Sami
MFA
Expertise
Interdisciplinary Arts, Acting, Film, Theatre, Performance, Documentary, Dance, Creative Writing
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.
Rebecca
MFA
Expertise
Ceramics, sculpture, photography, calligraphy, Arabic, Middle Eastern cinema
Anessa
MS
Expertise
artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, design, ui/ux
Max
Industry expert
Expertise
Photography entrepreneur videography
Carissa
Industry expert
Expertise
Astrophysics, Physics, Mathematics, Photography, Art
Alice Jia Li
MArch
Expertise
Architecture, Architectural History, Art History, Design Projects
Austin
MD/PhD candidate
Expertise
Medicine, Medicinal Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Protein Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Cancer Biology, Biomedical Device Ideation
George Philip
PhD
Expertise
History, Art history, Architecture, Photography, Environmental Studies, Critical Studies in Race and Ethnicity
Anna
PhD
Expertise
History of Photography, Art History, Critical Theory
Steven
MS candidate
Expertise
Computer Science programming (python, java), Algebra and General Mathematics, Chemistry and Life Sciences, Photography.
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