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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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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

7 minute read

The Heart of Impact: Research Scholarship Stories from Polygence Scholars

May 20, 2025

Polygence Symposium Winners

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

1 minute read

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

Apr 2, 2025

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

2 minute read

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

12 minute read

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

2 minute read

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

Apr 13, 2023

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

11 minute read

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

7 minute read

High School Research Student Netrang's Neuroscience Project with Polygence

May 4, 2022

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

5 minute read

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

Dec 8, 2021

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

13 minute read

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

Nov 24, 2021