John
PhD
Expertise
Contemporary public policy, Op-ed writing, long-form fiction, short-form fiction, memoir, autoethnography, 18th Century British Literature, Literary Criticism, poetry, writing contests, journal submissions, etc.
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.
Catalina
MFA
Expertise
creative writing, literature, fiction, narrative, multimedia, creative nonfiction
Rebecca
MFA
Expertise
Ceramics, sculpture, photography, calligraphy, Arabic, Middle Eastern topics, Creative Writing, Design, Conceptual Development
Daniel
PhD
Expertise
International Psychology; Global Mental Health; Counseling; Capacity Building; Disability Justice; Disability Education; Juvenile Justice; Leadership
Darnell
MBA candidate
Expertise
Finance/Financial Services, Wealth Management, Business (multi-member LLC experience), and Poetry, Creative Writing, Published Art Works
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
Hala
JD candidate
Expertise
Human Rights, American Foreign Policy, Political Science and Theory, Classics, Creative Writing
Riya
PhD
Expertise
Genomics, CRISPR-gene editing, genome architecture, social justice in STEM, Art in STEM, creative writing (poetry/short stories)
Ian
PhD candidate
Expertise
English; 20th & 21st century literature; postcolonial literature; Anglophone literature; literary criticism; writing; the writing process; creative nonfiction; cultural criticism
Raheem
Industry expert
Expertise
marketing, consumer behavior, entrepreneurship, journalism, market research, journalism, culture, music, urban studies, civic engagement, community
Elizabeth
PhD
Expertise
European and Middle East History, Comparative Literature, Creative Writing, French Literature,
Patrick
MFA
Expertise
Literature; Creative Writing; Religious Studies; Philosophy; Theology; German Language
Matthew
PhD candidate
Expertise
Graphic design, data science, sustainability, participatory design, information design, sound design, film making, photography, creative writing, user experience design