Meet Polygence Scholars and explore their projects

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Nitya Kathiravan
Nitya Kathiravan
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “To what extent do social factors influence the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease, and what are the underlying mechanisms?“

Sufiya Kaul
Sufiya Kaul
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “How do social determinants of health affect learning attainment, assessed through differences between school districts and within school districts?“

Juliana Kha
Juliana Kha
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “The Links Between Angiogenesis and Metastasis“

Zara Khan
Zara Khan
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “The Impact of Plea Bargaining on Existing Disparities in the American Legal System“

Hannah Kim
Hannah Kim
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Altered Information Processing Model in Adolescent Depression“

Joo Kim
Joo Kim
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Can human embryos benefit from endosymbiotic relationships?“

Aryan Kochar
Aryan Kochar
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Environmental and Sustainable Applications of Fungi“

ellie koff
ellie koff
Polygence Scholar 2023
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Gender Expression in School: How is Stereotyping from Peers and Superiors Affecting my Intellectual Growth?“

Brandon Kong
Brandon Kong
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “What is the optimal geometry for a fixed scramjet engine that would improve efficiency across a wider range of Mach numbers?“

Ishika Korla
Ishika Korla
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Exploring the Effectiveness of Parental Assistance Versus Technological Assistance in Improving Emotional Intelligence and Communication in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder“

Sian Kotha
Sian Kotha
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Evaluating the Optimal Performance of Biodegradable Cutlery“

Sumedh Kothari
Sumedh Kothari
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “CRITICAL REVIEW: TREATMENT METHODS FOR SHORT-CHAIN PFAS“

Sophia Kou
Sophia Kou
Polygence Scholar 2023
Symposium Presenter

Project: “A 3D printed diorama of the early 2000s in Lake Como“

Angelina Kovalchuk
Angelina Kovalchuk
Polygence Scholar 2023
Symposium Presenter

Project: “The Role of Circadian and Sleep-Wake Dysfunctions of the Hypothalamus in Alzheimer's Disease Progression“

Peter Kriger
Peter Kriger
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “The Utilization of Genetic Modification Technologies of Phages for the Treatment of Infectious Diseases“

Mira Krishnaiah
Mira Krishnaiah
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Fostering Emotional Well-being in Educational Environments: An Innovative Approach through Interactive Floral Displays“

Aneesh Krishnakumar
Aneesh Krishnakumar
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Neurodegenerative Pathways in Multiple Systems Atrophy: Examining the Role of Alpha Synuclein in MSA“

Saanvi Kulkarni
Saanvi Kulkarni
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “How do Anesthesia and Diabetes Interact in the Surgical Setting?“

Saiesha Kumar
Saiesha Kumar
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “How effective is greenwashing across different demographics in the United States?“

Josephine Kunz
Josephine Kunz
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “How does Weight Stigma in Health care influence the health choices patients make?“