Revamped 2024 ReMatch+ Initiative
Princeton University's ReMatch program is an exciting opportunity for first- and second-year undergraduate students, providing them with hands-on experience in various research fields and methodologies while building critical research skills and subject expertise.
The program, launched in 2014, offers personalized mentorship from graduate students and postdoctoral fellows across various disciplines. This unique opportunity gives undergraduates an insightful perspective into a career in academic research.
ReMatch also provides fellowship funding for joint summer research projects and mentorship between undergraduates and graduate students/postdoctoral fellows. Sign-ups for interested students and fall events are currently open.
One of the many benefits of ReMatch is the chance for students to work on real research projects. For instance, Keith Matanachai, a participant in the program, led a research project on upcycling plastic waste using zeolite catalysts under the guidance of Jun Zhi Tan and Professor Michele L. Sarazen. Detailed statistical analysis was conducted, and infrared spectroscopy methodologies were learned to visualize Keith's findings that the solid residue from the reaction is composed of hydrocarbons and supports the reaction.
Another participant, Micah Petit-Bois, delved into the role of music in guiding attention in multimedia. Jewel Merriman studied the role of the cerebellum in cognitive aging and brain reserve under the mentorship of Fred Uquillas and Professor Jesse Gomez.
Zhiwen Wu, another ReMatch participant, synthesized new biphasic transition metal chalcogenides for energy storage under the mentorship of Joseph W. Stiles and Professor Leslie Schoop. Zhiwen's research focused on creating a more sustainable battery solution using sodium iron sulfite.
The ReMatch program is not just about research; it's also about fostering mentorship skills among graduate students. The 2023 summer session, "Effective Research Mentorship for Graduate Students: ReMatch+ (Session 8)," offers workshops to graduate students to develop mentorship capabilities that are crucial for their academic and professional growth.
Interested students can join the interest list to learn more about ReMatch, and sign up to speak with potential mentors and learn about their research endeavors at the Meals for Mentoring events on November 14th and November 15th. More information about the ReMatch program can be found on the provided link.
In summary, ReMatch at Princeton is a valuable resource for undergraduate students, offering them a chance to explore different research fields, build critical research skills, and gain valuable mentorship from graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. The program also provides funding for summer research projects and focuses on developing mentorship skills among graduate students for their academic and professional growth.
- Participating in Princeton University's ReMatch program not only allows undergraduate students to develop their research skills in various fields, but also offers them an opportunity to delve into education-and-self-development through online-education, learning from graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
- By taking part in the ReMatch program, undergraduate students can build critical research skills, engage in real research projects, and leverage these experiences to expand their knowledge in education-and-self-development, particularly in the domain of online-education and learning.
