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

Student Spotlights

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Education and College Admissions

Meet our Mentors

How to Conduct and Showcase Research

About Polygence

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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

ABOUT POLYGENCE

1 minute read

Polygence is Showcased for the Support it Offers Grad Students

August 30, 2021

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 Neuroscience Research with Polygence Mentor Stephen

July 27, 2021

MEET OUR MENTORS

3 minute read

High School Genomics Research with Polygence Mentor Austin

July 21, 2021

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

7 minute read

High School Research Student Lilian Shifts Our View on Social Media Through Architectural Design

July 17, 2021

ABOUT POLYGENCE

3 minute read

Six High School Research Students Present Their Projects at the Symposium of Rising Scholars

July 13, 2021

Completing a Research Project is a powerful way for students to stand out in the college admissions process

EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

7 minute read

Research Projects and College Admissions

July 7, 2021

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

10 minute read

High School Neuroscience Research Student Nathan Writes a Children's Book

April 28, 2021

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

8 minute read

College Research Student Carly Writes a Research Paper on French Colonialism and its Connection to Political Unrest in America

April 22, 2021

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

10 minute read

High School Project on AI in Cancer Research: Sia's Research Paper and Blog

March 5, 2021

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

11 minute read

High School Research Student Aria Creates a Blog Showcasing the Importance of Dance Science

January 20, 2021

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

8 minute read

High School Cancer Research Student Ojas Writes a 30-page Paper

January 7, 2021

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

8 minute read

High School Research Student Kobe Builds a Wind Tunnel

December 19, 2020

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

7 minute read

High School Sports Analytics Research Student Vibhu Creates Tool to Football Coaches

December 12, 2020

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

7 minute read

High School Research Student Ethan Creates a Blog Tackling Data Privacy

December 3, 2020