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.
medicine, oncology, qualitative research, internal medicine, mixed methods, assessing psychosocial needs of cancer patients, addressing social determinants of health and quality of life for cancer patients, career advice
cellular biology, biology of neurological or inflammatory diseases, development of new medications
gender-based violence prevention and intervention; global health; public health; racial disparities in programs and health outcomes; program evaluation, culturally-responsive approaches to teaching, policy advocacy, community-based research methods
clinical psychology, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, romantic relationships
The neuroscience of memory formation; the science of sleep: understanding why we need it; the effects of social media on mental health; exploring artificial intelligence and machine learning; the role of genetics in shaping human behavior; psychology of learning: strategies for effective study; the human brain: from neurons to networks; ethical hacking: the good side of cybersecurity; the impact of nutrition on physical and mental health; genetic engineering: editing the code of life; the intersection of art and science; cognitive behavioral therapy: techniques and applications; the science of sports: enhancing athletic performance; creative writing
Autism, developmental disabilities, trauma, child/adolescent psychology, juvenile justice system, school-to-prison pipeline, child welfare/foster care, immigrant mental health
social psychology, developmental psychology, cognition, morality, moral character, mind perception, cancel culture, speciesism, vegetarianism, nature vs. nurture, intergroup cognition, group decisions, LGBT experiences
psychology, education, counseling, mental health, radical acceleration, intelligence, giftedness, mental illness, therapy, mental health treatment, counseling
neuroscience, psychology, cognitive sciences, anthropology, public policy, sociology, public health
Consumer Health and Wellness, Psychology of well-being, Judgement and Decision Making, Consumer Behavior/Psychology, Marketing
Psychiatry (specifically developmental), neurobiology/neuroscience, theater (especially theater for young audiences or production)
Science eduation, education, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, learning sciences, educational psychology
clinical biology, cognitive psychology, US history, classic literature, LGBTQ+ history and rights
Pregnancy, stress physiology, sleep health, longitudinal studies, actigraphy
Emotion, close relationships, social psychology, evolutionary psychology, behavioral economics
Neuroscience, Neurodegenerative diseases, Psychology, Cancer biology, Cancer therapeutics, Cellular & Molecular Biology, Scientific communication
social connection, affective neuroscience, mental health, anxiety, approach/avoidance behaviros
Behavioral genetics, genetic and environmental risk factors for dementia/Alzheimer's Disease, health psychology, biological aging
