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RES-MATCH

Overview

As a RES-MATCH student, you’ll spend a semester immersed in research and gain hands-on experience in biomedical science or engineering research that will prepare you for your professional career. In addition, RES-MATCH participants receive mentorship from faculty and gain experience sharing their work through participating in the RES-MATCH Expo.

Students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply, so if you’re a student looking to explore a new area of research, RES-MATCH is for you!

Application Process

Each semester, faculty from across the university submit research opportunities. Students who are interested in joining RES-MATCH then contact the faculty member associated with a project in order to obtain a recommendation for selection. Students recommended by faculty must be new to the faculty member’s laboratory.

RES-MATCH will be providing project and application information for the next academic session closer to the end of the current session.

Making an Impact

122

Student-Faculty Matches

$115K

Awarded

70%

Illinois Tech Departments Supported

Our alumni hit the ground running

Innovating Medical Devices

From working with startups through Elevate to doing research through RES-MATCH, Marissa Redington is embracing experiential learning.

Marissa Redington (BME/M.S. BME 2nd Year)

Real-World Experience

Deborah Adesina achieved her dream of conducting biomedical research beyond the classroom. This one-of-a-kind experience brings her one step closer to launching a career in research and development.

Deborah Adesina (BME/M.A.S. CHE 3rd Year)

High-Impact Research

Sophia Nelson immersed herself in the ADEPT Cancer Imager project to better detect cancer spread in surgically excised lymph nodes, while enhancing such valuable skills as critical thinking, independence, and communication.

Sophia Nelson (Biomedical Engineering 3rd Year)

Building a Better Community

Whether developing a kidney dialysis machine or helping to preserve the environment, Abigail Gunderson plans to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals within her community.

Abigail Gunderson (CHE 2nd Year)

Hands-On Learning

Tran Le is working toward her professional goals and thankful for the rewarding opportunity to contribute applicable skills in the field of biomedical engineering, which gives her professional journey the most meaning.

Tran Le (BME 4th Year)

Discovering Opportunities

Born and raised in El Salvador, Diana Velasquez decided to pursue a degree in engineering with the goal of helping others obtain improved health care while improving standard processes.

Diana Velasquez (Biomedical Engineering/M.A.S. Chemical Engineering 3rd Year)

Innovating Medical Devices

From working with startups through Elevate to doing research through RES-MATCH, Marissa Redington is embracing experiential learning.

Marissa Redington (BME/M.S. BME 2nd Year)

Real-World Experience

Deborah Adesina achieved her dream of conducting biomedical research beyond the classroom. This one-of-a-kind experience brings her one step closer to launching a career in research and development.

Deborah Adesina (BME/M.A.S. CHE 3rd Year)

High-Impact Research

Sophia Nelson (Biomedical Engineering 3rd Year)

Building a Better Community

Whether developing a kidney dialysis machine or helping to preserve the environment, Abigail Gunderson plans to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals within her community.

Abigail Gunderson (CHE 2nd Year)

Hands-On Learning

Tran Le (BME 4th Year)

Discovering Opportunities

Born and raised in El Salvador, Diana Velasquez decided to pursue a degree in engineering with the goal of helping others obtain improved health care while improving standard processes.

Diana Velasquez (Biomedical Engineering/M.A.S. Chemical Engineering 3rd Year)

“I credit my research during the RES-MATCH program for initiating my deep interest in mathematical biology. Since RES-MATCH, I have started a fellowship in Computational Neuroscience at the University of Chicago funded by the Simons Foundation.”

—Alex Negrón (AMAT and STAT ’22)

"Overall, [my] RES-MATCH research project has provided me with some of the most enlightening times of my academic career in terms of the real-world experience… I think I am better equipped for my forthcoming academic goals and potential career position thanks to the knowledge I have acquired."

—Anish Ranjan (ME 3rd Year)

“Gaining hands-on experience in a research lab allowed me to tap into my brain and solve problems on my own and with my colleagues. I am grateful to have been a part of this program as it brought me new skills and wonderful connections… It goes without saying that RES-MATCH is for everyone who wants to evolve and challenge themselves.”

—Diana Csercse (BIOC, M.S. CHEM ’22)

"The research work I did through RES-MATCH was a fantastic opportunity. The lab experience I got in additive manufacturing allowed me to learn a lot about the material science field in a hands-on practical project. RES-MATCH led me to continue pursuing research in the material science field and has given me insight into the type of jobs I want to pursue in my professional career."
—Elijah Roberts

“Overall, the hands-on experience I have gained through this RES-MATCH research project has been some of the most educational time that I have spent in my academic career… With the knowledge I have obtained, I believe I am better prepared for my future academic and eventual professional career.”
—Aaron Gregory (FORC ’22)

RES-MATCH

Overview

Application Process

Making an Impact

Student-Faculty Matches

Awarded

Illinois Tech Departments Supported

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