Susan
MA
Expertise
Literature, Creative Writing, Film, Folklore and Fairy Tale Studies, Editorial Work, Publishing, Mythology, Dystopian film and literature, Speculative fiction, Fantasy fiction, Magical Realism, Writing for Publication
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.
Advaitha
Industry expert
Expertise
Biomedical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, digital health, digital therapeutics, neuro-engineering
Max
Industry expert
Expertise
Photography entrepreneur videography
Victoria
PhD
Expertise
Abnormal psychology, health psychology/behavioral medicine, PTSD/trauma, health disparities, cervical cancer screening, substance abuse, primary care-mental health integration, reproductive and perinatal mental health, evaluating therapy outcomes, psychology theory, intersection of gender and health
Raheem
Industry expert
Expertise
marketing, consumer behavior, entrepreneurship, journalism, market research, journalism, culture, music, urban studies, civic engagement, community
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
Alex
MD candidate
Expertise
clinical biology, cognitive psychology, US history, classic literature, LGBTQ+ history and rights
John Aaron
PhD
Expertise
Neuroinflammation, Stroke, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Inflammation, Mood Disorders
Bailey
PhD
Expertise
Writing, rhetorical analysis, feminist analysis, archival research, creative writing
Yohely
MS
Expertise
biochemistry, bioengineering, human diseases, disease treatment, genetics, DNA/RNA, bacterial culture, anti microbial resistance, genetic sequencing, microbial testing
Rebecca
MA
Expertise
Memorialization culture (monuments, memorials, and museums); Public history; Genocide, crimes against humanity, and mass atrocities; History of human rights; Germany [German literature, poetry, film, and art]; 20th century; World War II
Alison
MSW
Expertise
Government, Social Work, Health Policy, Hispanic Studies, Public Health, Education Policy, Rural Health Care
Kristina
MS candidate
Expertise
Anything involving the mind, brain, and behavior
CJ
Industry expert
Expertise
Biology, Real Estate, Dentistry, Business, Economics, Sports
Lamar
MBA candidate
Expertise
Business, technology
Amanda
MS candidate
Expertise
combinatorics, graph theory, algebra, math but make it girlypop, girlypop but make it math, co-opting math content from one area and using it in wildly incompatible (but not really) areas
Cody
Industry expert
Expertise
Music, Film Scoring
Jessica
PhD
Expertise
Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, cognitive and behavioral therapy
Meg
PhD candidate
Expertise
Materials Sciences/ Applied Physics / Electrical Engineering
Micayla
MD candidate
Expertise
Medicine, nutrition, dermatology, social determinants of health, health equity, curriculum development and quality improvement, creative and academic writing