JOSHUA MILES MESA
2704 Lynn Dell Drive
Kemp, TX 75143
(903)292-7453
CAREER GOAL
To become a researcher and instructor at the college professor level, studying ecology
and evolution.
EDUCATION
University of Texas at Tyler - Tyler, TX
Anticipated May 2013
Bachelor of Science: Biology
Current GPA: 3.72 Overall, 3.83 Biology and Chemistry Courses
LABORATORY SKILLS
Experience with the following laboratory techniques:
 DNA and protein extraction
 Polymerase Chain Reaction
 Gel electrophoresis
 Creation of plant genotype assays
 Experimental design involving large populations of Arabidopsis thaliana
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Research Assistant, University of Texas at Tyler
Biology Department, Banta Laboratory, August 2011-Present
 Grew and maintained over 2,000 plants (90 lines) of Arabidopsis thaliana.
 In charge of all the data collection and data management in the lab.
 Extracted DNA from plant tissue, ran PCR reactions, and ran gel electrophoresis
to genotype the plant for certain allelic combinations.
 Educated new lab members on laboratory protocols.
Undergraduate Research Assistant, University of Texas at Tyler
Biology Department, Ford Laboratory, June 2012-August 2012
 Sampled mussel fauna in locations of interest.
HONORS and AWARDS
University of Texas Summer Research Academy
 June 2012. Research Grant, $1000.
Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
President’s List
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Plant Physiology
Independent Study
Cell Biology
Vertebrate Natural History
Genetics
Ecology
Physiology
Evolution
Organic Chemistry I & II
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Statistics
PRESENTATIONS
UT System Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation
 August 2012. University of Texas at Tyler. Presentation on non-additive effects
on flowering time.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Experience with the following computer programs:
 Microsoft Office Suite
 ClustalW
 BioLign
 BioEdit