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.

Photography
Sami

Sami

MFA

Expertise

Interdisciplinary Arts, Acting, Film, Theatre, Performance, Documentary, Dance, Creative Writing

Rebecca

Rebecca

MFA

Expertise

Ceramics, sculpture, photography, calligraphy, Arabic, Middle Eastern cinema

Anessa

Anessa

MS

Expertise

artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, design, ui/ux

Max

Max

Industry expert

Expertise

Photography entrepreneur videography

Carissa

Carissa

Industry expert

Expertise

Astrophysics, Physics, Mathematics, Photography, Art

Alice Jia Li

Alice Jia Li

MArch

Expertise

Architecture, Architectural History, Art History, Design Projects

Austin

Austin

MD/PhD candidate

Expertise

Medicine, Medicinal Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Protein Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Cancer Biology, Biomedical Device Ideation

George Philip

George Philip

PhD

Expertise

History, Art history, Architecture, Photography, Environmental Studies, Critical Studies in Race and Ethnicity

Anna

Anna

PhD

Expertise

History of Photography, Art History, Critical Theory

Steven

Steven

MS candidate

Expertise

Computer Science programming (python, java), Algebra and General Mathematics, Chemistry and Life Sciences, Photography.

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