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!

Research Opportunities and Ideas

Research Opportunities and Ideas

Student Spotlights

Sitting girl reading a book in the field

Education and College Admissions

Two student gets their degree

Meet our Mentors

Illustrated polygence mentors

How to Conduct and Showcase Research

Magnifier

About Polygence

A girl sitting under the Polygence flag

Looking for something specific?

three woman joining arms, walking down a dock

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

3 minute read

Why Teens Should Attend the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC)

Aug 11, 2023

woman in a black tanktop on a black laptop

HOW TO

4 minute read

How to Do Psychology Research: An Introductory Guide

Aug 9, 2023

man looking at charts on a computer screen

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

8 minute read

15 Data Science Passion Project Ideas For High School Students

Aug 7, 2023

city waterfront with a walking path in the foreground

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

6 minute read

Benefits of the Boston Leadership Institute (BLI)

Aug 4, 2023

photo of a student with curly brown hair

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

9 minute read

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

Aug 2, 2023

two people collaborating on a drawing

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

2 minute read

Exploring Engineering: 10 Research Opportunities for High School Students

Jul 31, 2023

a tower of a university with palm tree in foreground

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

7 minute read

A Guide to the UC Santa Barbara Research Mentorship Program

Jul 28, 2023

EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

8 minute read

The Value of Service: A Conversation with John Gardezi of Edvanced Learning Academy

Jul 26, 2023

a sign that says "this must be the place"

ABOUT POLYGENCE

4 minute read

What Sets Polygence Apart from Other Research Programs for Middle and High School Students

Jul 24, 2023

woman in a blue shirt writing in a notebook

ABOUT POLYGENCE

4 minute read

Why You Should Apply for the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

Jul 21, 2023

black and white photo of woman concentrating on a laptop

ABOUT POLYGENCE

5 minute read

Why You Should Care About Academic Decathlon

Jul 21, 2023

architect ruler and a person sketching with a pencil

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

9 minute read

15 Architecture Summer Programs for High School Students

Jul 10, 2023

mit building with columns

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

6 minute read

A Guide to the MITES Programs at MIT

Jul 7, 2023

woman concentrating on a laptop with an open book

EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

2 minute read

More Than Just a Number: Showcasing Your Research Experience on the College Application

Jul 6, 2023

hands in blue gloves working in a lab

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

2 minute read

Research Science Institute (RSI): Your 2024 Guide to Getting In

Jul 5, 2023

a pink robot car with spikey wheels

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

8 minute read

11 Best Robotics Programs for High School Students

Jun 30, 2023

pencil on a scantron sheet

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

5 minute read

Essential Guide For the F=ma Exam

Jun 29, 2023

equations on a white piece of paper

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

13 minute read

The 20 Best Math Competitions for High School Students

Jun 22, 2023

mit main building with columns

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

8 minute read

Best MIT Summer Programs for High School Students

Jun 21, 2023

woman typing on a laptop

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

14 minute read

Top Virtual Research Opportunities for High School Students

Jun 16, 2023

multiple laptops on a table

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

13 minute read

Top Summer Leadership Programs for High School Students

Jun 9, 2023

Browse by specific subjects

Music Psychology Medicine Computer Science Arts Social Science Neuroscience Data Science AI/ML Business Physics History Literature Chemistry Environmental Science Engineering Biology Quantitative