Meet Polygence Scholars and explore their projects

Fresh graduates taking a selfie
Arul Shrivastava
Arul Shrivastava
Gulliver Preparatory School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “Measuring star formation rates for a sample of local galaxies“

Suhana Shrivastava
Suhana Shrivastava
Mission San Jose High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Investigating the Acoustic Similarities of Auditory Elephant Deterrents to Optimize Currently Used Techniques“

Sidh Shroff
Sidh Shroff
Mercer Island High School
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Classical and Jazz: Where do the Memories Lie?“

Yihan (Sarah) Shu
Yihan (Sarah) Shu
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Integration of sustainable cooling technologies in Southern California ice arenas“

Anay Shukla
Anay Shukla
Dublin High Scool
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Can a machine learning model predict IBM stocks in the incoming years?“

Ryyan Siddiqi
Ryyan Siddiqi
Sage Hill School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “What effect did debate have on the success of former participants, and what role can it play in developing the youth of the next generation?“

areeba siddiqui
areeba siddiqui
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “How effective are enzyme-coated nanobots in degrading polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in marine environments?“

Zenia Siddiqui
Zenia Siddiqui
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “How might CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing overcome the therapeutic challenges of glioblastoma brain tumors and improve patient outcomes?“

Udaymaan Sidhu
Udaymaan Sidhu
Christian Brothers High School, Sacramento
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Aerodynamic Optimization of a 50-Passenger Aircraft for Mach 5 Flight“

Elizabeth Siegel
Elizabeth Siegel
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “How did the abuse of power and lack of responsibility by psychiatrists during the Holocaust shape modern psychiatric ethics, and how do similar ethical violations, such as overmedication, forced institutionalization, and insurance driven care, continue to affect the profession today?“

Manya Sikka
Manya Sikka
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “Teens' perspectives on E-cigarettes vs. traditional cigarettes“

Pedro Silva
Pedro Silva
Miami Country Day School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “How US Prison Systems Can Be Fixed - A Podcast “

Aanya Singh
Aanya Singh
Los Gatos High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “A blog series on key mental health issues impacting youth populations“

Aditya Singh
Aditya Singh
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Analyzing Audio Features Across Genres to Understand Song Popularity: A Data-Driven Approach Using Spotify API“

Anaisha Singh
Anaisha Singh
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “Childhood Trauma, Brain Development, and the Path to Intervention“

Avijit Singh
Avijit Singh
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “How will artificial intelligence affect the job landscape, and more specifically, in regards to efficiency of labor, number of jobs, and overall human welfare?“

Shyamak Singh
Shyamak Singh
Cupertino High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Detecting Anomalous Driving At Intersections“

Somu Singh
Somu Singh
Army Public School,S.P Marg
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “Neurodegenerative Disorders: Today and Tomorrow“

Bhavik Singhal
Bhavik Singhal
Amador Valley High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Working with pyrosetta to predict disulfide bonds“

Hritvik Singhvi
Hritvik Singhvi
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “How do predictive policing algorithms contribute to racial bias in the judicial system, and how might we reduce the socioeconomic harm inflicted on the innocent?“