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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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Top 20 Computer Science Research Opportunities for High School Students

Dec 6, 2022

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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10 Biology Summer Research Programs for High School Students

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

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

Dec 2, 2022

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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Top 20 Computer Science Research and Passion Project Ideas for High School Students

Dec 1, 2022

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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Biology Research Projects for High School Students: 20 Ideas To Try This Summer

Nov 30, 2022

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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77 Passion Project Ideas for High School Students in 2024

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

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Award-Winning Projects from the Seventh Symposium of Rising Scholars

Oct 25, 2022

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HOW TO

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

Oct 15, 2022

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

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

Oct 13, 2022

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HOW TO

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Publishing Research vs. Showcasing Research

Oct 13, 2022

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HOW TO

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The Importance of Showcasing your Research

Oct 6, 2022

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

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

Sep 23, 2022

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HOW TO

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

Sep 14, 2022

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

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

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

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Our Commitment to Social Impact

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HOW TO

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How to Write a Research Paper as a High School Student

Aug 31, 2022

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

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Educator Spotlight: Chelsea Harder of iD Tech

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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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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

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Educator Spotlight: Aaron Shipp of The Ivy Edge

Apr 9, 2022

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

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College Scholarships for High School Students: Tips & How to Apply

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