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Welcome to Polygence Pods!

Pods are online short courses where you work with world-class mentors and alongside peers who share your passion

In this program you will...

Student success through group learning and collaboration

Build a meaningful outcome

Project outputs vary project-to-project, but all students produce their own, unique final product at the end of the 6 weeks.

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Explore an exciting topic of your interest

We have expert mentors available in topics ranging from Computer Science and ML, to Finance, to Literature and Storytelling!

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Do more with a condensed timeframe

Highly concentrated content that doesn't drag out over months. The sessions occur weekly over 5-6 weeks so you can easily incorporate them into your busy schedule.

Choose Your Pod

Our next cohort of Pods begins the first week of next month. Choose your favorite topic from the ones offered to reserve your spot!

This pod is full!

Neuroscience and emotions: how are internal states generated and shaped?

Neuroscience and emotions: how are internal states generated and shaped?

Starts September 24, 2023

This pod is full!

Explore gene editing: Learn about genetics and its uses in healthcare

Explore gene editing: Learn about genetics and its uses in healthcare

Starts September 26, 2023

Community Psychology: Dive into the fundamentals of psychology's impact on communities and social justice

Community Psychology: Dive into the fundamentals of psychology's impact on communities and social justice

Starts October 2, 2023

Apply by September 25, 2023

Backboards & Dashboards: Using analytics to understand sports performance

Backboards & Dashboards: Using analytics to understand sports performance

Starts October 6, 2023

Apply by September 29, 2023

Neuroscience and emotions: how are internal states generated and shaped?

Neuroscience and emotions: how are internal states generated and shaped?

Starts October 15, 2023

Apply by October 8, 2023

Why Polygence?

Polygence alumni reported a 91% acceptance rate to R1 universities

Success starts with following your passion

We believe students achieve their best outcomes when they follow their authentic passions. We help you discover and grow in topics of your interest!

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Expert mentors from top universities

Polygence mentors are selected based on their exceptional academic background, teaching experience, and unique ability to inspire the next generation of innovative thinkers.

84% of Polygence students reported being more optimistic about their academic future

Develop your academic confidence

Polygence students reported that work with their mentor made them feel more optimistic and more in control of their academic future!