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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.

Environmental Science
Lindsey

Lindsey

PhD candidateMarine Science

Education

  1. Northeastern University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Marine Science

  2. University of North Carolina Wilmington

    MSMaster of Science2023

    Marine Science

Expertise

marine biology, biology, environmental science, ecology, sustainability, conservation, conservation...

Anastasia

Anastasia

PhDChemistry

Education

  1. Columbia University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2016

    Chemistry

  2. Columbia University

    MSMaster of Science2011

    Chemistry

Expertise

Earth sciences, planetary sciences, physics, mathematics, chemistry, spectroscopy

Krista

Krista

MPH candidatePublic Health

Education

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

    MPHMaster of Publi...TBD

    Public Health

  2. University of Rochester

    BSBachelor of Sci...2022

    Public Health

Expertise

Environmental health (combination of public health, environmental science, biology, chemistry, and...

Marisa

Marisa

EdMEducation

Education

  1. St. Catherine University

    EdMMaster of Educa...2022

    Education

  2. Franklin & Marshall College

    BABachelor of Arts2007

    Religious Studies

Expertise

action research on social justice education reform, critical reflection self-studies, environmental...

Alexa

Alexa

PhDEpidemiology

Education

  1. Boston University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2022

    Epidemiology

  2. University of Connecticut

    BSBachelor of Sci...2018

    Public Health

Expertise

Projects understanding the impact of chemicals on health and projects in the following topic areas:...

Mary Margaret

Mary Margaret

PhD candidateEnvironmenta...

Education

  1. University of Washington

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Environmental Science

  2. Dartmouth College

    BSEBachelor of Sci...2018

    Chemical Engineering

Expertise

Climate Change/Oceanography (ocean acidification, coral reefs, biogeochemical models, paleontology...

Alexa

Alexa

PhDMicrobiology

Education

  1. University of California Berkeley (UC Berkeley)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2025

    Microbiology

  2. Vanderbilt University

    BABachelor of Arts2019

    Biochemistry

Expertise

Drug discovery, microbial interactions, environmental microbiology, genome mining, bioengineering

Danielle

Danielle

PhDMarine Science

Education

  1. University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2024

    Marine Science

  2. University of Miami

    BSBachelor of Sci...2016

    Environmental Science

Expertise

Marine science: algae physiology, biogeochemistry, microbiology, nutrient dynamics, sargassum seaweed...

Chestina

Chestina

MSZoology

Education

  1. Georgia Southern University

    MSMaster of Science

    Zoology

  2. California State University, Long Beach

    BSBachelor of Sci...2017

    Marine Science

Expertise

marine biology, marine animal physiology, ecologial physiology, climate change affects on animal...

Jaclyn

Jaclyn

MSEnvironmenta...

Education

  1. University of Wisconsin - Madison

    MSMaster of Science2020

    Environmental Science

  2. Denison University

    BABachelor of Arts2014

    Environmental Science

Expertise

environmental science, conservation, marine science, sustainability, conservation planning, strategic...

Yolanda

Yolanda

MPAEnvironmenta...

Education

  1. Syracuse University

    MPAMaster of Publi...2015

    Environmental Science

  2. State University of New York College at Geneseo

    BABachelor of Arts2009

    Environmental Science

Expertise

Food systems, Urban Agriculture, Environmental Studies

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...

Cheldina

Cheldina

PhD candidateChemical Eng...

Education

  1. Yale University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Chemical Engineering

  2. American University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2020

    Environmental Science

Expertise

engineering design loop, water purification technology, sustainable design, green chemistry, 3D...

Lupita

Lupita

PhDBiology

Education

  1. Stanford University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2016

    Biology

  2. Chaminade University of Honolulu

    BSBachelor of Sci...2009

    Environmental Science

Expertise

marine biology, environmental science, ecology

Ashley

Ashley

MPHPublic Health

Education

  1. George Washington University

    MPHMaster of Publi...

    Public Health

  2. Virginia Wesleyan College

    BSBachelor of Sci...2018

    Biology

Expertise

Public Health, Biology, Marine Biology/Science, Oceanography, Environmental Public Health, Climate Change

Cyrus

Cyrus

MDMedicine

Education

  1. Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    MDDoctor of Medicine2025

    Medicine

  2. Columbia University

    BABachelor of Arts2020

    Public Health

Expertise

Public Health, Environmental Science, Biology

Emma

Emma

MS

Education

  1. University of Wales, Bangor

    MSMaster of Science2022
  2. University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC)

    BSBachelor of Sci...2020

    Ecology

Expertise

Anything under the scope of marine biology & ecology

Reema

Reema

MPPPublic Policy

Education

  1. University of California Irvine (UCI)

    MPPMaster of Publi...2020

    Public Policy

  2. University of California Irvine (UCI)

    BABachelor of Arts2018

    Environmental Science

Expertise

climate change policy, writing, sustainability

Shalimar

Shalimar

PhD candidateMarine Science

Education

  1. East Carolina University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Marine Science

  2. Florida International University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2016

    Ecology

Expertise

Ecology, marine biology, oceanography, fisheries management, environmental policy, remote sensing

Micah

Micah

PhD candidateEcology

Education

  1. University of Kansas

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Ecology

  2. Rockhurst College

    BSBachelor of Sci...2019

    Molecular Biology

Expertise

Earth Science, Climate Change, Carbon Sequestration, Soil Science, Critical Zone Science, Carbon...