Meet Polygence Scholars and explore their projects

Fresh graduates taking a selfie
Iris Zhao
Iris Zhao
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “How Does “Made in China 2025” Affect STEM Talent? Attributes to China’s Shifting Distribution of Skill and Employment.“

Caroline Zuba
Caroline Zuba
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Gray Chameleons on the Rise: Mental Illness in the LGBTQ+ CommunityWhat biological and environmental factors influence increased rates of suicide and depression in the LGBTIQ community?“

Rayyan Aamir
Rayyan Aamir
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Why do some countries grow faster than others? How do factors such as skills and education, the environment, and technology affect how developing countries grow? What can developing countries learn from developed countries and how can they incorporate similar policies to ensure growth?“

Sean Addy
Sean Addy
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Removing CO2 From the Atmosphere via Filters to Prevent the Affects Climate Change“

Oluwatofunmi Afolabi
Oluwatofunmi Afolabi
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Exploring Brain Imaging Measures and Autism Spectrum Disorder Phenotypes Between Males and Females“

Ardavan Afrakhteh
Ardavan Afrakhteh
Polygence Scholar 2023
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Artificial Intelligence tutoring systems: the call for inexpensive and personalized learning solutions for underperforming students“

Vidushi Agrawal
Vidushi Agrawal
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Anti-Cancer Properties of Medicinal Plants/Fungi“

Ayushi Ahuja
Ayushi Ahuja
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Reflux Risk Factors: A GERD Review“

Alec Alarakhia
Alec Alarakhia
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “How does sleep time affect academic performance, relationships, mental health, and other aspects of life in medical students and healthcare professionals?“

Hassan Alazzeh
Hassan Alazzeh
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “How have Arab artists in conflict zones engaged wider social and political contexts through their work?“

Lulwa Al Baker
Lulwa Al Baker
Polygence Scholar 2023
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Stellar evolution - What is the star cycle?“

Abdullah Ali
Abdullah Ali
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “What are some key Genetic Causes, and Evolving Potential Treatment Methods for Stress & Anxiety Phenotypes Expressed in Autistic Individuals?“

Maraam Al-Shayef
Maraam Al-Shayef
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Evaluating gene targets for CRISPR/Cas9-based treatments of pancreatic cancer.“

Muhammad Ayaan Ameen
Muhammad Ayaan Ameen
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “How can AI be used for short term stock prediction?“

Tarun Antony
Tarun Antony
Polygence Scholar 2023
Symposium Presenter

Project: “The Proof and Process of Calculating the Geometries for a Rocket Nozzle“

Saarika Apte
Saarika Apte
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “What were the economic effects of the 2016 Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal on the sport of gymnastics, other sports, and parties involved in the incident.“

Ayaan Arif
Ayaan Arif
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “What is the role of Huntington's interacting proteins in the progression of Huntington's disease in middle-aged victims?“

Abeeha Atif
Abeeha Atif
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “What is deteriorating the water quality and consequently the health of people in Islamabad?“

Arnav Atluri
Arnav Atluri
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “To be submitted by Arnav“

Sahasra B
Sahasra B
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “How do diet, physical activity, and sleep patterns play a role in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease?“