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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.

Arts
Isabella

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

Kelly

Kelly

PhD

Expertise

museum studies, performance studies, dance studies, ethnography, performance and politics, Latin American studies, theatre history, women's studies, creative projects, playwriting

Jerry

Jerry

MArch

Expertise

Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Development, Architecture Competition, Graphics, Digital Arts

AJ

AJ

PhD candidate

Expertise

Journalism (reporting, multimedia, publishing, editing), French, Arabic, contemporary Arabic culture, international relations, international political economy, creative writing (novella, short story, haiku), photography, history of post-world war Europe and Middle East

Raheem

Raheem

Industry expert

Expertise

marketing, consumer behavior, entrepreneurship, journalism, market research, journalism, culture, music, urban studies, civic engagement, community

Advaitha

Advaitha

Industry expert

Expertise

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

Patricia

Patricia

PhD candidate

Expertise

Art History, Feminism, Pop culture, Critical Race, History, Theory, Writing

Sarah

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

Cody

Cody

Industry expert

Expertise

Music, Film Scoring

chloe

chloe

MFA

Expertise

portfolio development (studio art, film, writing); research-based projects with output in a creative medium; documentary filmmaking & video editing; oral history and interview techniques; studio art projects (ie: mixed media, film, video, installation, sculpture, artist books); writing projects (poetry, nonfiction and essay); reflecting on creative practice

Douglas

Douglas

MA

Expertise

Literature, Poetry, Game Studies, Psychology, Philosophy (especially existentialism), Critical/Cultural Theory, and Arts

Nora

Nora

DDes candidate

Expertise

illustrator, photoshop, coral draw, branding, visual design, Arabic language,

Darnell

Darnell

MBA candidate

Expertise

Finance/Financial Services, Wealth Management, Business (multi-member LLC experience), and Poetry, Creative Writing, Published Art Works

Rose

Rose

MS

Expertise

Comparative religion, drama and esl education, cultural experiences, Ed tech

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

Rebecca

Rebecca

MFA

Expertise

Ceramics, sculpture, photography, calligraphy, Arabic, Middle Eastern topics, Creative Writing, Design, Conceptual Development

Alyssa

Alyssa

PhD candidate

Expertise

Communication. Political Communication. Rhetoric. Political Polarization. Politics. Government.

Jasmine

Jasmine

PhD candidate

Expertise

neuroscience, psychology, cognitive sciences, anthropology, public policy, sociology, public health

Tyler

Tyler

MArch

Expertise

Architecture, design, and environmental art

Matthew

Matthew

Industry expert

Expertise

Film Production and Cinematography