Donovan
PhD
Expertise
Social Science, Political Science, Public Policy, American Politics, Race and Ethnicity, Social Psychology, Public Opinion, Socialization, Political Behavior, & Political Psychology
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.
Michael
PhD candidate
Expertise
genetics, cellular/molecular biology, computer science, neuroscience
Danielle
PhD
Expertise
Marine science: algae physiology, biogeochemistry, microbiology, nutrient dynamics, sargassum seaweed, harmful algal blooms
Chyana
MPH candidate
Expertise
Biology, public health, mental health and wellness, math, problem solving, the scientific method, anatomy, microbiology research, structural biology research, medical terminology, community outreach, public speaking
Cyrus
MD candidate
Expertise
Public Health, Environmental Science, Biology
Shaylyn
PhD
Expertise
Developmental biology, cell biology, developmental neuroscience, sensory neuroscience, hearing development, hearing loss, psychology of music, societal importance of music, medicine, LGBTQ public health issues, healthcare access issues
Rachel
PhD
Expertise
Neuroscience, molecular biology, psychology, neuroinflammation, biomedical science
Grace
PhD candidate
Expertise
cancer biology, single-cell RNA sequencing analysis in R
Jasleen
PhD candidate
Expertise
Programming: MATLAB | Python | C++ | Visual Studio | Machine Learning: Neural Networks • Software & Tools: Blender | SolidWorks | Catia | Unreal Engine (UE 5) | 3ds Max | Unity 3D | LabVIEW | OpenSim • Data Analysis Tools: SPSS | SQL | Power BI • Research Interests: Astronaut Training | Human Performance Optimization | Human/System Interaction | Extended Reality (Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality) | Space Mission Design | Analysis and Optimization | Risk Management | Systems Engineering | Space Structural Health Monitoring | Spacesuit Design and Operations | Human-Centered Spacecraft and Habitat Design | Human Factors | Mission Management | Requirements Verification and Validation | Robotics | Biomedical | Astrophysics | Space Debris | Material science
Nathan
PhD candidate
Expertise
Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optimization. Operations Research, Environmental Engineering, Applied Math
Cody
Industry expert
Expertise
Music, Film Scoring
Kara
MPH
Expertise
Neuroscience, Psychology, Public Health, Epidemiology, Research Methods
Jade
PhD
Expertise
Linguistics, Translation, Arabic Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, cross-cultural awareness, intercultural communication, comparative literature, European linguistics, cultural studies, humanities
Regina
PhD candidate
Expertise
Education
Jessica
PhD
Expertise
biology, cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, nutrition, microbiology, Korean language, bioethics, art, life science communications
JaNieka
MBA candidate
Expertise
Human Resources, Business, General research
Ian
PhD candidate
Expertise
English; 20th & 21st century literature; postcolonial literature; Anglophone literature; literary criticism; writing; the writing process; creative nonfiction; cultural criticism
Ibitayo
MBA/PhD candidate
Expertise
Social Psychology, Behavioral Science, Judgement and Decision-making,
Flor
PhD candidate
Expertise
Counseling psychology; immigrant and refugee mental health; attitudes of discrimination and prejudice; English as a second language.
Sahangi
PhD
Expertise
Aerospace/Structural Engineering/Mechanical Systems