NathanielFurman

High honor roll junior at Fair Lawn High School combining molecular-biology research with advanced musical performance.

Experienced in DNA sequencing, laboratory protocols, orchestral leadership, and public engagement.

Seeks opportunities that join scientific inquiry with the discipline and expressiveness of the arts. Also an accomplished pianist.

EDUCATION

  • Fair Lawn High School (Fair Lawn, New Jersey)

  • Diploma expected June 2026

  • High Honor Roll, Grades 9-11

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Waksman student scholars program, rutgers university

Student Researcher, 2024-2025

  • Performed plasmid transformation, PCR, restriction digest, and gel electrophoresis.

  • Annotated novel DNA sequences, identified corresponding proteins, and deposited verified data in the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) database.

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE

  • More than ten years of formal study; repertoire includes Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff.

  • Six performances at Carnegie Hall; international appearance at L’Hippodrome de Côte d’Azur (Nice, France).

  • First Prize or Grand Prix in multiple international competitions (see “Honors and Awards”).

  • Approximately ten public concerts annually since 2022, including nursing homes and metropolitan venues.

  • Regular accompanist for local violinists and flutists.

  • YouTube channel: Nate The Pianist.

Pianist

Orchestra member all four years; selected for audition-only Chamber Orchestra as a freshman, promoted to second chair junior year.

Violinist, fair lawn high school orchestra
Music director, drama club

Arranged and performed the full score for Peter and the Starcatcher; coordinated choreography and vocal timing.

LEADERSHIP

  • Develops non-partisan presentations on economics, government, and current events.

  • Facilitates weekly discussions; increased membership from five to fifteen.

President, political action club (2025-present)
Academic decathlon (2022-present)

  • Team member and study-group leader; multiple regional and state awards, including back-to-back MVP.

ATHLETICS

Fair lawn high school fencing team (2022-present)

SERVICE

Long-Term-Care Volunteer

Вergen new bridge medical center
Fair lawn friends of music

Assisted with logistics for marching-band shows, indoor-percussion competitions, and school musicals.

Engaged residents in therapeutic activities; supported nursing staff with equipment and supply transport.

Event Volunteer

HONORS AND AWARDS

(2023, 2024, 2025)

Grand Prix

Rising Talents Music Competition

First Prize

(2023)

Samson Francois International Piano Competition

Jury Recognition

(2024)

Forte International Music Competition

Silver Award

(2025)

International Young Artists Competition

Bronze Medal

(2025)

Academic Decathlon—Science, New Jersey State

MVP

(2025)

Academic Decathlon—Regional and State

Acceptance

(2022)

New Jersey Region 1 Symphonic Band—Clarinet

Nathaniel Furman