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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.

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Lindsey

Lindsey

PhD candidate

Expertise

marine biology, biology, environmental science, ecology, sustainability, conservation, conservation biology, plant physiology,

Rebecca

Rebecca

PhD candidate

Expertise

Game Development, Game Design, Game Audio, Unity, Unreal Engine (Blueprints and MetaSounds), Computer Music, Music Production, Music Composition, Music Performance, Music Improvisation

Logan

Logan

PhD candidate

Expertise

Social Psychology, UI/UX

Yakira

Yakira

PhD

Expertise

product design; human-computer interaction; team dynamics; design behavior; design education

Ti'Air

Ti'Air

PhD

Expertise

biomedical engineering, neural engineering, neuroscience, cellular signaling pathways, implantable electrodes, astrocytes, neurons, implantable neurotechnology, neurodegenerative diseases, deep brain stimulation, neurolink 'like' devices, cell culture, neuroimaging

Daniel

Daniel

PhD

Expertise

Philosophy, Philosophy of AI, Epistemology, Ethics, Social Philosophy

Ollie

Ollie

PhD candidate

Expertise

Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Neuropsychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Neuroscience, Neuropsychological Assessment, Neuroimaging, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Epilepsy

Julia

Julia

PhD candidate

Expertise

Behavioral medicine, interventions, health psychology, general psychology, lifestyle changes (physical activity, sleep, nutrition)

AARTI

AARTI

PhD candidate

Expertise

developmental psychology, cognitive development, STEM education

Danielle

Danielle

PhD

Expertise

Public Policy, Program Evaluation, Criminal Justice Reform, Prisoner Reentry, Education

Lucas

Lucas

Industry expert

Expertise

Coding, Python, Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Data Science

Tatiana

Tatiana

PhD

Expertise

Biology; Neuroscience; Cardiovascular; Aging; Health; Stress

Diya

Diya

MEng

Expertise

Engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, engineering mathematics, computational engineering, project management, machine learning for mechanical engineering, theory of constraints, capacity planning, flow optimization

Cortlyn

Cortlyn

EdM

Expertise

Education, Educational Leadership, Cultural Diversity and Inclusion, Biology, Business

Riya

Riya

MD

Expertise

Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Genetics, Psychology, Sociology, English, Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy, Indian Classical Dance (Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, Odissi), Cultural Studies

Daniel

Daniel

MD

Expertise

Medicine, Clinical medicine, Radiology, Interventional radiology, MRI, CT, Ultrasound

Michael

Michael

PhD

Expertise

Education, policy, quantitative research, Python (basics)

Alexandra

Alexandra

PhD

Expertise

Cancer biology, immunology, biotechnology, startups, venture capital, entrepreneurship, mental health, science-backed skincare, beauty & wellness

Benjamin

Benjamin

PhD candidate

Expertise

20th c. American History, 20th c. British Isles, Urban History, Labor History, Social History, History of Inequality, Oral History, Local History & Community Studies, Ethnography, Anthropology, History & Politics, African American Studies, History of Gender & Sexuality

Miranda

Miranda

PhD candidate

Expertise

Biology, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Immunology