, Aucilla River Times, 10(1): 41.
• Herrera, J. C. (1999) ARPP displays for Forest Capital Museum, Aucilla River Times, 10(1): 42.

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Certifications

• Secondary Science - Biology, Chemistry (State of Florida)
• SCUBA - Research (UF/AAUS, PADI); Rescue, Cavern, Master (PADI)
• CPR/First Aid (NAUI)
• Oxygen Management (DAN)

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References

• Available upon request

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