Research Programs Completed by High School Students | Polygence

Meet Polygence Scholars and explore their projects

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Aditi Swaminathan
Aditi Swaminathan
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Inuit Health and Wellbeing In Response to Climate Change“

Sami Syed
Sami Syed
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Examination of surfing's potential to improve mental health“

Logan Symson
Logan Symson
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Cardiovascular biomarkers associated with cardiac abnormalities in youth with Turner syndrome“

Paco Sze
Paco Sze
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “How do the portrayal and evolution of Aeneas’s character differ or evolve from his Homeric correspondences?“

Samhitha T
Samhitha T
Holliston High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Transgenerational occurrence of allergies and modification in genes“

Sadhana Tadepalli
Sadhana Tadepalli
Dougherty Valley High School
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “To Tip or not to Tip?: A Closer Look at Nudges“

Ria Talwar
Ria Talwar
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Explaining genetic variation in the Pacific white-sided dolphin with environmental factors“

FATEMA TAMBAWALLA
FATEMA TAMBAWALLA
The J.B. Petit High School for Girls
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Eichmann and Us: Differences in Moral Responsibility and Reasoning “

Yutonia Tang
Yutonia Tang
FCDS
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “What is the current state of immunotherapy treatments targeting breast cancer, and what is their efficacy compared to chemotherapy?“

Zhen (Flora) Tao
Zhen (Flora) Tao
Hamilton High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Lung Cancer Patients“

Pranav Tatavarti
Pranav Tatavarti
Menlo School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “Video surveillance system“

Sara Tatke
Sara Tatke
Homestead High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “The Application of Economics to Contract Law“

Adeliese Tauber
Adeliese Tauber
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “How can more green solar and wind energy solutions be implemented in New Canaan and other bordering towns in CT?“

Manav thakkar
Manav thakkar
Los Gatos High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Genetics, Neuroanatomy, and Neurochemistry of Addiction“

Dev Thawani
Dev Thawani
Salem High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “NACA Airfoil Optimization of Lift to Drag Ratio by Manipulation of Variables“

Rohan Thota
Rohan Thota
Memorial Highschool
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Analyze a stock: Learn how Covid and AI have impacted investment strategy“

Vu Thu
Vu Thu
Hanoi Amsterdam High School for the Gifted
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “The relation between Buddhist belief and socio-economic class in Hanoi, Vietnam.“

Sanjay Thuppul
Sanjay Thuppul
Fulton Science Academy
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “PREVALENCE OF CONCUSSION – COLLISION vs CONTACT SPORTS“

Praja Tickoo
Praja Tickoo
New Canaan High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “The role of Design Thinking in Teaching Problem Solving Skills in U.S. Youth: A Review of the Literature“

Aanika Tipirneni
Aanika Tipirneni
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Rock Climbing as a Therapeutic Approach: Enhancing Cognitive and Motor Skills in Neurological Patients“