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.
Shannon
PhD candidate
Expertise
Neuroscience of Substance Use Disorders, Sex Differences, Psychopharmacology, Neuropharmacology, Neuropsychopharmacology
Arnel Blake
PhD
Expertise
Epistemology, feminist philosophy, philosophy of language, philosophy of psychology, and philosophy of science
Chris
MBA
Expertise
Business, Sports Analytics, Engineering, Basic Finance, Communication/Public Speaking
Kelly
EdM
Expertise
Social sciences, policy, writing, diversity, leadership, psychology, business, global issues, diplomacy, music, literat
Joshua
MD candidate
Expertise
Medicine, basic science, aerospace neuroscience, mental health counseling, professional writing
Mikaela (Mik)
MS
Expertise
History; Cultural heritage; archaeology; anthropology; Classical studies (Ancient Greek & Roman history, language and culture); library science and archives
Emily
PhD candidate
Expertise
Theoretical computer science (algorithms & game theory), discrete mathematics, data science, organic chemistry
Nathan
MSc candidate
Expertise
Law, public policy, legislative affairs, political science, sustainable development
Laurie
MA
Expertise
reading for comprehension, writing for clarity, research and college-level compositions,
Briana
MBA candidate
Expertise
fashion, business, creativity, aligning tech and data with fashion, cloud application, commercialization of tech
Hanjie
PhD
Expertise
International relations, global environmental governance, Chinese politics, Belt and Road Initiative, International political economy, Geopolitics, Industrial Policy, Transportation Policy
Caitlin
PhD candidate
Expertise
Comparative Literature; Film Studies; Literary Analysis; Cultural Studies; Francophone, Anglophone and Arabophone Literature & Cinema; Postcolonial Theory