Yolanda
MPA
Expertise
Food systems, Urban Agriculture, Environmental 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.
Sarah
DMD
Expertise
Dentistry, Biology, Dance, Bioethics
Blake
PhD
Expertise
Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Educational Technology
Cayla
MS
Expertise
Interdisciplinary or Exploratory Projects, Writing/Research, Music and Recording/Music Production, Journalism, Creative/Fiction and Nonfiction Writing, Psychology/Sociology Research
Madeline
PhD candidate
Expertise
Religious studies, modern European history, memory studies
Bridgette
MFA candidate
Expertise
Creating writing, poetry, hybrid, zine, anthology, community engagement, gardening
Tomer
MS
Expertise
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)
Sarah
Industry expert
Expertise
Fashion Merchandising
Susan
PhD
Expertise
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
Shaylyn
PhD candidate
Expertise
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
Natalie
PhD candidate
Expertise
Music Theory; Music Cognition; Music Psychology; Linguistics; Media Studies
Alla
Industry expert
Expertise
Alzheimer's, the brain, and anything to do with video editing!
Cody
PhD
Expertise
Literature and Literary Theory, Philosophy, Creative Writing, Race and Ethnicity, Cultural Studies
Jerry
DO candidate
Expertise
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
Jade
PhD
Expertise
Linguistics, Translation, Arabic Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, cross-cultural awareness, intercultural communication, comparative literature, European linguistics, cultural studies, humanities
Chris
PhD candidate
Expertise
Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Literary Criticism
Brooke
MFA
Expertise
Creative Writing, Journalism, Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, Screenwriting, Playwriting, Composition, Literary Analysis, Pop Culture / Media / Art Commentary and Criticism
Rebecca
MFA
Expertise
Ceramics, sculpture, photography, calligraphy, Arabic, Middle Eastern cinema
Katharina
MFA
Expertise
Fashion history, fashion design, art history, costume design for stage and film
Sami
MFA
Expertise
Interdisciplinary Arts, Acting, Film, Theatre, Performance, Documentary, Dance, Creative Writing