1. Christopher Ma
4588 Kingscup Court (443) 789-0670
Ellicott City, MD 21042 cma@terpmail.umd.edu
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry Expected May 2017
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Current GPA: 3.892; Science/Math GPA: 3.885
Dean’s List (All Semesters)
LEADERSHIP Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
EXPERIENCE University of Maryland, College Park
Lower Division Stockroom Assistant July 2015– August 2015
• Prepared materials and reagents for chemistry lab courses
• Assisted students and teaching assistants with instrumental and experimental issues
Discussion and Lab Teaching Assistant September 2014 – Present
• Taught Organic Chemistry I (CHEM231) for 1 semester and Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
(CHEM232) for 2 semesters
• Taught General Chemistry and Energetics (CHEM271) for 1 semester and General
Bioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory (CHEM272) for 1 semester
American Chemical Society Student Affiliates Chapter
University of Maryland, College Park
President May 2014 – Present
• Conducted and presided over general body and officer meetings
• Ensured that officers properly perform their responsibilities
• Organized and participated in events, such as fundraisers and community outreach programs
• Prepared lesson plans and chemical demonstrations for our high school tutoring program
Eventmaster December 2013 – May 2014
• Planned, organized, advertised, and executed events that promoted the organization’s goals
• Conversed with professors and invited them to speak at American Chemical Society seminars
• Collaborated with the President to ensure the fluidity of activities
University Student Judiciary
University of Maryland, College Park
Appellate Board Member May 2014 – Present
• Reviewed different academic dishonesty cases and determined the reasons for their actions
• Evaluated the legitimacy and truth in their responses for their XF appeals
• Discussed with Appellate Board members to determine whether XF petitions and appeals
should be accepted, revised or rejected
Education Team Member December 2013 – May 2014
• Highlighted the importance of academic integrity, student ethical development, and student
conduct
• Educated the campus community about academic dishonesty by leading academic integrity
presentations and assisting with event execution
• Created events and contests that promoted themes related to integrity, character and ethics

2. Tutor America
Howard County, MD
Tutor January 2014 – Present
• Clarified and taught concepts in math and science to students of all ages
• Created lesson plans and assignments
• Provided students with different studying skills to help them become independent
Science and Global Change Scholars Program
University of Maryland, College Park
Representative / Student Advisory Board Member September 2013 – May 2015
• Collaborated with representatives from other Scholar programs to discuss multiple issues and
proposals to improve the campus community
• Informed students and faculty members on upcoming events
• Volunteered in many events, such as award ceremonies and relaxation events
Scholars Academic Affairs Committee
University of Maryland, College Park
Member September 2013 – May 2015
• Organized meetings with committee and faculty members
• Advertised and executed events that were aimed to bolster academic performance
RESEARCH Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Wang Group
EXPERIENCE University of Maryland, College Park
Undergraduate Research Assistant June 2015 - Present
• Investigated the chemoenzymatic properties of the glycosynthase mutants of endoglycosidase
F1, F2 and F3
• Synthesized novel glycopeptides and glycoproteins by exploring the roles of the
glycosynthase mutants
• Techniques utilized include: high-performance liquid chromatography, electrospray
ionization mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, protein purification
and expression, molecular cloning, and site-directed mutagenesis
Department of Animal and Avian Sciences, Biswas Group
University of Maryland, College Park
Undergraduate Research Assistant January 2014 – Present
• Conducted statistical analysis of data to determine the effectiveness of citrus-derived oil and
its components on eliminating different bacteria, such as S. agalactiae and S. aureus
• Assessed the effectiveness of citrus-derived agents and its components on preformed biofilms
• Techniques utilized include: growth inhibition assay, gel electrophoresis, bacterial
transformation, gel extraction, maxiprep PCR, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
VOLUNTEER Washington Adventist Hospital
EXPERIENCE Takoma Park, Maryland
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Volunteer September 2014 – Present
Emergency Room Volunteer June 2014 – September 2014
HONORS College Park Scholars: Science and Global Change September 2013 – May 2015
& Primannum Honor Society January 2014 – Present
AWARDS Biology Honors Program March 2014 – Present