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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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Annika

Annika

PhD candidate

Expertise

Robotics, Systems Engineering; Control Systems; Automation; Aerospace Engineering; Physics; Mechanical Engineering

Anne-Katherine

Anne-Katherine

PhD

Expertise

Early Universe Cosmology, particle physics, dark matter

Nabila

Nabila

PhD candidate

Expertise

Psychology-mental health and well-being. Examining developmental populations, and themes of race/racism, poverty, the family, school, and community contexts. Mindfulness and academic trajectories for kids and youth.

Jose

Jose

PhD candidate

Expertise

Political Science, Social Sciences, Migration Policies and Politics, Global Health Politics, Race and Gender in International Politics, National Security Studies

Ayah

Ayah

MSE candidate

Expertise

Mathematics (algebra, pre-calc & calc), Advanced Mathematics (differential equations, linear algebra), applications and concepts in Electrical Engineering, Probability and Data Science

Blake

Blake

DMD

Expertise

Dentistry, Medicine, Surgery, Pathology, Anatomy, Research

Lora

Lora

PhD candidate

Expertise

neuroscience, neuroimaging, data science, psychology, clinical research

Shail

Shail

Industry expert

Expertise

Semiconductors, Manufacturing, Mathematics, 3D modeling / Design, CAD, Prototyping, Quantum Dots, Display Technology

Arpit

Arpit

MS

Expertise

AI/ML, Programming, Career Guidance, Computer Science, Software Eng, AppDev

Christine

Christine

PhD candidate

Expertise

gender and sexuality studies, sexual and reproductive health, ethnic studies, disability studies, sociology, postcolonial studies, social justice, academic research, writing, theater arts, college access, food and environmental justice, mental health, harm reduction, critical pedagogy

Christine

Christine

PhD candidate

Expertise

civil and environmental engineering, physical and probabilistic hazard modeling; current and future risk of natural hazards

Courtney

Courtney

PhD

Expertise

psychology, memory, decision-making, eyewitness testimony, cognitive neuroscience

Stephen

Stephen

MPhil candidate

Expertise

History, Geography, Arabic, Islamic Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Religious Studies

Julia

Julia

PhD

Expertise

clinical psychology (e.g., associations of depression, romantic relationships, health)

Rachel Nefertari

Rachel Nefertari

PhD

Expertise

Cross Cultural conflict resolution, cultural medicine, refugee health diplomacy and policy, Middle East and North Africa

Cheyenne

Cheyenne

MEng candidate

Expertise

Cell & Tissue Engineering, Cancer (Immuno Oncology), IF Imaging, Digital Pathology, Immunology, Pharmacology, Bioluminescence, Surgical Imaging Technologies, Medical Technologies

Ann

Ann

DPT

Expertise

Anatomy; Physiology; Exercise Science; Orthopedics; Healthcare; Physical Therapy; Physical Rehabilitation

Omar

Omar

MS

Expertise

Beginner-friendly AI projects focused on foundational concepts and practical applications, including dataset exploration and prediction tasks, as well as engineering and robotics projects involving control systems, embedded systems, and hands-on problem-solving.

Magdalena

Magdalena

MTS

Expertise

Medical Anthropology, Anthropology of South America, Social Sciences

Ri

Ri

PhD candidate

Expertise

superconductivity, batteries, physics, math, fractals, semiconductors and solar cells, sustainable energy technology, applied computer programming projects related to physics or math, STEM education improvements (either through a social lens or through pedagogy lens)