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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.

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Anthony

Anthony

PhDClassical St...

Education

  1. Harvard University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2022

    Classical Studies

  2. Harvard University

    MAMaster of Arts2013

    Classical Studies

Expertise

Classical studies (Latin and Greek language and literature), Greek and Roman archaeology, Greek and...

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Bailey

Bailey

PhDEnglish

Education

  1. Bowling Green State University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2021

    English

  2. University of Findlay

    MAMaster of Arts2017

    English

Expertise

Writing, rhetorical analysis, feminist analysis, archival research, creative writing

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Alyson

Alyson

MSFood Science

Education

  1. Copenhagen University

    MSMaster of Science

    Food Science

  2. Princeton University

    BABachelor of Arts2016

    Geosciences

Expertise

Food Systems, Gastronomy, Innovative solutions for climate change, humanistic approach to design, Wicked...

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Ben

Ben

MA candidateEconomics

Education

  1. University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)

    MAMaster of ArtsTBD

    Economics

  2. University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)

    BABachelor of Arts1993

    Economics

Expertise

Math, Economics, Microeconomics, Antitrust, Social Sciences, Law, Finance, Strategy

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Sophia

Sophia

MA candidateHistory

Education

  1. Peking University

    MAMaster of ArtsTBD

    History

  2. Harvard University

    MAMaster of ArtsTBD

    East Asian Studies

Expertise

physics (particle physics, biophysics), history (modern Chinese history, Soviet history, Cold War...

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Katy

Katy

MAMiddle Easte...

Education

  1. Princeton University

    MAMaster of Arts2021

    Middle Eastern Studies

  2. Swarthmore College

    BABachelor of Arts2015

    Political Science

Expertise

Early and Modern Middle Eastern history, Political Science, Latin American history, Arab and Latin...

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Melissa

Melissa

MSHuman Comput...

Education

  1. Kent State University

    MSMaster of Science2016

    Human Computer Interaction

  2. Ramapo College

    BABachelor of Arts2014

    History

Expertise

Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, History

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Hunter

Hunter

PhDReligious St...

Education

  1. Duke University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2019

    Religious Studies

  2. Harvard University

    MAMaster of Arts2011

    Middle Eastern Studies

Expertise

History; Religion; Islamic Studies; History of the Middle East; History of South Asia; Issues in Science...

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Andrew

Andrew

PhDMiddle Easte...

Education

  1. Cornell University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2017

    Middle Eastern Studies

  2. Cornell University

    MAMaster of Arts2013

    Middle Eastern Studies

Expertise

Media, Culture, Technology, AI and Ethics, Politics, History, Music, Gender, Religion, Anthropology...

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Emily

Emily

PhD candidateEnvironmenta...

Education

  1. University of Wisconsin - Madison

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Environmental Science

  2. University of Wisconsin - Madison

    MSMaster of Science2020

    Environmental Science

Expertise

Environmental science and sustainability, management, governance, and policy. Conservation, social...

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AJ

AJ

PhD candidate

Education

  1. Stanford University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD
  2. American University Of Beirut

    MAMaster of Arts

Expertise

Journalism (reporting, multimedia, publishing, editing), French, Arabic, contemporary Arabic culture...

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Griffin Smith-Nichols

Griffin Smith-Nichols

Industry expertClassical St...

Education

  1. Cornell University

    BABachelor of Arts2019

    Classical Studies

Expertise

Ancient Greek and Latin classics, medieval literature and languages, history of religion, German

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Jasmine

Jasmine

PhD candidateNeuroscience

Education

  1. University of California San Diego (UCSD)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Neuroscience

  2. Wellesley College

    BABachelor of Arts2018

    Neuroscience

Expertise

neuroscience, psychology, cognitive sciences, anthropology, public policy, sociology, public health

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Mikaela (Mik)

Mikaela (Mik)

MSHistory

Education

  1. Simmons University

    MSMaster of Science2024

    History

  2. Simmons University

    MAMaster of Arts2024

    History

Expertise

History; Cultural heritage; archaeology; anthropology; Classical studies (Ancient Greek & Roman history...

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Sam

Sam

PhD candidateEnglish

Education

  1. University of Massachusetts Amherst

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    English

  2. Columbia University

    MAMaster of Arts2020

    English

Expertise

Film studies + production, American literature, History, Economics, Music

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Ievgeniia

Ievgeniia

PhDHistory

Education

  1. Yale University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2021

    History

  2. National University of Kiev-Mohyla Academy

    MAMaster of Arts2011

Expertise

Ukraine, Ukrainian history and literature, the Renaissance and the Reformation in Western Europe...

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Benjamin

Benjamin

PhD candidateHistory

Education

  1. Yale University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    History

  2. Yale University

    MAMaster of Arts

    History

Expertise

20th c. American History, 20th c. British Isles, Urban History, Labor History, Social History, History...

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Alexandra

Alexandra

PhD candidateAfrican / Af...

Education

  1. University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (UNC Chapel Hill)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    African / African American Studies

  2. University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (UNC Chapel Hill)

    MAMaster of Arts2019

    History

Expertise

20th Century American History

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Rachel Nefertari

Rachel Nefertari

PhDPublic Health

Education

  1. Indiana University - Bloomington

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2020

    Public Health

  2. Indiana Unviersity - Bloomington

    MAMaster of Arts2024

    International Relations

Expertise

Cross Cultural conflict resolution, cultural medicine, refugee health diplomacy and policy, Middle East...

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Katie

Katie

MPAPublic Policy

Education

  1. Cornell University

    MPAMaster of Publi...2024

    Public Policy

  2. Villanova University

    BABachelor of Arts2021

    Political Science

Expertise

History, English, Psychology, Environmental Science/Studies, Political Science, Environmental Policy...

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