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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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Emma

Emma

PhD

Expertise

Physiology, genomics, biology, marine biology, coral reefs, environmental science, conservation

William

William

Industry expert

Expertise

Data Science, Data Analysis and Software Development with a focus on data reporting and management

Youssef

Youssef

MSE candidate

Expertise

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

Omar

Omar

PhD

Expertise

Biomedical Engineering, STEM in general, medical, prosthetics, Electronics, Robotics

Anthony

Anthony

PhD

Expertise

Classical studies (Latin and Greek language and literature), Greek and Roman archaeology, Greek and Roman history, art history, history of architecture, US history, world history, creative writing

Amin

Amin

PhD candidate

Expertise

Membrane separation/membrane synthesis, online scheduling and optimization, reaction chemistry, heat/mass transport, and thermodynamics.

Emily

Emily

PhD

Expertise

Biology, RNA biology, bioethics, science writing, genetics, genome editing, antiracism and science, public health

David

David

PhD candidate

Expertise

Cognitive neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, electical & computer engineering, machine learning

Hamilton

Hamilton

PhD candidate

Expertise

Bacteriology, Immunology

Michael

Michael

Industry expert

Expertise

Culinary Arts, Business Strategy & Management Consulting, Biology, Creative Fiction and Non-Fiction writing

Natalie

Natalie

PhD candidate

Expertise

Psychology and Mental Health; Sexual Health and Wellness; Yoga and Wellness

Geoffrey

Geoffrey

MD candidate

Expertise

biology, immunology, microbiology, medicine, clinical laboratory science, business, management, military, leadership development

Francesca

Francesca

PhD

Expertise

Applied statistics, data science, political science, social science, machine learning, regression

Marisa

Marisa

EdM

Expertise

action research on social justice education reform, critical reflection self-studies, environmental impact studies, projects that integrate various aspects of racialized opportunity gaps such as environmental justice, education, and education policies, the complex interplay between politics, religion, and power, music education

Elizabeth

Elizabeth

PhD candidate

Expertise

Clinical psychology, neuropsychology, trauamtic brain injury, creative writing

Cody

Cody

PhD

Expertise

Biomedical Engineering

Sierra

Sierra

MBA candidate

Expertise

Business development, sales, marketing, product management, cross-team communication, internet of things, B2B networking, business presentation building

Zack

Zack

MBA candidate

Expertise

Engineering, Management Consulting

Evanka

Evanka

Industry expert

Expertise

Arts, Creative Writing, Healthcare, Literature, Medicine, Neuroscience, Public Health, Maternal and Child/Adolescent Health, Psychiatry

Nicole

Nicole

MD/PhD candidate

Expertise

Neuroscience / Medicine / Biology / Psychology / Animal Behavior / Autism / Traumatic Brain Injury / CTE / Neurodegenerative Disease