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Princeton University Blog: A New Platform for Student Researchers
Princeton University has recently announced the return of its student-run blog, set to launch on October 9, 2021. This platform will provide a space for a diverse group of students to share their research interests and academic pursuits, offering insights into various fields of study.
The blog will feature correspondents from different disciplines, each bringing a unique perspective to the table. Among the returning correspondents are Yubi Mamiya '26, Alexis Wu '25, Rebecca Cho '26, and Virginia Cobbs '25. Newcomers to the team include Angel Toasakul '27, Stanley Stoutamire '27, Nathan Nguyen '27, Advik Eswaran '27, and Ignacio Arias Philippi '25.
Yubi Mamiya, an engineering correspondent with a concentration in Computer Science, is also pursuing certificate programs in Engineering Biology and Global Health and Health Policy. Her research interests span across Artificial Intelligence, Neurotechnology, Disease and Disorders, Mental Health, Reproductive Justice, Healthcare, Educational Equity, Sustainability, Music, and Art in Social Movements. In her free time, Yubi enjoys singing at Saturday Morning Arts, running with Princeton Running Club, and reading.
Alexis Wu, another engineering correspondent, is enrolled in the B.S.E. degree program and is interested in Applications of Computing, Machine Learning, Computer Systems, Public Policy, Game Theory, Ethics, and Art History. In addition to her academic pursuits, Alexis is passionate about upcycling and thrift clothes, and singing Baritone for Princeton's acapella group, the Princeton Footnotes.
Nathan Nguyen, another engineering correspondent, is from Hanoi, Vietnam and is pursuing a degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering. His research interests lie in Bioengineering, Biomolecular Engineering, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Renewable Energy, Machine Learning, and AI. In his free time, Nathan enjoys hiking with friends and upcycling clothes.
Angel Toasakul, a natural sciences correspondent, is from Bangkok, Thailand and is pursuing a degree in Neuroscience. Her research interests include Neuroscience, Memory, Cognitive Science, Neurochemistry, Neurobiology, and Healthcare.
Stanley Stoutamire, a social sciences correspondent, is a sophomore from the Birmingham, Alabama area. His research interests include Rural Medicine, Healthcare Equity, Neglected American History, Social Implications of Meteorology, and Narrative Fantasy.
The blog will also feature correspondents with research interests in Biogeochemistry, Climate Science, Reconstruction Modeling, and Environmental Science (Rebecca Cho); Glaciology, Paleoclimate, Climate Science, Machine Learning, and Earth History (Advik Eswaran); legal history, German language and culture, polyliteracy, and paleography (Ignacio Arias Philippi); cellular function and microbiology (Haya Elamir); and ancient Greek and Roman Literature, History, Philosophy, Oncology, Microbiology, and Biomedical Sciences (Gabriel Ascoli).
In addition to the blog, Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) DC Center hosts events, including discussion series like “Books & Cocktails,” featuring conversations with authors, policy experts, and Princeton faculty. However, these are event write-ups, not a staffed blog with a defined correspondent team.
Despite the absence of a Princeton University blog with correspondents in the provided search results, the return of this student-run platform is an exciting opportunity for students to share their research and engage with the broader Princeton community and beyond.
- Yubi Mamiya, an engineering correspondent, not only explores the realms of Artificial Intelligence, Neurotechnology, and Sustainability through her research, but also allows these interests to intertwine with her lifestyle, as she sings, runs, and reads during her free time.
- The student-run blog at Princeton University will offer insights not only into the fields of engineering and natural sciences, but also into education-and-self-development and general-news topics, as correspondents dive into research interests such as Public Policy, Ethics, Art History, Paleography, and ancient Greek and Roman Literature.
