Polygence mentors are selected based on their exceptional academic background, teaching experience, and unique ability to inspire the next generation of innovative thinkers and industry leaders.
documentary-based research projects, filmmaking & editing, interdisciplinary art practice, studio art (ie: mixed media, analogue film, video, installation, book arts, portfolio building), writing (poetry and essays), environmental arts (art and science, steam, environmental justice), oral history, interview techniques, community and collaborative practices
Cryptography, Machine Learning, Algorithm
Entrepreneurship, UI/UX, Product Design, Web development
Computer Science, Security and Machine Learning, AI, Accessibilty in Computer Science, HCI, Robotics, Art- film photography, visual arts
Film Production and Cinematography
Memorialization culture (monuments, memorials, and museums); Public history; Genocide, crimes against humanity, and mass atrocities; History of human rights; Germany [German literature, poetry, film, and art]; 20th century; World War II
Music, Arts Administration, Social Media, Project Management, Community Engagement, etc.
illustrator, photoshop, coral draw, branding, visual design, Arabic language,
Any project involving scientific computing (e.g. simulation, data analysis; can be in a domain I'm familiar with like physics, or otherwise), AI (decision-making, neural networks, etc.), aerospace engineering (related to: orbital dynamics/satellites/space stuff, aeronautics/aircraft), Art (traditional or computer-driven)
museum studies, performance studies, dance studies, ethnography, performance and politics, Latin American studies, theatre history, women's studies, creative projects, playwriting
Music, Film Scoring
Graphic design, UX/UI design, arts freelancing, storytelling, teaching
The Intersection of Fashion & History, Costume Design, Fashion History, Period Accuracy, Costume Research, Making Look Books and Pitch Decks for Film Design, Costume Sketching
Interdisciplinary artistic practices ( storytelling, intersections of art and science, arts and environment, design, photography and videography) Dance (choreography, technique, professional performance, dance science, history, critical issues) Physical Health and Wellness (basic physiology, functional anatomy and kinesiology, strength and conditioning, injury prevention and rehabilitation, approaches for self-care) Mentorship for balancing arts and academics, college audition prep, adapting materials for creative projects
Design, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation
Ceramics, sculpture, photography, calligraphy, Arabic, Middle Eastern topics, Creative Writing, Design, Conceptual Development
Art history, Feminism, Contemporary art, Art and Science, Women in STEM
Internal Medicine, Public Health, Mental health, chemistry, geometry, Spanish (advanced proficiency), English, music
Business, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations,Playwriting, theatre for social change
neuroscience, psychology, cognitive sciences, anthropology, public policy, sociology, public health
