Polygence Pods | Polygence

Why Pods?

Deepen Your Passion. Explore your Passion.

Polygence Pods are a focused, organized exploration on popular career and research topics. You will build a foundation in your research and career goals through a structured research experience with thoughtfully designed lessons and customizable projects. You will be guided by our world-class mentors and meet like-minded 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.

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!

Student setting project timeline on his calendar

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.

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Choose Your Pod

Pods fill up fast! Pick your favorite topic from the ones offered to reserve your spot!

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

Starts January 4, 2024

Apply by December 28, 2023

AI in STEM: How Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing Science and Engineering

Starts January 6, 2024

Apply by January 1, 2024

4 seats left

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

Starts January 8, 2024

Apply by January 1, 2024

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

Starts January 15, 2024

Apply by January 8, 2024

4 seats left

Backboards & Dashboards: Using analytics to understand sports performance

Starts January 19, 2024

Apply by January 12, 2024

Healthcare Economics: Explore the business of America's healthcare system and its pressing challenges

Starts January 29, 2024

Apply by January 22, 2024

Are Pods Right For You?

Polygence Pods short courses are best if you:

Want to get a foundational understanding in a new research area

Are curious about a topic but not sure where to begin

Are looking for a fun project you can finish quickly

Want to confirm your interest in a future career option

Benefits of Pods short courses

1. Accomplish a Lot Quickly

Pods are designed to expose students to new topics in a quick 6-week course that covers the basics of research in the topic and culminates in a customizable project outcome.

2. Structured Schedule

For students needing more accountability in their schedule, Pods are a great way to begin research exploration with set meetings, assignments and a defined project structure designed to keep students and their research on track.

3. Learn with Peers

Pods bring together 6 passionate students to learn and work together about a topic they’ll explore together. This collaborative experience brings students into conversation with one another.

4. Get Inspired by an Expert Mentor

Pods are designed and led by experts in the field and crafted to engage students in learning the newest developments in the most popular fields for young scholars. This means pods are a great way to test interest in competitive fields without needing prior research or a concrete idea of what to explore.

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!

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!