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.
Kim-Marie
PhD
Expertise
structural biology - cryo-electron microscopy; immunology - adaptive immune system, antibodies; virology - HIV, SARS-CoV-2, influenza; protein engineering - vaccine design
Nate
PhD candidate
Expertise
Aerospace Robotics, Autonomous Systems, Control Systems, Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC)
Becky
PhD candidate
Expertise
Cancer biology, Cell biology, Gene editing/CRISPR, Stem cells, Cell signaling, Drug discovery biology, Adenosine/ATP
Shannon
PhD candidate
Expertise
Neuroscience of Substance Use Disorders, Sex Differences, Psychopharmacology, Neuropharmacology, Neuropsychopharmacology
Mikaela (Mik)
MS
Expertise
History; Cultural heritage; archaeology; anthropology; Classical studies (Ancient Greek & Roman history, language and culture); library science and archives
Matthew
PhD
Expertise
Water Resource Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Data Analysis, Public Policy Analysis
Catalina
MFA
Expertise
creative writing, literature, fiction, narrative, multimedia, creative nonfiction
Maryann
PhD
Expertise
Civic engagement, mobilization, race/ethnic politics, gender, authoritarianism, religion/politics, political psychology, political participation, constitutional studies, Supreme Court
Cleo
Industry expert
Expertise
Film and TV Studies, Scriptwriting, Production and Business, Media, Hollywood, Entertainment Industry
Elizabeth
PhD
Expertise
European and Middle East History, Comparative Literature, Creative Writing, French Literature,
Johanna
PhD candidate
Expertise
Dark Matter, Dark Energy, Gravitational Lensing, Coding in python or C++, mechanics, electricity and magnetism, quantum mechanics. Projects to code physics simulations.
Ryan
PhD
Expertise
physics, astronomy, computational astrophysics, fusion, quantum computing, Reviewing Dark Matter Models, AI/Machine Learning Applied to the Characterization of Exoplanets Observed by JWST, Fermi Analysis of the Drake Equation, cybersecurity, quantum-resistant encryption