Meet Polygence Scholars and explore their projects
![Fresh graduates taking a selfie](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdpl6hyzg28thp.cloudfront.net%2Fmedia%2Fscholar-page-hero-image.webp&w=3840&q=80)
![Nitya Kathiravan](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdpl6hyzg28thp.cloudfront.net%2Fmedia%2Fd912d95d-8a75-4afa-b9a6-f0fee0f8a415.jpg&w=256&q=75)
Project: “To what extent do social factors influence the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease, and what are the underlying mechanisms?“
![Sufiya Kaul](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdpl6hyzg28thp.cloudfront.net%2Fmedia%2Fb9979ce0-5076-49c3-af3d-d91dec5aac26.jpg&w=256&q=75)
Project: “How do social determinants of health affect learning attainment, assessed through differences between school districts and within school districts?“
![Juliana Kha](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdpl6hyzg28thp.cloudfront.net%2Fmedia%2F42a63c6f-9cf1-4911-a9ac-3632e1daeb16.jpg&w=256&q=75)
Project: “The Links Between Angiogenesis and Metastasis“
![Zara Khan](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdpl6hyzg28thp.cloudfront.net%2Fmedia%2Fe6d8869a-67fc-4460-91f9-dfba93dad3b4.jpg&w=256&q=75)
Project: “The Impact of Plea Bargaining on Existing Disparities in the American Legal System“
![Hannah Kim](/_next/image?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fjosh-graduated.d881e9be.webp&w=256&q=75)
Project: “Altered Information Processing Model in Adolescent Depression“
![Joo Kim](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdpl6hyzg28thp.cloudfront.net%2Fmedia%2Fa5754e0c-6923-4187-a008-c69ccac10a0c.jpg&w=256&q=75)
Project: “Can human embryos benefit from endosymbiotic relationships?“
![Aryan Kochar](/_next/image?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fjosh-graduated.d881e9be.webp&w=256&q=75)
Project: “Environmental and Sustainable Applications of Fungi“
![ellie koff](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdpl6hyzg28thp.cloudfront.net%2Fmedia%2Fbd2565d8-09c4-484f-80e6-6e59da24cb5d.jpg&w=256&q=75)
Project: “Gender Expression in School: How is Stereotyping from Peers and Superiors Affecting my Intellectual Growth?“
![Brandon Kong](/_next/image?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fjosh-graduated.d881e9be.webp&w=256&q=75)
Project: “What is the optimal geometry for a fixed scramjet engine that would improve efficiency across a wider range of Mach numbers?“
![Ishika Korla](/_next/image?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fjosh-graduated.d881e9be.webp&w=256&q=75)
Project: “Exploring the Effectiveness of Parental Assistance Versus Technological Assistance in Improving Emotional Intelligence and Communication in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder“
![Sian Kotha](/_next/image?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fjosh-graduated.d881e9be.webp&w=256&q=75)
Project: “Evaluating the Optimal Performance of Biodegradable Cutlery“
![Sumedh Kothari](/_next/image?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fjosh-graduated.d881e9be.webp&w=256&q=75)
Project: “CRITICAL REVIEW: TREATMENT METHODS FOR SHORT-CHAIN PFAS“
![Sophia Kou](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdpl6hyzg28thp.cloudfront.net%2Fmedia%2Ffc49b1fb-c256-45d1-9434-5b139628fd06.jpg&w=256&q=75)
Project: “A 3D printed diorama of the early 2000s in Lake Como“
![Angelina Kovalchuk](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdpl6hyzg28thp.cloudfront.net%2Fmedia%2F545bfd91-8cd8-4941-986a-b69c908dcd18.jpg&w=256&q=75)
Project: “The Role of Circadian and Sleep-Wake Dysfunctions of the Hypothalamus in Alzheimer's Disease Progression“
![Peter Kriger](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdpl6hyzg28thp.cloudfront.net%2Fmedia%2F7d53a8ef-f9d4-4197-a72a-7c6a88de4dc9.jpg&w=256&q=75)
Project: “The Utilization of Genetic Modification Technologies of Phages for the Treatment of Infectious Diseases“
![Mira Krishnaiah](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdpl6hyzg28thp.cloudfront.net%2Fmedia%2F65e3fe11-e7d1-4cfb-bf41-978e2845f72e.jpg&w=256&q=75)
Project: “Fostering Emotional Well-being in Educational Environments: An Innovative Approach through Interactive Floral Displays“
![Aneesh Krishnakumar](/_next/image?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fjosh-graduated.d881e9be.webp&w=256&q=75)
Project: “Neurodegenerative Pathways in Multiple Systems Atrophy: Examining the Role of Alpha Synuclein in MSA“
![Saanvi Kulkarni](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdpl6hyzg28thp.cloudfront.net%2Fmedia%2Fc2c6721b-af3e-4320-8d90-614465cd3452.jpg&w=256&q=75)
Project: “How do Anesthesia and Diabetes Interact in the Surgical Setting?“
![Saiesha Kumar](/_next/image?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fjosh-graduated.d881e9be.webp&w=256&q=75)
Project: “How effective is greenwashing across different demographics in the United States?“
![Josephine Kunz](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdpl6hyzg28thp.cloudfront.net%2Fmedia%2Ff33f1590-3489-481b-940a-b58b523e10f5.jpg&w=256&q=75)
Project: “How does Weight Stigma in Health care influence the health choices patients make?“