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Hometown: Rockaway Beach Queens, NY

Major: Chemical and Molecular Engineering

Year: Sophomore

High School: The Scholars Academy

Biography:

Jaylynn plans on studying neuroscience, psychology and human behavior, environmental studies, nanoscale studies, and materials interaction with the environment in their time at Stony Brook. In their free time, Jaylynn likes to read books about the brain/mind and human behavior, go to the gym, skateboard, listen to music, and occasionally crochet. Before becoming a Simons STEM Scholar, Jaylynn was the President of the Future Engineers Club at their high school. Jaylynn is most excited about learning as much as possible not only in academics but about everyone in the Stony Brook community along with getting involved in as much as they possibly can in clubs, community service and many different research projects.

Leading the Future:

“I want to find better ways to battle climate change, and create a greener and healthier relationship between man made materials and the environment.”

Why did you become a Simons STEM Scholar?:

“To fulfill my desire to be a part of a true community where I know I would be supported and I could support those around me. At Simons I knew I would be more than just another college student, however, I did not expect to be a part of such a tight-knit family that will support me through anything. I became a Simons STEM Scholar to make a difference, learn how to fulfill my sense of curiosity, and better help my peers.”

What would you say to someone who is applying?:

“If you want to be a part of a family as opposed to being just another college student, Simons is the program for that. The Simons STEM Scholar program will teach you that you are capable of so much more than you think, and I promise you that is one great feeling. The choice to apply is definitely one I strongly encourage you to make.”

Research Experiences:

Summer 2024 - Stony Brook University under Dr. Maya Endoh Koga and Dr. Tad Koga on "Surface Structural analysis of Polylactic Acid at Bio Interface"