Greg Medwig Jr. was born and raised in Long Island, NY.  He began working as a shellfish harvester alongside his parents at the age of 5, making him a 4th-generation bayman.  Through his experience, he developed a strong work ethic, resilience, and an understanding that hard work pays off.  This ultimately pushed him through his academic journey at Farmingdale State College to earn a bachelor's degree with a double major and a double minor within a 4 year period, contribute to four unique research projects spanning different fields, work at an engineering firm & national laboratory, and serve as a peer tutor throughout.  His sister, Dr. Taylor Medwig-Kinney, also had a great impact on his professional development. She encouraged and motivated him to pursue a doctoral degree in engineering.  Greg truly believes the key to being successful in life is surrounding yourself with people who motivate you & believe in your abilities.