SHEALYN LAWLESS

35 Titanic Road
Forked River, New Jersey 08731
ShealynLawless27@gmail.com
Cell Phone: (732) 616-8039 Home Phone: (609) 693-7711

Education
Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050
SAT: Math: 720, Critical Reading: 720 = Score: 1440 Expected Graduation: June 2022
Unweighted GPA: 93.680
Research Experiences and Honors
MATES Freshman-Year Research
“The Effects of Various De-icing Agents on Palaemonetes spp.” (350+ hours) Forked River, New Jersey 2018-2019
Conducted extensive background research and compared the effects of conventional roadway
ice melts on estuarine shrimp species and water quality in a saltwater environment
Exhibited at the Delaware Valley Science Fair (placed 1st) and the Jersey Shore Science Fair
(placed 2nd)
Presented at the MATES Freshman Research Exposition (placed 1st and awarded best poster)
MATES Sophomore-Year Research
“Developing and Testing a Novel De-icing Agent with Minimal Faunal Impacts on Palaemonetes Manahawkin, New Jersey 2019-2020
spp.” (400+ hours)
Crafted a novel roadway ice melt utilizing chitosan and compared its effects on various shrimp
species and water quality to conventional ice melts in saltwater and freshwater environments
Honored with the title of International Finalist at the InspoScience Fair
Displayed at the Delaware Valley Science Fair (placed 1st), Jersey Shore Science Fair (placed
1st), New Jersey Academy of Science (NJAS) Junior Academy Science Fair, and the Delbarton
Science Fair
Presented at the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve (JCNERR) Lunch and
Learn and Radiant Research’s Student Science Discussion
Selected to serve as a student judge in the MATES Freshman Research Exposition
“A Comparison of Feeder Bird Species and Weather in Ocean County, New Jersey” (100+ hours) Forked River, New Jersey 2020
Analyzed and recorded temperature, number of birds, and bird species daily
Utilized various statistical tests to examine correlation
MATES Junior-Year Research
“The Effects of a Novel Aquatic Microplastic Extraction Method Utilizing Ferrofluids on Forked River, New Jersey 2020-2021
Palaemonetes spp.” (350+ hours)
Examined the effects of utilizing ferrofluid and vegetable oil to remove microplastics on
various shrimp species and water quality in saltwater and freshwater environments
Exhibited at the Jersey Shore Science Fair (placed 1st), Delaware Valley Science Fair (placed
2nd ), and the Radiant Research Science Symposium (awarded best in animal science)
Published in Radiant Research’s Student Journal
Hand-picked by Dr. Wnek to present at the National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools
(NCSSS) Research Conference
“An Analysis of Genetic Inheritance in Brassica rapa” (100+ hours) Manahawkin, New Jersey 2020-2021
Completed a three-month study observing and recording the genetic traits in various generations
of Field Mustard
Leadership Experiences
Project Terrapin, Overall Conservation Chairperson Manahawkin, New Jersey 2021- present
Continues to direct the Project Terrapin Nest Cover initiative
Overviews all activities and events
Project Terrapin, Conservation Coordinator (100+ hours) Manahawkin, New Jersey 2020- 2021
Directed the Project Terrapin Nest Cover initiative to conserve the terrapin population in the Barnegat
Bay
Trained organization members in conservation efforts
Presented at various symposiums and informed others about Northern Diamondback Terrapins
Project Terrapin, Events Coordinator in Training (40+ hours) Manahawkin, New Jersey 2019-2020
Organized events to benefit Northern Diamondback Terrapin conservation efforts
Volunteered to lead teams at numerous festivals
New Jersey Academy of Sciences, Junior Graphic Design Associate Virtual 2021- present
Creates artistic and informative social media posts to attract students to learn about various science
topics
Lacey Township High School Marching Band, Drumline Section Leader (1250+ hours) Lacey, New Jersey 2021- present
Leads and schedules percussions section practices
Competes in and previously won regional and state competitions
Earned a Varsity Letter due to my commitment and professionalism, member since 2016
LINK Neuroscience Student Discussion Group, Group Leader Virtual 2020-2021
Crafted entertaining PowerPoint Presentations to guide meeting
Guided discussions about various neuroscience topics
Recognitions and Awards
MATES High Honor Roll/Honor Roll Manahawkin, New Jersey 2020- present
Maintains A’s and high B’s in rigorous honors and dual-enrollment college courses at MATES
1st Place Spring Photo Contest, MATES Literary Magazine Manahawkin, New Jersey 2020- present
Selected by club members due to my advanced photography skills
Work Experiences
Lefty’s Tavern, Host/Busser (25+ hours summer weekly/8+ hours school weekly) Barnegat, New Jersey 2021- present
Responds to guest inquiries in a friendly and timely manner
Provides exceptional customer service
East Bay Italian Grill, Counter Person (15+ hours weekly) Barnegat, New Jersey 2021- present
Organizes and schedules reservations for customers daily
Communicates with customers and restaurant staff to guarantee that any concerns are promptly
addressed
Extracurricular Activities
MATES National Honors Society, Inductee Manahawkin, New Jersey 2021- present
Hand-picked by a board of MATES teachers due to my leadership experiences, community
involvement, and academic excellence
MATES Television (15+ hours) Manahawkin, New Jersey 2020- present
Creates various TV segments for audience’s entertainment
Selected due to my outgoing and kind personality
MATES Yearbook Club (20+ hours) Manahawkin, New Jersey 2020- present
Selects yearbook formatting for final print
Edits for any spelling and/or grammar errors
MATES Focus on the Drive, Graphic Designer (20+ hours) Manahawkin, New Jersey 2019- present
Designed the club logo
Participates in club meetings dedicated to learning about safe driving strategies
Lacey Township High School Jazz Band (400+ hours) Lacey, New Jersey 2020- present
Plays drum set in the award-winning jazz band
Competes in regional and state competitions
Lacey Township High School Concert Band (200+ hours) Lacey, New Jersey 2019- present
Skilled percussionist
Performs in all winter and spring concerts
Community Service
Ocean County Library Teen Volunteering (40+ hours) Forked River, New Jersey 2020- present
Lacey Township Performing Arts Boosters Association (PABA), Student Representative (50+ hours) Lacey, New Jersey 2016- present
MATES/Miscellaneous School Programs, leading school tours for prospective students (15+ hours) Manahawkin, New Jersey 2018- present
Brick Children’s Community Theatre (BCCT), Volunteer Stage Crew (20+ hours) Brick, New Jersey 2019- present
Personal Attributes
Certified Boating License holder in the State of New Jersey
Hard-working and committed- shown through my course work at MATES as well as my extracurricular activities
Advanced multi-tasking abilities- demonstrated in employments, community service, research, and extracurricular activities
Creative and innovative through my technological graphic design and photography skills with a specialty in wildlife
Musically inclined- apparent through drum set, marching snare drum, marching bass drum, guitar, and ukulele skills
Adroit in computer programs such as Canva, GIS, Microsoft Office, Prezi, and Google Drive