Elizabeth T.

Piatkowski
123 Daybreak Court
Brick, New Jersey 08724
elizabethtp123@gmail.com
Home Phone: (732) 892-6845; Cell Phone: (732) 773-3616

Education
Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050
SAT: Math: 760 Critical Reading: 720 = Score: 1480; Essay Score = 20 Expected Graduation: June 2020
SAT Subject Tests: Math Level II: 670; Molecular Biology: 680; Unweighted GPA: 94.848
Chemistry: 660
Research Experience & Awards
Freshman Year Independent Research: The Analysis of Temperature Variation within Manahawkin, New Jersey 2016-2017
a Dormant Apis mellifera Hive (150+ hours)
● Hands-on field work to learn basic apiary practices, analyzed hundreds of
data points to conduct research
● Presented at MATES Freshman Research Project Exposition
○ Received 1st place in Zoology
○ Received Best Overall Research Award
○ Received 2nd place Best Research and Development Award
● Exhibited at Jersey Shore Science Fair and received Honorable Mention in
Zoology
● Presented research to New Jersey Beekeeping Association
Sophomore Year Independent Research: Determining the Extent of Permeation of Manahawkin, New Jersey 2017-2018
Sublimated Oxalic Acid within an Apis mellifera Hive with Relation to Internal
Temperature (250+ hours)
● Analyzed hundreds of data points from both field and lab settings to examine
standard apiary practices
● Exhibited at Jersey Shore Science Fair and received 2nd place in Zoology
● Exhibited at Delaware Valley Science Fair
○ Received 1st place in 10th grade Zoology
○ Received The Calvert Award from the American Entomological
Society and was inducted as official member
○ Received the FMC Corporation Award
Junior Year Research: Temporal Variations in Light Attenuation in Altered Coastal Manahawkin, New Jersey 2018-2019
Estuarine Systems (150+ hours)
● Collaborative Project - worked alongside colleague in data collection,
analysis, and presentations
● Examined lab-created water systems to simulate and produce real-life
applications
● Exhibited at Jersey Shore Science Fair and received 1st place in Team
Projects
● Exhibited at Delaware Valley Science Fair and received 3rd place in Team
Projects
MATES Collaborative Group Research:
● Sophomore Year: The Relationship of Water Quality Parameters to Manahawkin, New Jersey 2018
Freshwater Fish Species Diversity in Southern Ocean County, NJ
● Junior Year: The Effect of Inherited Alcohol Tolerance on Drosophila Manahawkin, New Jersey 2018-2019
melanogaster
Leadership Experience
MATES Project Terrapin: Conservation non-profit focused on research, education, Manahawkin, New Jersey 2017 - present
outreach, and care of the Northern Diamondback Terrapin in New Jersey
● Outreach Leader
○ Preparing, presenting, and leading educational & environmental Manahawkin, New Jersey 2017-2018
outreach sessions in both school and public settings
○ Attended and led monthly sessions after school hours to teach
students from 5-8th grade about the environment and ecological
sciences in 2 hour sessions
○ Provided school tours and information to prospective parents and
students attending after-school sessions
● Student Executive Leader Manahawkin, New Jersey 2018 - present
○ Overall director of all branch leaders and volunteers within Project
Terrapin at MATES
○ Planned and coordinated meetings for members
○ Organized significant fundraisers and conservation efforts
○ Researched corporate sponsors within the area
Religious Education: Visitation Church Brick, New Jersey 2018-2019
● CCD Teacher for 5th grade Students - taught weekly spiritual lessons
● Handled and calmed down often unruly students until well-behaved
● Led adolescents in spiritual discussions and how they can better the
community
MATES Student Government Manahawkin, New Jersey 2018 - present
● Elected as grade-wide representative at meetings and events
● Worked with other class representatives to organize fundraisers and
school/community givebacks
MATES Research and Development (RAD) Manahawkin, New Jersey 2018 - present
● Assisted underclassmen in developing research project ideas and proposals,
and helped with final poster designs and presentations

Recognitions
● Achieved MATES High Honor Roll or Honor Roll every semester Manahawkin, New Jersey 2016 - present
● MATES National Honor Society Inductee Manahawkin, New Jersey 2019 - present
○ Hand-selected by MATES Faculty

Extracurriculars
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Team Member Manahawkin, New Jersey 2018 - present
● Conservation organization focused on reinforcing the use of Bycatch-
Reduction-Devices in Barnegat Bay, NJ
● Assisted with crab pot assessments and research data collection
MATES Mock Trial Manahawkin, New Jersey 2016 - present
● 2017 County Champions
● Competed as Courtroom Sketch Artist during mock trials
MATES Key Club Manahawkin, New Jersey 2016 - present
● Attended group meetings and participated in various events
MATES Spanish Club Manahawkin, New Jersey 2016 - present
● Attended group meetings and helped organize club fundraisers
MATES Relay for Life Manahawkin, New Jersey 2016 - present
● Attended overnight events in support of MATES team and donated funds in
support of affected MATES families
MATES Business Club Manahawkin, New Jersey 2018 - present
● Active participation in meetings including financial discussions and stock
market simulations
Community Service
MATES Project Terrapin (70+ hours) Manahawkin, New Jersey 2016 - present
● Extremely active participation in various outreach events and public
presentations
● Participated in various volunteer and conservation opportunities including
beach sweeps
● Assisted at various open houses and meet and greets for MATES representing
Project Terrapin
Local Parish Volunteer: Saint Peter’s Church (100+ hours) Point Pleasant Beach, New 2013 - present
● Head Altar Server Jersey
● Assisted priests on altar before, during, and after mass
● Trained younger, inexperienced altar servers both before and after mass
Community Apiary Work (30+ hours) Wall Township, New Jersey 2016 - present
● Assisted professional apiarists at organic farm with numerous hives
● Took excellent care of hives during both winter and summer months,
including regular hive maintenance
● Includes preparing hives for winter, opening hives for summer, regular hive
maintenance
● Attended various New Jersey Beekeeping Association events
Research Data Collection (10 hours) Manahawkin, New Jersey 2017
● Collected various plant measurements for published graduate research project
● Assisted in Dune Grass Planting
Chosen to represent the Student Body at MATES events including Orientation, Manahawkin, New Jersey 2017 - present
Freshman Meet & Greet, and Information Sessions for Incoming Students

Work Experience
Sedge Island Educational Intern Island Beach State Park, 2018 - present
● Small island located in Barnegat Bay, off the coast of Island Beach State New Jersey
Park that works with residential groups with conservation, environmental
education, and research in field settings
● Worked especially with other teenagers and children
● Field and research experience on overnight stays
● Accompanied MATES freshman on Sedge Experience Trip as
upperclassmen leader both Junior and Senior Year
Pizza Plus Point Pleasant Beach, New 2018 - present
● Direct customer relations with locals, tourists, and foreigners (took, prepared, Jersey
and gave out food orders)
● Short order cook
● Responsible for maintaining cash register integrity (gave change and counted
money; closed and counted registers) each shift
● Trained new and inexperienced employees

Certification and Personal Attributes

● Obtained New Jersey Boating License
● Exceptional interpersonal communications and public speaking skills
exemplified in leadership and work experience
● Strong passion and devotion for fine art, design, and visual studies
○ Designed MATES Birding Club Logo twice
○ Designed Sedge Island Research Study logo
○ Experience in illustration, water color, and basic animation