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!
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.
Create Your Own Image Filter: Learn how TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat enhance our favorite photos
Leveraging computers to extract meaning from images is the foundation of multiple cutting edge fields in computer science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, computer vision, information theory, psychology, mathematics, statistics, and more! Build your knowledge of this fundamental concept while you create your very own image filter with what you’ve learned.
Starts Week of April 17, 2023 (Six sessions)
Session day + time Wednesdays at 7pm (ET) / 4pm (PT)
Group size 3-6 students
Outcome A customized filter that can be applied to your favorite photos
Price $495
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Computer Science (CS)
Machine Learning (ML)
Build a ChatGPT Robot: Learn how your future will be impacted by this exciting new technology
Gone are the days where we can identify a human by simply asking them to click the “I am a human” checkbox. Large language models have even enabled computers to talk like humans (and not just single sentences – long, continuous conversations!). With these new models, we enter an era where programs can assist humans with more personalized, instructive, helpful language than ever before. How do these models work, and how can we leverage technology like ChatGPT to directly improve our lives?
Starts Week of April 17, 2023 (Six sessions)
Session date + time Tuesdays at 9pm (ET) / 6pm (PT)
Group size 3-6 students
Outcome A customized ChatGPT language-based application
Price $495
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Computer Science (CS)
Machine Learning (ML)
Analyze a stock: Learn how Covid and AI have impacted investment strategy
You will learn the fundamental concepts of investing in the stock market, including how to analyze and evaluate companies, assess market trends and risks, and develop a personal investment strategy. You will also explore the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and engage disruptive new technologies like AI-based investment tools. This will enable you to develop a deep understanding of a company or industry that you are personally passionate about.
Starts Week of April 17, 2023 (Six sessions)
Session day + time Sundays at 1pm (ET) / 10am (PT)
Group size 3-6 students
Outcome A finely tuned analysis of a specific industry or company
Price $495
Finance
Investing
Artificial Intelligence
Write a Short Story: Explore the Concept of Monsters across the World through Literature, Film & Music
Monsters have been, and continue to be, an essential part of storytelling throughout the world. Monsters symbolize deviations from the “normal” as marginalized others who represent transgressions and deviations of nature, science, race, gender, sexuality, etc. In this pod you will look at the concept of monstrosity through an interdisciplinary lens by reviewing examples, from different cultures, of short stories, poems, graphic novels, films, music videos (hello Lady Gaga), and even fairy tales.
Starts Week of April 17, 2023 (Six sessions)
Session day + time Tuesdays at 7:30pm (ET) / 4:30pm (PT)
Group size 3-6 students
Outcome Your very own short story
Price $495
Storytelling
Literature
Writing
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.
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!