Meet Polygence Scholars and explore their projects

Fresh graduates taking a selfie
Michael Hom
Michael Hom
Ohlone College
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Handwriting Transcription Website“

Michelle Hom
Michelle Hom
Ohlone College
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “The Impact of Recent Fire Awareness on Sustainable Advertisements' Effectiveness“

Lucas Hsu
Lucas Hsu
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “Assessing current and future heatwave risks and engineering solutions in San Jose, California“

Marinda Htoon
Marinda Htoon
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Battling atopic dermatitis: its prevalence, how it affects the body, and treatment options“

Alexander Hu
Alexander Hu
Bridgewater Raritan High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “What are the most effective ways to use machine learning to predict systemic crises in African countries?“

Caden Hu
Caden Hu
Mission San Jose High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Treatment mechanisms for tackling antimicrobial resistance“

Grace Hu
Grace Hu
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Literature Review of Application of CE to India’s E-Waste Problem, Using the 4R Paradigm to Identify Challenges and Opportunities“

Jesse Hu
Jesse Hu
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “The Role of Small Modular Reactors in Decentralizing Energy Production: Assessing Economic Viability, Safety, and Environmental Impact in Underdeveloped Regions“

Harry Huang
Harry Huang
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “Creative Multimedia AI Applications and its Limitations“

Jasmine Huang
Jasmine Huang
York House School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Innovation Creates Volatility: The Disadvantage of Innovation“

Olivia Huang
Olivia Huang
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “Coping with Climate Change: Evaluating the Plastic Responses of Brittle Stars to Ocean Acidification and Warming“

Samantha Huebner
Samantha Huebner
Campolindo High School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “Research essay on Austen's _Pride and Prejudice_“

Rosa Huffman
Rosa Huffman
Agnes Irwin
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “What is the effectiveness of the new Biden-Harris Administration strategy on the root causes of Central American migration? (main)Do the listed policy objectives align with the current issues of the migration crisis? (subquestion)How is this strategy different from those of the past in addressing Central American migration? (subquestion)Has the Administration followed through on their strategy? (subquestion)“

Jordyn Hurwitz
Jordyn Hurwitz
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “How do non-profits (specifically homeless non-profits) function and how do they handle their finances? Along with this, how do non-profits gain donors and what makes donors want to donate?“

Jonathan Hus
Jonathan Hus
Donna Klein Jewish Day School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Effect of silver-containing wound dressings on the growth of bacteria“

Maya Hutchby
Maya Hutchby
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “Among pediatric and young adult patients with aneurysmal bone cysts, what treatment options are the most successful?“

Kaitlyn Huynh
Kaitlyn Huynh
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “From Tradition to Technology: Robotic Artificial Intelligence in Dental Implantology“

Olivia Hwang
Olivia Hwang
Cupertino High School
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Based on the current trajectory of birth rates and potential events affecting birth rates, how will public school enrollment in the United States change by 2060?“

Jay (Jeonghoo) Hyun
Jay (Jeonghoo) Hyun
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “How can the pigeonhole principle be applied to modern scenarios where social distancing is needed.“

Madina Ilzhanova
Madina Ilzhanova
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “Wired and Tired: A Sleep Science from Neurobiology to Daily Struggles“