Arnel Blake
PhD
Expertise
Epistemology, feminist philosophy, philosophy of language, philosophy of psychology, and philosophy of science
Research Program Mentors
Polygence mentors are selected based on their exceptional academic background, teaching experience, and unique ability to inspire the next generation of innovative thinkers and industry leaders.
Samantha
PhD
Expertise
genetics, brain development, molecular biology, glia cells, stem cells, CRISPR, ethics, neuroscience, epigenetics
Emily
PhD candidate
Expertise
Environmental science and sustainability, management, governance, and policy. Conservation, social science, writing. Decision-making, project management, strategic planning, and evaluation. Science communication, data management, NGOs/ nonprofits, philosophy of science, research process and methods.
Chris
MBA
Expertise
Business, Sports Analytics, Engineering, Basic Finance, Communication/Public Speaking
Alyson
MS
Expertise
Food Systems, Gastronomy, Innovative solutions for climate change, humanistic approach to design, Wicked Problems, Regenerative Agriculture, Gastronomic design,
Samantha
PhD
Expertise
Psychology, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Neuroscience, Music Psychology, Neurodegeneration,Music Neuroscience, Dance, Hearing Loss, Speech Impairment, Development, Child Psychology, Behavioral Psychology, Music Therapy, Performance, Dance, Movement Therapy, Musical Groove (aka how we move to dance music), Mobile Apps
Kaitlin
DNP
Expertise
Public health, healthcare, child health policy, resilience, child development
Sarah
PhD candidate
Expertise
social connection, affective neuroscience, mental health, anxiety, approach/avoidance behaviros
Yousif
MD candidate
Expertise
Clinical Research, Urology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Pre-Med, Medicine
Kelly
PhD
Expertise
museum studies, performance studies, dance studies, ethnography, performance and politics, Latin American studies, theatre history, women's studies, creative projects, playwriting
Nora
DDes candidate
Expertise
illustrator, photoshop, coral draw, branding, visual design, Arabic language,
Nkatha
PhD candidate
Expertise
Neuroscience of compulsive disorder, behavioral neuroscience, neurodegeneration
Alex
MD candidate
Expertise
clinical biology, cognitive psychology, US history, classic literature, LGBTQ+ history and rights
Becca
MS candidate
Expertise
Observational Astronomy/Astrophysics/Planetary Science/Stellar Astrophysics/Modeling/Theoretical Astrophysics