Last Updated on 23rd April 2020
BRADY NICHOLS
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
school.bnichols@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME 8/2020 - 6/2024
B.S. Biology (Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology Concentration) + B.S. Mathematics
Cumulative GPA: N/A | Major GPA: N/A
Marine Academy of Tech. and Environmental Science, Manahawkin, NJ 9/2016 - 6/2020
High School Diploma GPA: 93.15
Senior Research: Mathematical Modeling of Road to Plastron Heat Transfer and its Effect on the Inter-
nal Temperatures of Malaclemys terrapin terrapin
WORK EXPERIENCE
Terrapin Research Intern, Project Terrapin Summers 2018-2020
Worked on mark-recapture study at Cedar Run Dock Road in New Jersey. Captured and notched ter-
rapins and took physical measurements before release. Also worked on outreach goals, such as placing
signs and getting the local community interested in turtle conservation.
Summer Experience Teaching Assistant, MATES Summers 2018-2020
Educated 7-9th graders from Ocean County on the ecology of New Jersey through kayaking, seining,
birding. and more.
Summer Outreach Intern, Tuckerton Seaport Summers 2018-2019
Worked with and maintained horseshoe crab touch tank and terrapin tank. Gave presentations to visi-
tors during festivals and did outreach to various schools with diamondback terrapins. Also gave kayak
tours through Tuckerton Creek looking at trees, birds, and various other ecological aspects of Barnegat
Bay and the pine barrens.
RESEARCH
Poster Presentations
Independent Project - Biophysics, Advisor: Dr. John Wnek 9/2019 - 3/2020
Mathematical Modeling of Road to Plastron Heat Transfer and its Effect on the Internal Temperatures
of Malaclemys terrapin terrapin - Presented at Jersey Shore Science Fair
Independent Project - Microbiology, Advisor: Dr. John Wnek 9/2018 - 3/2019
An Analysis of Macroalgae as a Vector for Harmful Bacteria in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey - Presented
at Jersey Shore Science Fair
Independent Project - Mathematics, Advisor: Mr. Jason Kelsey 9/2016 - 4/2017
Accuracy of a Self-Made Model Rocket Simulation Program - Presented at Jersey Shore and Delaware
Valley Science Fairs
ACTIVITIES & LEADERSHIP
Senior Events Coordinator, MATES Project Terrapin 12/2016-6/2020
Supervised students caring for captive turtles, organized events to educate public about turtle conser-
vation.
Lead Programmer, MATES Robotics Team 10/2016-6/2020
FIRST Tech Challenge - Won regional League Tournament, qualified for State Championship; Built
teamwork, learned engineering skills & Java programming
Vice President MATES National Honor Society Chapter 9/2019-6/2020
Assisted in working programs and fundraisers, such as a school program that pairs NHS mentors with
freshmen mentees and a card-making campaign for David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation.
Team Member, MATES Envirothon A-Team 11/2018-6/2020
Environmental science competition with problem solving for modern agricultural issues. Studied ecology
and species identification focusing on wildlife
Team Member, MATES Shore Bowl A-Team 10/2018-6/2020
Competed against regional teams in oceanography quiz bowl. Focus area was marine biology - plankton,
ecology, etc.
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Category Awards, Jersey Shore Science Fair 2017, 2019
3rd in Mathematics Category 2017, Honorable Mention in Microbiology 2019
Category Awards, Delaware Valley Science Fair 2017
3rd in Mathematics Category 2017
ONR Special Award, Office of Naval Research 2017
Awarded at Delaware Valley Science Fair for "producing and presenting [a] quality science and engi-
neering project."
SKILLS
Programming
Python for Data Analysis, LATEX, Java
Research
Bird Identification, Fish Identification, Water Quality Testing and Analysis, Scientific Writing,
Scientific Presenting
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
High School:
Aquatic Ecology
Research Methods
Biotechnology
Oceanography
Geophysics/Astrophysics
Computer Science with Data Analysis
Environmental Science
REFERENCES
John Wnek, PhD
Research Coordinator and Founder, Project Terrapin
Supervisor and Teacher
Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science
195 Cedar Bridge Rd. Manahawkin. NJ 08050
jwnek@mail.ocvts.org
Relationship: Oceanography Instructor, Research Advisor, Project Terrapin Advisor
Jason Kelsey
Teacher and Research Advisor
Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science
195 Cedar Bridge Rd. Manahawkin. NJ 08050
jkmates151@gmail.com
Relationship: Birding Club & Shore Bowl Advisor, Biology Instructor, Research Advisor
