Ankara, Turkey | +90 544 735 5015 | ada.erdem2021@gmail.com | www.adaerdem.com
A proactive leader and IB Diploma Candidate (Class of 2027) with a global perspective and dual native fluency (English/Turkish). Driven by an interdisciplinary passion for medicine, sustainable engineering, and medical law. Proven ability to design innovative solutions to complex problems, build communities from the ground up, and demonstrate long-term commitment to ambitious goals.
BLIS (Bilkent Laboratory & International School) | Ankara, Turkey
IB Diploma Candidate (Expected Graduation: 2027)
IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Diploma (2023)
DoDEA Ankara EHS (Department of Defense Education Activity) | Ankara, Turkey
Elementary & Middle School (2015 - 2020)
Award: President's Education Awards Program: Outstanding Academic Excellence (Received from U.S. Ambassador David M. Satterfield)
Medical Shadow | Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Dept. of Cardiology
Actively shadowed Prof. Dr. Tamer Sayın, observing complex angiography procedures, ECHO/ECG labs, and intensive care unit (ICU) operations.
Analyzed the clinical application of modern medical technology and patient management protocols.
Research Focus: Developed an academic research goal focused on Medical Law & Ethics, aiming to investigate legislation governing doctor-patient relations after observing the profound impact of positive, modern communication on patient outcomes.
Project Lead & Designer: "Solisfoco" Passive Heating System
Designed a sustainable, passive solar heating system for residences in continental climates, utilizing "Trombe Wall" principles to reduce energy consumption.
Project was selected by the BLIS Science Committee and presented at the Science Heroes Association's official Science Festival.
Concept Designer: "ForestAnkara" Reforestation Project
Conducted research on climate change-related maladaptation in Ankara's urban flora.
Designed a conceptual framework for a large-scale, climate-resilient urban reforestation project.
Founder & Organizer: BLIS Tennis Working Group
Took initiative after official requests for a school tennis club were unanswered; independently founded and organized a student-led tennis community.
Transformed a latent student interest into an active group that coordinates regular matches and activities, fostering a school-wide athletic community.
Tutor & Community Mentor
Private Tutor: Provides private piano and tennis lessons to students, focusing on academic and skill development.
Volunteer Teacher: Taught mathematics to 5th-grade students at the School Support Association (Okul Destek Derneği) (2023-2024).
Reading Mentor: Mentored new students at the DoDEA Library, teaching reading/writing and organizing literary events (2020-2021).
Conservatory-Level Pianist | Hacettepe University State Conservatory
Has trained in classical piano with Dr. Aylin İpekçioğlu since the 1st grade.
Performed multiple solo recitals at public venues, including the Çankaya Municipality Cultural Center and DoDEA School Concerts.
Professional Stage Actress
Cast in lead and supporting roles for three consecutive years in professional theater productions directed by Mr. Stuart Downing (BESA) (2017-2019).
Performed in The Jungle Book, The Prince and the Pauper, and Witchwood for audiences of 500+ at the professional Farabi Stage in Ankara.
Marathon Runner: Successfully completed the International Runkara Half Marathon (21K) (2025).
Tournament Tennis Player: Competed as a licensed athlete for the Ankara Tennis Club (ATK) in numerous national-level Summer and Winter Cup tournaments across Turkey (Ankara, Izmir).
Volleyball Player: Competed for the Ankara Atak Sports Club and the BLIS School Team.
Scout: Participated in the DoDEA & U.S. Embassy Scouting group, completing rigorous winter survival camps, including in the Bolu mountains.
Award: President's Outstanding Academic Excellence Award (2020)
Certificate: HarvardX: The Health Effects of Climate Change
Award: DoDEA Science Fair Award (Project: "The Effects of Ship Hull Forms on Velocity")
Languages: English (Native), Turkish (Native), Spanish (Intermediate)
Additional Training: Astronomy and Chemistry (Instructed by former NASA personnel).