2024 ReMatch+ Initiative
Princeton's ReMatch Program Offers Summer Research Opportunities for Undergraduates
The ReMatch program at Princeton University provides a unique summer research experience for first- and second-year undergraduate students. Launched in 2014, the program connects students with graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, offering a hands-on opportunity to explore various research fields and build critical research skills.
This year, the program is open for sign-ups, with events scheduled for November 14th and November 15th, where potential mentors and their research endeavors can be learned about.
One of the ongoing research projects involves learning methodologies of infrared spectroscopy for hydro catalytic cracking experiments, under the guidance of Jun Zhi Tan and Professor Michele L. Sarazen. The aim is to improve the method of catalytic hydrocracking, with the ultimate goal of plastic upcycling using zeolites. The motivation behind this research is to address long-term environmental pollution caused by significant plastic waste. The solid residue from the reaction is composed of hydrocarbons, supporting the reaction and the upcycling process.
Zhiwen Wu, another participant in ReMatch, is synthesizing new biphasic transition metal chalcogenides for energy storage, with a focus on creating more sustainable batteries using sodium iron sulfite.
Jewel Merriman, a participant in ReMatch, is studying the role of the cerebellum in cognitive aging and brain reserve. Her research involves identifying subtypes of cerebellum areas responsible for specific cognitive domains and applying lesser regression statistical analysis to visualize the findings.
Keith Matanachai, another participant, is working on a project related to environmental engineering, specifically on the upcycling of plastic waste using zeolite catalysts. However, detailed information about his research is not available.
Micah Petit-Bois is leading a research project on the role of music in guiding attention in multimedia. He has also developed music tracks utilizing various patterns of repetition and motion.
The ReMatch program typically offers a summer research opportunity for undergraduate students at Princeton. The application process generally involves submitting an application form, providing transcripts, and possibly letters of recommendation. Deadlines usually fall in late winter or early spring (around February to April) before the summer term. Selected students are notified several weeks after the deadline, with the program running during the summer months (June to August).
However, since precise timeline details for the 2023-2024 academic year are missing from the search results, it is recommended to directly consult Princeton University’s official research or undergraduate programs web pages or contact their academic offices for the most accurate and updated application timeline and instructions.
For those interested in learning more about the program or the mentors involved, the Meals for Mentoring events on November 14th and November 15th offer a great opportunity. Sign-ups are currently open.
- Participating in Princeton's ReMatch program provides undergraduates with a chance to develop their research skills while focusing on education-and-self-development and personal-growth through various research projects.
- Pursuing research in the ReMatch program, such as plastic upcycling using zeolites or creating more sustainable batteries, contributes significantly to learning and fosters a drive for innovation in the areas of education-and-self-development, personal-growth, and environmental conservation.
