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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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Matt

Matt

MPA

Expertise

International Development policy, Communications policy and practice, Nonprofit management, Civil society and service, Film studies, Storytelling, Non-fiction writing and editing, Marketing

Katharina

Katharina

MFA

Expertise

Fashion history, fashion design, art history, costume design for stage and film

Katy

Katy

PhD candidate

Expertise

Neurobiology of disease and neurobiology of development

Stephen

Stephen

PhD

Expertise

Psychology, Neuroscience, Statistics, Music, Philosophy of Science

Matthew

Matthew

MFA

Expertise

Graphic design, data science, sustainability, participatory design, information design, sound design, film making, photography, creative writing, user experience design

River

River

PhD candidate

Expertise

Latin Epic Literature

Matthew

Matthew

PhD candidate

Expertise

Cognitive neuroscience, memory/Alzheimer’s/dementia; music composition

Elyssa

Elyssa

Industry expert

Expertise

Composition, Social Sciences, Music Production, Cultural Studies, Journalism, Creative Writing

Advaitha

Advaitha

Industry expert

Expertise

Biomedical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, digital health, digital therapeutics, neuro-engineering

Shomik

Shomik

PhD candidate

Expertise

Renewable energy (solar), heat transfer, computational materials science

Jolene

Jolene

MS candidate

Expertise

finance, accounting, data science, fine art (drawing, painting), philosophy

Luther

Luther

PhD candidate

Expertise

History, Chinese History, East Asian History, Early Modern History, History of Migration & Diaspora

Anessa

Anessa

MS

Expertise

artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, design, ui/ux

Whitney

Whitney

MFA

Expertise

Interdisciplinary artistic practices ( storytelling, intersections of art and science, arts and environment, design, photography and videography) Dance (choreography, technique, professional performance, dance science, history, critical issues) Physical Health and Wellness (basic physiology, functional anatomy and kinesiology, strength and conditioning, injury prevention and rehabilitation, approaches for self-care) Mentorship for balancing arts and academics, college audition prep, adapting materials for creative projects

Allison

Allison

MFA

Expertise

Architectural models making and Placemaking, Experimental Drawing, Textile and Fashion Design

Alex

Alex

PhD candidate

Expertise

Robotics, product design, assistive device design, the sense of touch

Ian

Ian

MArch candidate

Expertise

Architecture, Fashion, Product Design, Industrial Design, Augemented Reality, Virtual Reality, Extended Reality

Sam

Sam

PhD candidate

Expertise

Film studies + production, American literature, American history, Gender studies, Music

Teryn

Teryn

PhD candidate

Expertise

Entrepreneurship, Startups, Venture Capital, Business, Project Management, Neurobiology. I will coach you on creating a pitch deck for your startup idea and will connect you to funding opportunities in my network.

Sierra

Sierra

PhD candidate

Expertise

neuroscience, languages, music