Morgan S.

Zylinski
118 Magee Avenue ● Lavallette New Jersey 08735
morganzylinski@gmail.com ● (848)240-3274

Education:
Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) Manahawkin, New Jersey
Expected Graduation: June 2025 GPA: 4.0 SAT: Math 680 Reading/Writing 710 Total Score: 1390

Research and Leadership Experiences:

Sophomore Research Project: 150+ hours: 2022-2023
Analysis and Seasonal Comparison of Mainland and Marshland Soils Located in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey

● Analyzed seasonal fluctuations of the biogeochemical properties within the Barnegat Bay saltmarshes
● Developed multitude of sampling and field study skills
● Presented research findings at high-level research expositions

Awards: Jersey Shore Science Fair: 1st Place Earth and Space Science Category
Delaware Valley Science Fair: Honorable Mention Earth and Space Science Category
Bill Rissinger Award for Earth and Space Sciences
Drexel University Award: 2nd Place-Research on Environment
` Selected to Present at NJ Southern Junior Science and Humanities Symposium

Freshman Research Project: 60+ hours: 2021-2022

Comparing the Efficiency of Photovoltaic Solar Panels in a Unaltered and Coastally Simulated Environment

Awards: MATES Freshman Research Symposium: First Place in Engineering

Academic Skills and Coursework:

Geographical Information Systems (GIS): 11th grade
● Proficient in the understanding and use of GIS
● Applied GIS software in creation of maps with use of public mapping data and systems
● Created ArcGIS Story Maps of independent research data and locations

Lab and Field Work: 9th, 10th, 11th grades

● Conducted labs inclusive of prelabs and postlabs
● Adept in use of microscopes, field equipment, and chemicals during labs and field research
● Applied lab safety skills and complied with safety procedures
● Skilled in recognizing and identifying field flora and fauna

Autocad and Fusion 360: Engineering and Design: 11th grade

● Designed products in an online application
● Applied trial and error and problem-solving engineering techniques
● Collaborated in a team to design a product

Leadership Roles:
Research and Development (RAD) Leader (70+ hours): 2023-present
● Organize teams to assist first-year students in research projects
● Assist and monitor progress of students in creation and development of methodologies and hypotheses
● Facilitate presentations to students and parents on freshman research requirements

Care Leader: Project Terrapin (450+ hours): 2021-present

Project Terrapin is a non-profit organization preserving & protecting the Northern Diamondback Terrapin
● Organize and managed care team
● Facilitate team meetings to communicate care information
● Developed action plan for community and school-based fundraising
Beach Sweep Captain: Clean Ocean Action (15+ hours): 2023-present
● Organize and communicate dates and times of the bi-annual Beach Sweeps
● Collected and recorded data on debris found during beach sweep
● Conducted beach sweeps from 2018-present (20+ hours)

Athletics & Extracurriculars

Varsity Soccer: 9th, 10th, and 11th grade
● Positions: Center Back, Outside Back, Defensive Midfielder
● Divisional Champions: 2021, 2022, 2023
● Central Jersey Group I Champions: 2022
● New Jersey Group I Finals: 2022

Varsity Swimming: 9th, 10th, and 11th grade

● Events: 50, 100, 200 Freestyle, 100 Butterfly, Medley Relays
● Divisional Champions: 2022, 2023
● Awarded 2023 Most Improved

Varsity Softball: 9th, 10th, and 11th grade

● Positions: Outfielder, Third Base, Back-up Catcher
● 2021 Divisional Champions

Club Soccer: Brick Township Soccer Academy: Superstorm: 2022-present

● Positions: Center Back, Outside Back, Defensive Midfielder
● Compete in high level league - EDP in Fall, Winter, and Spring
● Multiple Tournament Champions

Spanish Club Member (15+ hours): 2021-present

Chemistry Lab Assistant (2+ hours): 2023-present

Community Service
Student Ambassador for MATES (16+ hours): 2023
● Provided orientation seminars to freshman,
● Served as greeter/host at MATES open house
● Assisted with organization and activities at MATES summer camp

New Jersey Academy of the Sciences (8+ hours): 2023

● Facilitated presentation set-up and Q&A session for junior presenters

Island Beach State Park Beach Plum Festival Volunteer (6+ hours): 2023
● Promoted Project Terrapin program and assist with children’s activities

Employment:
Ocean Lifeguard, Lavallette Beach Patrol, Borough of Lavallette: 2022-present
● Trained in all aspects of life saving techniques and maintain physical fitness through daily drills
● Communicate with public on ocean conditions and establish safety zones for swimming

Certifications and Skills:

● Proficiency in conversational Spanish
● Possess public speaking skills
● New Jersey State Boating License