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

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