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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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

5 minute read

Educator Spotlight: Chelsea Harder of iD Tech

July 15, 2022

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

6 minute read

High School Research Student Netrang's Neuroscience Project with Polygence

May 4, 2022

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

5 minute read

Educator Spotlight: Aaron Shipp of The Ivy Edge

April 9, 2022

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

5 minute read

The Two Ps: Passion in Polygence

March 25, 2022

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

6 minute read

How to Stand Out to Colleges

March 1, 2022

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

5 minute read

College Scholarships for High School Students

February 28, 2022

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

5 minute read

How to Get Into College

February 27, 2022

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

5 minute read

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

December 8, 2021

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

12 minute read

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

November 24, 2021

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MEET OUR MENTORS

4 minute read

Polygence Mentor Hebert Helps Student Clear Snow from His Driveway!

November 12, 2021

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

4 minute read

Project Role Models: Jamie Margolin

November 2, 2021

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

10 minute read

High School Research Student Cayden Recreates the Grand Slam Between the Top 10 Male Tennis Players

October 19, 2021

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

6 minute read

The 5th Symposium of Rising Scholars: A Celebration of 120 Young Scholars' Spectacular Research

October 12, 2021

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

2 minute read

Passion Project Role Models: William Kamkwamba

September 24, 2021

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

8 minute read

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

September 7, 2021

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

1 minute read

Polygence is Showcased for the Support it Offers Grad Students

August 30, 2021

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

9 minute read

Behind the Scenes Interview with Student Success Coordinator, Tyler

August 25, 2021

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HOW TO

6 minute read

Choosing the Perfect Project Idea using Ikigai

August 12, 2021

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MEET OUR MENTORS

3 minute read

High School Cancer Reserach with Polygence Mentor Selena

August 3, 2021

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MEET OUR MENTORS

3 minute read

High School Neuroscience Research with Polygence Mentor Stephen

July 27, 2021

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MEET OUR MENTORS

3 minute read

High School Genomics Research with Polygence Mentor Austin

July 21, 2021