Jai'La
MS candidate
Expertise
Engineering, Computer Aided Design (CAD), human robot interaction, assistive robots, resume help/interview tips
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.
Jillian
MFA candidate
Expertise
English, Journalism, Creative Writing, Personal Essays, Memoir, YA Fiction
Riya
PhD candidate
Expertise
Genomics, CRISPR-gene editing, genome architecture, social justice in STEM, Art in STEM, creative writing (poetry/short stories)
Roseanne
PhD candidate
Expertise
The role of protein misfolding in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease, relationship between structure and function of proteins, how protein mutations lead to disease development
Jordan
PhD
Expertise
Neuroscience, genetics, epigenetics, molecular biology, translational research, therapeutics, mouse studies, human studies, autonomic/sympathetic nervous system, skeletal muscle diseases
Rebecca
MFA
Expertise
Ceramics, sculpture, photography, calligraphy, Arabic, Middle Eastern topics, Creative Writing, Design, Conceptual Development
Alissa
PhD
Expertise
Mechanical engineering, Electrochemistry (batteries, fuel cells, etc.)., Applied Mechanics, Energy Storage, Energy Policy, Materials Science
Reid
MPA candidate
Expertise
Finance, Economics, Business Management, Accounting, Global Politics, Investigative Reporting, Writing
Becca
MS candidate
Expertise
Observational Astronomy/Astrophysics/Planetary Science/Stellar Astrophysics/Modeling/Theoretical Astrophysics
Danielle
PhD
Expertise
Public Policy, Program Evaluation, Criminal Justice Reform, Prisoner Reentry, Education
Shail
Industry expert
Expertise
Semiconductors, Manufacturing, Mathematics, 3D modeling / Design, CAD, Prototyping, Quantum Dots, Display Technology
Katie
MPA
Expertise
History, English, Psychology, Environmental Science/Studies, Political Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Justice, Immigration Rights, Social Justice, Advocacy
Khushi
PhD candidate
Expertise
machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, artificial intelligence, computational biology, genomics