Jose Judy Stervil

7643 Granada Blvd, Miramar, FL 33023 786 768 8163

Jstervil@stu.edu
EDUCATION_______________________________________________________________________________
Bachelor of Science in Biology
St. Thomas University
Fall 2011-Present
Minor in Psychology; GPA: 3.6/4.00
Coursework:
Introduction to Research Methods, Principles of Biology I &II, General Chemistry I &II, English
Composition I &II, Anatomy/ Physiology, Organic Chemistry I & II, Microbiology, Calculus I, Research
I, Physics I &II, and Biochemistry I.
EXPERIENCE______________________________________________________________________________
Lab Assistant
St. Thomas University
Spring 2012-Present
Plant Science Lab Manager
School of Science
Handled multifaceted laboratory tasks (e.g., sterilize instruments, make culture media, transfer plants to
new media biweekly) as the assistant to the Plant Science Lab. Prepared the students lab for different
laboratory sessions. Quickly became a trusted assistant known for can do attitude, flexibility and highquality work, thus, was promoted as the lab manager. Currently, my responsibilities include maintaining,
replacing equipment, and replenishing materials that are used regularly.
Summer Research
St. Thomas University
March 2013-Present
Internship II
USDA-ARS
Somatic Embryogenesis in Theobroma cacao from the National Germplasm Repository. The established
protocol of Somatic Embryogenesis was applied to perform secondary embryogenesis using cotyledonary
explants from genotypes that responded to primary embryogenesis. Different cacao genotypes were
obtained from USDA greenhouse to test the effect of time in different culture media have on the explants
response to somatic embryogenesis. Embryos obtained from secondary embryogenesis are used for
tertiary embryogenesis with the purpose of regenerating more embryos.
Summer Research
U.S. Department of Agriculture
June 2012- August 2012
Internship I
ARS
Explored anther culture in Theobroma cacao and gained exposure to different fields of study in
agriculture.
Brain Fair
Miami Childrens Museum
March 2014
Involved in teaching youngsters from different grade levels about the brain and its functions and provided
them with hands on experiences through dissection of sheep brains. Participated in teaching young people
about the ways in which the brain operate to send information to the rest of the body.
Girl Scout Science Fair
St. Thomas University
October 2011
Involved in teaching students the process of RNA extraction in Strawberries and assisted in setting up the
science labs
SKILLS AND ABILITIES____________________________________________________________________
Reliable, responsible
Team player, able to work independently as well
Multilingual:
o English (Fluent)
o French & Creole (Native)
o Spanish (Good understanding of spoken language)
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Lab Management/Research skills

HONORS AND AWARDS____________________________________________________________________

Deans List at St. Thomas University, Fall Term, 2013
Norbert Weiner Mathematical Contest, Second Place for Pre-Calculus, 2013
Certification of Appreciation for participation in Agro-ecology Symposium, Puerto Rico, May 6-10,
2013
National Society of Leadership and Success Training Program, November 30, 2012
USDA Internship Program Certificate of Appreciation, August 6, 2012
Deans List at St. Thomas University, Fall Term, 2011
INVOLVEMENT/ACTIVITIES_______________________________________________________________
National Society of Leadership and Success
FCCAgE Scholarship Program
Psychology Club
Creole Nation