Shoshana
PhD candidate
Education
Stanford University
PhDDoctor of Philo...TBDColumbia University
BABachelor of Arts2007Creative Writing
Expertise
Literature, Poetry, Translation, Gender Studies
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.
David
PhDNeuroscience
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
PhDDoctor of Philo...2022Neuroscience
Carnegie Mellon University
MSMaster of Science2013Computer Science
Expertise
neural signal processing, data science and statistics, AI/ML for medical applications
sarah
PhD candidateHuman Biology
Education
University of Virginia, Charlottesville
PhDDoctor of Philo...TBDHuman Biology
University of North Florida
MSMaster of Science2020Human Biology
Expertise
cancer biology, biology, genetics
Nathan
MBABusiness
Education
Yale University
MBAMaster of Busin...Business
Fordham University
BSBachelor of Sci...2016Computer Science
Expertise
Computer Science, Frontend Engineering, Product Management
Parisa
DMAMusic
Education
University of Toronto, St. George Campus
DMADoctor of Music...Music
University of Toronto, St. George Campus
MAMaster of ArtsMusic
Expertise
Acoustic and electroacoustic music composition; Music Entrepreneurship; Music Production; Music Theory...
Sophia
MA candidateHistory
Education
Peking University
MAMaster of ArtsTBDHistory
Harvard University
MAMaster of ArtsTBDEast Asian Studies
Expertise
physics (particle physics, biophysics), history (modern Chinese history, Soviet history, Cold War...
Rebecca
PhDMusic
Education
University of California Irvine (UCI)
PhDDoctor of Philo...2026Music
University of Oregon
MMMaster of Music...2018Music
Expertise
Game Development, Game Design, Game Audio, Unity, Unreal Engine (Blueprints and MetaSounds), Computer...
Thomas
PhD candidateMechanical E...
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
PhDDoctor of Philo...TBDMechanical Engineering
University of North Dakota
MSMaster of Science2025Physics
Expertise
Physics: semiconductor, quantum, astrophysics, electromagnetism, nuclear. Mathematics: algebra...
Serge
MSBiokinesiology
Education
California State University Northridge (CSUN)
MSMaster of Science2026Biokinesiology
California State University Northridge (CSUN)
BSBachelor of Sci...2023Biokinesiology
Expertise
Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Chronic Pain, Exercise Rehabilitation, Pain Management...
Ricardo
PhDGenetics
Education
University of Toronto, St. George Campus
PhDDoctor of Philo...2020Genetics
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
MSMaster of Science2010Biochemistry
Expertise
Biology, Genetics, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Coding
Yohely
MSBiomedical E...
Education
Syracuse University
MSMaster of ScienceBiomedical Engineering
State University of New York College at New Paltz
BSBachelor of Sci...2020Biochemistry
Expertise
biochemistry, bioengineering, human diseases, disease treatment, genetics, DNA/RNA, bacterial culture...
Clay
Industry expertPolitical Sc...
Education
Smith College
BABachelor of Arts2016Political Science
Expertise
Mandarin, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, English
Cheyenne
MEng candidateBiomedical E...
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (UIUC)
MEngMaster of Engin...TBDBiomedical Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (UIUC)
BSBachelor of Sci...Biomedical Engineering
Expertise
Cell & Tissue Engineering, Cancer (Immuno Oncology), IF Imaging, Digital Pathology, Immunology...
Prerna
PhDEconomics
Education
George Washington University
PhDDoctor of Philo...2025Economics
Jawaharlal Nehru University
MAMaster of Arts2016
Expertise
Education Policy, Economic Research, Data Analysis, International Development Policy, Causal Inference...
John
PhDAstrophysics
Education
Vanderbilt University
PhDDoctor of Philo...2022Astrophysics
Fisk University
MAMaster of Arts2017Astrophysics
Expertise
Observational astrophysics, Experimental Cosmology, astronomy, robotics, data science
Kunwal
Education
Boston University
Hunter College CUNY
BABachelor of Arts2013Biology
Expertise
medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, social determinants of health, health equity...
Rob
PhD candidateBiology
Education
University of Wisconsin - Madison
PhDDoctor of Philo...TBDBiology
Texas A&M University
BSBachelor of Sci...2021Biochemistry
Expertise
Population Genetics, Mutation, Evolution, Molecular Biology, Biology, Genetics, Molecular Evolution...
Katie
MPAPublic Policy
Education
Cornell University
MPAMaster of Publi...2024Public Policy
Villanova University
BABachelor of Arts2021Political Science
Expertise
History, English, Psychology, Environmental Science/Studies, Political Science, Environmental Policy...
Conner
MBABusiness
Education
Lehigh University
MBAMaster of Busin...2019Business
Lafayette College
BABachelor of ArtsGovernment
Expertise
Philanthropy, Nonprofit, Business Organization
Yovel
PhD candidateBiology
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
PhDDoctor of Philo...TBDBiology
Johns Hopkins University
BSBachelor of Sci...2019Molecular Biology
Expertise
Biology, Cancer Biology, Cellular Microenvironments, Drug Resistance in Cancer, Cancer Genetics, Immunology