Matthew Murray

Organized and dependable candidate with solid background in designing aircraft components and structures at the RC hobby grade and CAD level. Hardworking and passionate learner ready to take any early leap into the professional field. Willingness to take on added responsibilities and add an additional layer of creativity to the workforce.

• Achieved high honor roll every semester of high school career with a 4.0 unweighted GPA (4.5 weighted)
• Voted sportsmanship player of the year and senior of the year by football team and coaching staff senior year of high school
• Won lacrosse state championship as a player and team manager junior year of high school
• Recipient of a college scholarship through Scotch Plains Fanwood Scholarship Foundation
• Dean's List at Pennsylvania State University first semester, Fall 2023 with 3.82 GPA
• Three sport high school varsity athlete in football, winter track, and lacrosse

• PSU UAS (Penn State Unmanned Arial Systems) club member
• SEDS at Penn State club member (rocket club)
• Penn State College of Engineering main campus student

• RC enthusiast: Have been building and flying a number of different types of aircraft for over four years and have a proficiency in flying them. This includes fixed wing aircraft, quadcopters, helicopters, etc. Have used a number of different building methods over the years including foam board, PLA and other 3D printing filaments, carbon fiber, etc. Also have a proficiency in wiring and programming RC electronics.
• Sports: Have grown up exposed to the wide world of sports. Have been running and playing a variety of different sports since the moment I was able to stand and walk at four months old. Though I may not be the most athletic person in the world I have a strong passion for being active and interacting with others through various sport teams and competitions. The skills learned throughout being apart of teams and clubs throughout high school and prior will stick with me throughout the rest of my life.
• Online gaming
• Writing
• Music: Have been playing the trumpet since I was in 4th grade and have been apart of numerous ensembles throughout middle school to now in college. Will be minoring in music performance at Penn State University
• Yoga: Helps me to relax and focus my mind while also strengthening parts of the body