Meet Polygence Scholars and explore their projects

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Riya Chatterjee
Riya Chatterjee
Polygence Scholar 2026

Project: “Epigenetic regulations of the intrinsic properties of HVC neurons in zebra finches under stuttering“

Khoi Chau
Khoi Chau
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “A new natural approach for skin: Formulation and evalution of the sunscreen made from aloe vera and agarwood“

Varun Chayanam
Varun Chayanam
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “How do genetic mutations influence the development of the brain that are associated with autism?“

Meriam Chebil
Meriam Chebil
Corona del Mar High School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “Prison for Profit, How Racism Never Died After Jim Crow“

Siddharth Chebolu
Siddharth Chebolu
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “Comparative analysis of additive manufacturing versus regular manufacturing processes considering economic, environmental, and quality-based perspectives“

Krishna Chemudupati
Krishna Chemudupati
Windermere Preparatory School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Impact of Environmental Variations on Biodiesel Harvesting from Chlorophyceae in Raceway-Style Ponds“

Changhong Chen
Changhong Chen
Aliso Niguel High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Which video game platform has the most growth potential“

Erita Chen
Erita Chen
Hong Kong International School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “Social Programming for Townships: Where do Arts NGOs Fit?“

Grace Chen
Grace Chen
Thomas Sprigg Wootton High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “How does sarcoptic mange affect wolf physiology, behavior, and population dynamics?“

Iola Chen
Iola Chen
Concord Carlisle High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “What is the role of GMOs in a future of regenerative agriculture“

Josh Chen
Josh Chen
Lowell High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “How much faster will adults who have no prior experience editing videos be able to create a narrated slideshow video with Text2Video vs. PowerPoint?“

KATHERINE Chen
KATHERINE Chen
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Generative AI in Cancer: Improving Therapies Against Common Oncogenic Drivers“

Lawrence Chen
Lawrence Chen
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “A comparison of existing technologies utilizing nanomaterials for atmospheric carbon capture“

Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen
University High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “How are risk factors for Alzheimer's affected by sex differences in the male and female bodies?“

Tavis Chen
Tavis Chen
San Marino High School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “Proposed research to selectively deplete a regulatory liver miRNA“

Tina Chen
Tina Chen
Cesar Chavez High School
Polygence Scholar 2021
Vincent Chen
Vincent Chen
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “What properties of gravitational waves can tell us about the astrophysical events that are happening and how do they do that?“

Yueyun Chen
Yueyun Chen
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “In patients with mitral valve dysfunction, how does mitral valve repair using Da Vinci surgery compare to open surgery in terms of safety?“

Angie Cheng
Angie Cheng
Los Altos High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Biomimetic blood cell coated nanoparticles for improved site specificity and enhanced bioavailability“

Ary Cheng
Ary Cheng
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “What effects do the properties of an exoplanet have on its transmission spectrum? How can we computationally model these effects to generate a theoretical spectrum given properties of the planet, or determine these properties given the planet's transmission spectrum?“