Yolanda
MPA
Expertise
Food systems, Urban Agriculture, Environmental Studies
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.
Food systems, Urban Agriculture, Environmental Studies
Dentistry, Biology, Dance, Bioethics
Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Educational Technology
Interdisciplinary or Exploratory Projects, Writing/Research, Music and Recording/Music Production, Journalism, Creative/Fiction and Nonfiction Writing, Psychology/Sociology Research
Religious studies, modern European history, memory studies
Creating writing, poetry, hybrid, zine, anthology, community engagement, gardening
Any project involving scientific computing (e.g. simulation, data analysis; can be in a domain I'm familiar with like physics, or otherwise), AI (decision-making, neural networks, etc.), aerospace engineering (related to: orbital dynamics/satellites/space stuff, aeronautics/aircraft), Art (traditional or computer-driven)
Fashion Merchandising
English and American literature (from 17thc on), development of the novel, contemporary short story; creative writing (creative nonfiction, memoir, travel writing, short story, poetry); American history (from 17thc on); history of architecture, industrial design, graphic design, advertising; social history of fashion and make-up; business of marketing communications and advertising
Developmental biology, cell biology, developmental neuroscience, sensory neuroscience, hearing development, hearing loss, psychology of music, societal importance of music, medicine, LGBTQ public health issues, healthcare access issues
Music Theory; Music Cognition; Music Psychology; Linguistics; Media Studies
Alzheimer's, the brain, and anything to do with video editing!
Literature and Literary Theory, Philosophy, Creative Writing, Race and Ethnicity, Cultural Studies
Human anatomy, human physiology and pathophysiology, technological and pharmacological advancements in medicine, psychology of learning, use of technology in education, and techniques in pencil and digital drawing
Linguistics, Translation, Arabic Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, cross-cultural awareness, intercultural communication, comparative literature, European linguistics, cultural studies, humanities
Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Literary Criticism
Creative Writing, Journalism, Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, Screenwriting, Playwriting, Composition, Literary Analysis, Pop Culture / Media / Art Commentary and Criticism
Ceramics, sculpture, photography, calligraphy, Arabic, Middle Eastern cinema
Fashion history, fashion design, art history, costume design for stage and film
Interdisciplinary Arts, Acting, Film, Theatre, Performance, Documentary, Dance, Creative Writing