Advaitha
Industry expert
Expertise
Biomedical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, digital health, digital therapeutics, neuro-engineering
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.
Arts
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- Chemistry
- Cognitive
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Dance
- Dentistry
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- Psychiatry
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- Social Science
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- Surgery
Natalie
PhD candidate
Expertise
Psychology and Mental Health; Sexual Health and Wellness; Yoga and Wellness
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
Meg
PhD candidate
Expertise
Materials Sciences/ Applied Physics / Electrical Engineering
Nora
DDes candidate
Expertise
illustrator, photoshop, coral draw, branding, visual design, Arabic language,
Xiao
PhD
Expertise
Cryptography, Machine Learning, Algorithm
chloe
MFA
Expertise
portfolio development (studio art, film reels, writing portfolios); research-based projects in art, film and creative-writing; documentary filmmaking & video editing; oral history and interview techniques (audio recording, project planning, outreach, interview-soft skills, etc); studio art projects (ie: interdisciplinary, mixed media, film, video, installation, sculpture, artist books); writing projects (poetry, nonfiction and essay); environmental arts projects (art and science, ecology, water, soil, fungi & mushrooms, environmental justice, place-based research and work); reflecting on your creative practice and crafting artist statments
Clarissa
PhD candidate
Expertise
Art history, Feminism, Contemporary art, Art and Science, Women in STEM
Sarah
PhD
Expertise
music and memory, psychology, cognitive science, science and arts, neuroscience of music, music psychology, nostalgia, music-evoked emotions, emotion, projects related to human aging
Irene
PsyD
Expertise
LGBTQ+ Affirmative Care, BIPOC LGBTQ+, BIPOC, Music Therapy, Clinical Psychology
Natalie
PhD candidate
Expertise
Music Theory; Music Cognition; Music Psychology; Linguistics; Media Studies
Rebecca
MA
Expertise
Memorialization culture (monuments, memorials, and museums); Public history; Genocide, crimes against humanity, and mass atrocities; History of human rights; Germany [German literature, poetry, film, and art]; 20th century; World War II
Isabella
MS candidate
Expertise
Environmental Economics, Energy Modelling, Environmental Policy, Climate and Energy Transition, Energy Modeling, International Affairs, Carbon Footprinting, Net Zero, Literature Reviews, Applying behavioural economics to environmental issues
Cody
Industry expert
Expertise
Music, Film Scoring
Caitlin
PsyD candidate
Expertise
General Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology
Raheem
Industry expert
Expertise
marketing, consumer behavior, entrepreneurship, journalism, market research, journalism, culture, music, urban studies, civic engagement, community
Matthew
Industry expert
Expertise
Film Production and Cinematography
Douglas
MA
Expertise
Literature, Poetry, Game Studies, Psychology, Philosophy (especially existentialism), Critical/Cultural Theory, and Arts
Alyssa
PhD candidate
Expertise
Communication. Political Communication. Rhetoric. Political Polarization. Politics. Government.
Rose
MS
Expertise
Comparative religion, drama and esl education, cultural experiences, Ed tech