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Student Spotlights

Wondering what it's like to do a Polygence project? Hear directly from Polygence alum about their research projects and passions!

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Polygence Symposium Winners

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

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Outstanding High School Student Research Projects: Announcing the Winners of our 12th Symposium

Apr 2, 2025

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

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Congratulations to the Presenters at the 11th Polygence Symposium of Rising Scholars!

Oct 3, 2024

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

7 minute read

Making an Impact During a Gap Year: Polygence Scholar Arihant Choudhary Combines Computer Science and Climate Change for College Success

Jun 28, 2024

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

2 minute read

Award Winners for the 10th Symposium of Rising Scholars

Apr 5, 2024

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

3 minute read

How Polygence is Helping Students Tackle Climate Change

Dec 7, 2023

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

8 minute read

Rohaan Sanyal’s Polygence Experience: Using Data Science to Identify What Drives Happiness

Sep 15, 2023

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

9 minute read

Lily Nguyen’s Passion for Scientific Research Led to a Major in Integrative Biology

Sep 8, 2023

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

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Lydia Olivieri’s Passion for Fashion History and Recreating an 18th Century Dress

Sep 1, 2023

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

9 minute read

Youssef Abdelhalim’s Journey to Becoming Passionate About Innovation and Engineering

Aug 2, 2023

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

3 minute read

Star Formation Project Launches High School Student into Astrophysics at Princeton

Jun 1, 2023

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

9 minute read

High School Biology Research Student Yardena Raises Awareness of Invasive Species in South Florida

May 19, 2023

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

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Psychology and Mental Health Research Projects at the 8th Symposium of Rising Scholars

Apr 13, 2023

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

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High School Animation Research Student Alex Selected for International Film Festival

Mar 1, 2023

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

9 minute read

Is Polygence Worth it: Parent Spotlight featuring Myles

Feb 10, 2023

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

9 minute read

High School Biology Research Student Creates Band-aid Replacement

Feb 9, 2023

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

9 minute read

High School Research Student Jasmita explores Connection Between Test Anxiety and Music

Jan 31, 2023

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

12 minute read

High School Research Student Joy Makes Policy Proposals to Houston Mayor About Labeling of Students With Learning Disabilities

Dec 20, 2022

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

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High School Research Student Netrang's Neuroscience Project with Polygence

May 4, 2022

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

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Think Research in High School is Daunting and Confusing? Think Again!

Dec 8, 2021

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

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High School Research Student Tanisha Writes Blog on the Mental Consequences of Covid

Nov 24, 2021

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

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High School Research Student Diya Educates Us on Proper Health and Nutrition

Sep 7, 2021