Current Address

201 Wolf Hall

University Park, PA 16802

Education

Madeleine Zalenski
(724) 841-4355 | mkz5073@psu.edu

Oakland Catholic High School

High School Diploma
Joan of Arc Society of Scholars
The Pennsylvania State University
Intended Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry Focus
The Millennium Scholars Program
Intended Minor in Spanish

Permanent Address
1043 Sophia Lane
Mars, PA 16046

Pittsburgh, PA
2010-2015
University Park, PA
2015-2019

Honors/Awards
2015 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist
Placed in the top 5% of more than 1.5 million students who took the 2013 PSAT/NMSQT
The National Honors Society
An organization that recognizes and honors students who have demonstrated excellence in areas of scholarship, leadership,
service, and character
The Millennium Scholars Program/ Scholarship
A highly selective program for students committed to pursuing a doctoral degree in science or engineering, and who are
driven to increasing the diversity of researchers in these fields
Braddock Scholarship
An $6,000 annual scholarship for students with excellent SAT performance, excellent letters of recommendation and an
outstanding high school transcript

Research Experience
Member of the Undergraduate Research Introduction to the Life Sciences
The Undergraduate Research Society
Learned a myriad of essential lab techniques and was exposed to a variety of fields of research

The Pennsylvania State University

2015 - Present

Service and Leadership

Pittsburgh, PA
Student Volunteer
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Shadyside
2014 - 2015
Escorted patients to various locations in hospital, assisted nurses, filed paperwork
The Pennsylvania State University
Member
The Pre-Medical Society
2015 - Present
A group of students who intend to pursue healthcare professions; assists with the development of professional contacts and provides
volunteer and service opportunities
Patzun, Guatemala
Missionary
Oakland Catholic High School Guatemala Mission Trip
2012 - 2014
Traveled for a span of 1 week each summer with a group of classmates to Patzun, Guatemala to assist at San Bernardino Catholic
School and at the orphanage, "El Hogar de los Ninos"

Work Experience
Associate
Panera Bread
Prepared food, sanitized work area(s)
Gained interpersonal and teamwork skills
Sales Associate
Toys R' Us
Assisted customers and responded to questions/complaints
Gained interpersonal skills

Skills
Lab Techniques:
DNA Extraction, DNA Cloning
PCR
Centrifugation
Gel Electrophoresis
Micropipetting
Gram Staining
Proficient in Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.)

Cranberry Township, PA
2013 - 2014
Cranberry Township, PA
2014 - 2015