Resume6.10.2009

Jonathan Mejia

1715 Lacombe Ave Apt 4a · Bronx, NY 10473 · (646) 249-1132 · jmejia1187@gmail.com

EDUCATION:

University of Vermont, Burlington, VT               May 2009

Bachelors of Science degree in Biology, GPA 3.35

• Relevant Classes: Environmental Science, Ecology and Evolution, Organic Chemistry, Fundamentals of Calculus I&II, Genetics, Molecular and Cell Biology, Biological Anthropology, Behavioral Ecology, Elementary Physics, Basic Statistical Methods, Community Ecology, Biology of Ferns, Plant Growth and Development, Plant-Animal Interactions, Evolution, Speciation and Phylogeny, Pollution Ecology, Toxicology

• Dean’s List Fall 2005, Community Builder 2008

 

RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Researcher, McNair, University of Vermont               Summer 2008 to Spring 2009

• Participated in field research of my own design under the guidance of Aaron Ellison and Nick Gotelli
• Studied prey invertebrate availability in Harvard Pond for Sarracenia purpurea and web building spiders
• Prepared and presented a PowerPoint presentation on my research to my peers
• Calculated summary statistics on invertebrate communities in Harvard Pond
• Prepared an article on my summer research published in McNair Scholars Program Research Journal
• Presented a poster at UVM Student Research Conference (April 16, 2009)

 

Researcher, Harvard Forest, Harvard Forest in Petersham, MA               Summer 2008

• Participated in field research studying the relationship between carnivorous plants and spiders
• Collected and identified invertebrates caught in pitfall traps
• Prepared and presented a PowerPoint presentation on my research, at Harvard Forest
• Reviewed literature relevant to my research

 

Research Assistant, eBioMe, University of Vermont               Spring 2006 to Spring 2009

• Worked under the guidance of Nicholas Gotelli on an NSF funded research grant
• Field research on carnivorous plants and ant communities in New England
• Identified New England bog ants to species
• Calculated summary statistics on carnivorous plant measurements
• Presented PowerPoint presentation on my research to my peers

 

Lab Assistant, Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, University of Vermont               Summer 2005

• Prepared media for bacterial cultivation
• Inventoried laboratory chemicals

 

Research Student, Helix/EPSCoR High School Outreach Program, UVM                Summer 2003

• Participated in a study on the effects of genetically modified corn on European Corn Borers
• Worked with a partner on scientific research
• Grew European Corn borers and Bacillus thuringiensis on modified agar media
• Reported results in front of a live audience at University of Vermont
• Certificate of Achievement

 

SKILLS:             

• Microsoft Office, Statistical Programs (R and S plus), Math and Bio Aptitude, Bilingual (English, Spanish)
• Reliable, Detail Oriented, Communication (Written, Verbal, and Presentation Skills)

 

ACTIVITIES:

• Treasurer, UVM Juggling Club (Fall ‘07-Spring ‘09),
• Vice President, Horticulture Club (Fall ‘06-Spring ’07),
• Mentor, Alana Student Center Peer Mentoring Program (Fall ’06- Spring ’08)

 

References presented upon request