1. Erica Jane Makar
7217 Meadow Wood Way, Clarksville, MD 21029
emakar@tulane.edu | 443-896-6609
Objective
Education
Research
Experience
Skills
Service-oriented biology student with community development experience seeking entry
level research positions before applying to medical school.
Tulane University New Orleans LA
Bachelors of Science Cell and Molecular Biology
Bachelors of Science Public Health; coordinate major in International Development
 Dean’s List, 4 years total
 Tulane Academic Merit Scholarship Recipient of $22,000 per annum, 4 years total
 Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society 2012 Chapter Scholarship Recipient of $250
 Tulane Athletic Managers Scholarship Recipient of $4-6,000 per semester, 7 total
 Newcomb College Institute Grant Scholarship to attend 2015 Public Leadership
and Education Network conference Awarded $1,400 budget
Tulane University Cell & Molec. Biology Dept Lab Assistant New Orleans, LA
Conduct minimum inhibitory concentration assays of long chain phenolic
antimicrobial compounds; perform lab work under Biosafety Level–2 conditions with
strains P. vulgaris, C. freundii, and others
SIT Independent Study Project Principle Investigator, Arica, Chile
Under the guidance of Dr. Rossana Testa, Ms. Makar researched communal water,
sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) access, knowledge, and practices in a Chilean slum
with IRB-approved surveys; coordinated meetings/interviews with professors,
government officials, nonprofits, and community leaders; and presented findings in
country May 27 2014 and at the Tulane International Symposium Sept 23, 2014.
University of Maryland School of Medicine Research Intern, Baltimore, MD
Studied cellular apoptosis and glial inflammation in a co-culture in vitro model of
Parkinson’s disease with immunohistochemistry, Western blotting, and fluorescent
imaging; presented original research in 2011 Google Science Fair
Encore Academy Programming & ESL Assistant, New Orleans, LA
Tutor & organize activities for Hispanic students ages 7-12 at a local charter school
SUDZ Soap L3C Public Health Representative, New Orleans LA
Research health benefits of WASH initiatives to inform outreach materials for a
socially responsible student-run business; connect with abroad WASH organizations
Tong-Len Community Organization, Project Manager, Lower Dharamsala, India
Managed a community project which enables Charad Khan slum women to make, use,
and sell Himalayan soap, and organized the construction of low-tech ‘sinks’ in a
community without running water
Girls in STEM Workshops Group Leader, New Orleans, LA
Led a group of 12 middle school girls to science, technology, engineering, and math
workshops one weekend per semester; debriefed and organized a presentation after
various STEM and empowerment activities led by Tulane researchers and faculty
Public Health Society Vice President of Service, New Orleans, LA
Connected PH students to service opportunities at urban farm & women’s shelter
Tulane University Housing & Residence Life Resident Advisor, New Orleans, LA
Enforced and maintained a safe, involved atmosphere in the residence hall for 50
freshmen girls; collaborated with 22 other RAs, professional staff, campus police, and
student clubs to program weekly activities for adaptation to university life
Languages: Proficient Spanish; Introductory French
Technical skills: Extensive experience with Western Blot, ELISA, MIC, and
immunocytochemistry assays; intermediate ArcGIS; proficient M.S. Word/Excel/PPT
August 2015
GPA: 3.72
Oct2014 –June 2015
May 2014
Oct 2010-Aug 2011
Aug2014 –Mar2015
March 2013 –
May 2015
June – Aug 2013
Nov & Feb 2014
Aug – Dec 2013
Aug 2012–May 2013