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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.

Sports Analytics
Sam

Sam

Industry expert

Expertise

NCAA, NFL, NASCAR, and NBA industry experience; consulting across sports business and analytics; DraftKings analytics; published sports economics research; SQL, Python, and R programming; Tableau data visualization; Microsoft Office Suite; strategic insights in sponsorship, ticketing, and fan engagement.

Won

Won

PhD

Expertise

Machine Learning, Security, Privacy, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science

Sejal

Sejal

MS

Expertise

Data Science, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Sports Analytics, Natural Language Processing, Data Visualization, Computer Science, Biotechnology

Gregory

Gregory

MBA

Expertise

Currently an adjunct professor at La Salle University teaching Sports Finance to undergraduates & Managerial Accounting to MBA students, been in the sports industry now for 5 years revolving around accounting, finance, sports business analytics etc.

Imani

Imani

MBA candidate

Expertise

Business, IT Audit, Consulting, accounting

Coty

Coty

MS

Expertise

Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Business Intelligence, Process flow

Majid

Majid

PhD

Expertise

Economics, Machine Learning

Raheem

Raheem

Industry expert

Expertise

marketing, consumer behavior, entrepreneurship, journalism, market research, journalism, culture, music, urban studies, civic engagement, community

Richard

Richard

MBA candidate

Expertise

Business, Economics, Sports Data & Analytics, Psychology

Molly

Molly

MBA

Expertise

Marketing, economics, business analytics, sports analytics, consulting, pricing, sports market analysis

Joseph

Joseph

MS

Expertise

Sport Analytics and Data Science

Joseph

Joseph

Industry expert

Expertise

Business, technology, economics, sports analytics, Chinese language/culture/politics

Derek

Derek

MS

Expertise

Machine Learning in Computer Science, Computer Science,

Jeff

Jeff

PhD candidate

Expertise

Statistical Analysis, including regression analysis, machine learning, and use of R and Python. Statistical analysis in topics such as politics, physics, chemistry, astronomy, public health, and medicine. Biostatistical Analysis, including longitudinal studies and survival analysis

Atharv

Atharv

MA

Expertise

Data Science

Nick

Nick

MS

Expertise

Sport Analytics, Data Science, Programming, Econometrics

Alyssa

Alyssa

MBA

Expertise

business strategy, analytics, economics

Robert

Robert

PhD

Expertise

Physics, Optics, Quantum Mechanics, Math, Sports Analytics, Scientific Writing, Science Communication

Akshay

Akshay

MEng

Expertise

computer vision, AI for sports, data science, GPU programming

cameron

cameron

MBA candidate

Expertise

Sports Media, Marketing, Media, Advertising, Sponsorships, Leadership