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
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.
Katharina
MFA
Expertise
Fashion history, fashion design, art history, costume design for stage and film
Katy
PhD candidate
Expertise
Neurobiology of disease and neurobiology of development
Stephen
PhD
Expertise
Psychology, Neuroscience, Statistics, Music, Philosophy of Science
Matthew
MFA
Expertise
Graphic design, data science, sustainability, participatory design, information design, sound design, film making, photography, creative writing, user experience design
River
PhD candidate
Expertise
Latin Epic Literature
Matthew
PhD candidate
Expertise
Cognitive neuroscience, memory/Alzheimer’s/dementia; music composition
Elyssa
Industry expert
Expertise
Composition, Social Sciences, Music Production, Cultural Studies, Journalism, Creative Writing
Advaitha
Industry expert
Expertise
Biomedical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, digital health, digital therapeutics, neuro-engineering
Shomik
PhD candidate
Expertise
Renewable energy (solar), heat transfer, computational materials science
Jolene
MS candidate
Expertise
finance, accounting, data science, fine art (drawing, painting), philosophy
Luther
PhD candidate
Expertise
History, Chinese History, East Asian History, Early Modern History, History of Migration & Diaspora
Anessa
MS
Expertise
artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, design, ui/ux
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
MFA
Expertise
Architectural models making and Placemaking, Experimental Drawing, Textile and Fashion Design
Alex
PhD candidate
Expertise
Robotics, product design, assistive device design, the sense of touch
Ian
MArch candidate
Expertise
Architecture, Fashion, Product Design, Industrial Design, Augemented Reality, Virtual Reality, Extended Reality
Sam
PhD candidate
Expertise
Film studies + production, American literature, American history, Gender studies, Music
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
PhD candidate
Expertise
neuroscience, languages, music