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.
Jordan
PhD
Expertise
Stem cells, Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, Cancer Metabolism, Microbiology, Pathogenesis, Metabolism, Microscopy
Charlotte
MArch
Expertise
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning, Sustainable Design, Environmental Design, Permaculture, Bioconstruction, Vernacular Architecture, Climate Responsive Design, GIS Mapping, Design Research, Environmental Justice, Human-Centered Design
Arnel Blake
PhD
Expertise
Epistemology, feminist philosophy, philosophy of language, philosophy of psychology, and philosophy of science
Donovan
PhD
Expertise
Social Science, Political Science, Public Policy, American Politics, Race and Ethnicity, Social Psychology, Public Opinion, Socialization, Political Behavior, & Political Psychology
Riya
PhD
Expertise
Genomics, CRISPR-gene editing, genome architecture, social justice in STEM, Art in STEM, creative writing (poetry/short stories)
Gabriela
PhD
Expertise
American Literature, Philosophy and Film, Feminist and Queer Literature, Political Theory and Philosophy, History, Confessional and Autobiographical writing
Riya
MD
Expertise
Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Genetics, Psychology, Sociology, English, Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy, Indian Classical Dance (Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, Odissi), Cultural Studies
Jessica
PhD
Expertise
biology, cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, nutrition, microbiology, Korean language, bioethics, art, life science communications
Will
PhD candidate
Expertise
Ethics, Political Philosophy, History of Philosophy, Interdisciplinary Work with Philosophy and the social sciences, Writing for the Humanities, philosophical ideas in film and literature
Evan
MD candidate
Expertise
Medicine, Healthcare, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Medical Technology, Medical Ethics, Philosophy, Information Systems
Kimi
PhD candidate
Expertise
human-computer interaction, social media, tech ethics, AI ethics, privacy, UX design, computer science, social psychology, cognitive psychology
Emily
PhD
Expertise
Biology, RNA biology, bioethics, science writing, genetics, genome editing, antiracism and science, public health
Lars
MD candidate
Expertise
Law, intellectual property, health law and policy, bioethics, tech law and innovation
Kendra
PhD candidate
Expertise
neuroimmunology, neurodevelopment, developmental biology, glia, neurodegenerative disorders, neurobiology, science ethics, music & neuroscience
Grace
MA candidate
Expertise
Philosophy, history of philosophy, ethics, bioethics, action theory, philosophy of neuroscience, medical ethics, meta-ethics, Aristotle, Aquinas, Descartes, Hume, Kant, Anscombe, Wittgenstein