Welcome to the Polygence Blog

Based on our experience at some of the top research institutions, the Polygence team and community have a lot of insights to offer you on all sorts of topics! We are here every step of the way to support you on your journey to discover, explore, and showcase your intellectual passions. Read on to learn more passion project best practices, research program insights, and college admissions tips and tricks!

Research Opportunities and Ideas

Research Opportunities and Ideas

Student Spotlights

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Education and College Admissions

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Meet our Mentors

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How to Conduct and Showcase Research

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About Polygence

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HOW TO

6 minute read

How to Cold Email Professors

December 20, 2022

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

1 minute read

Top 10 Business Summer Research Opportunities for High School Students in 2023

December 14, 2022

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HOW TO

5 minute read

Internship or Research Project in High School: Which is right for you?

December 13, 2022

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HOW TO

1 minute read

5 Exciting Ways to Discover your Passions

December 13, 2022

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

5 minute read

10 Virtual Engineering Research Project Ideas for High Schoolers

December 8, 2022

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

4 minute read

Top 10 Computer Science Summer Research Opportunities for High School Students

December 6, 2022

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

6 minute read

Biology Summer Research Opportunities for High School Students: Our Top 10

December 6, 2022

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

2 minute read

Polygence Co-Founder Jin Chow included in Forbes' 30 under 30 class of 2023

December 2, 2022

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

6 minute read

Computer Science Virtual Research Project Ideas for High Schoolers: Our Top 10

December 1, 2022

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

6 minute read

Biology Research Projects for High School Students: 10 Ideas To Try This Summer

November 30, 2022

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

11 minute read

Passion Project Ideas for High School Students in 2023

November 30, 2022

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

2 minute read

Award-Winning Projects from the Seventh Symposium of Rising Scholars

October 25, 2022

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HOW TO

7 minute read

Research on Your College Applications: How Should You Frame It?

October 15, 2022

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

3 minute read

Seventh Symposium of Rising Scholars: Polygence’s Largest Student Research Conference to Date

October 13, 2022

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HOW TO

2 minute read

Publishing Research vs. Showcasing Research

October 13, 2022

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HOW TO

3 minute read

The Importance of Showcasing your Research

October 6, 2022

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

5 minute read

Test-Optional and Test-Blind Admissions: The True Meaning in 2023

September 23, 2022

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HOW TO

3 minute read

Science Experiments for High School Students: How to Do Them at Home

September 14, 2022

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

5 minute read

Pro Bono Program Spotlight: Polygence x Queen Elizabeth Girls High School

September 6, 2022

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

1 minute read

Our Commitment to Social Impact

September 2, 2022

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HOW TO

6 minute read

How to Write a Research Paper as a High School Student

August 31, 2022