Meet Polygence Scholars and explore their projects

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Abdullah Umer
Abdullah Umer
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Culturally Informed Justice Algorithms: Navigating Legal Landscapes with Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions and XAI“

Milind Upadhyay
Milind Upadhyay
Mountain View High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Quantum Machine Learning for Image Classification“

Abigail Upton
Abigail Upton
Lowell High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “How well do High Schools in California implement mental health resources and how can they be most helpful and accessible to students?“

Aarohi Usapkar
Aarohi Usapkar
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “What are the effects of genetic mutations on patient survival in colorectal cancer cases?“

A V
A V
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “The Corporate Greenwashing of AI as a Climate Solution“

Subha Vadlamannati
Subha Vadlamannati
Mercer Island High School
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Producing Mind Maps by Clustering Language Model Embeddings“

Siri Vadlamudi
Siri Vadlamudi
Lexington High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “The effect of environmental factors on neurobiology and depressive symptoms: A narrative review“

Mani Vahedi
Mani Vahedi
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “Examining the use of Semaglutides, such as Ozempic, in managing weight & glucose levels“

Aryaman Vala
Aryaman Vala
Neuqua Valley High School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “Systematic Approach to Evaluating Propulsion Options for Long-Duration Missions to Mars“

Nikhil Vallikat
Nikhil Vallikat
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Helmet Modifications and Policy Changes to Mitigate Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Professional Football“

Anit Vallurupalli
Anit Vallurupalli
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “A Sociopolitical Comparative Study on the COVID-19 response Around the World“

Matthew Van
Matthew Van
Santa Clara High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “How does tissue engineering contribute to current solutions to the regeneration of cardiac cells?“

Abhi Varadarajan
Abhi Varadarajan
Newark Academy
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “NFL Offensive Game Plan Optimization“

Akanksha Varanasi
Akanksha Varanasi
Monta Vista High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “The Applications of the CRISPR/Cas9 Gene-Editing System in Treating Human Diseases“

Ruchika Varanasi
Ruchika Varanasi
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “How do the actual economic impacts of the Super Bowl and Coachella compare to the implications set by the companies and the media?“

Isabel Vargas-Hurlston
Isabel Vargas-Hurlston
Notre Dame San Jose High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “How physical tours impact college decision-making and student success“

Ashwin Vasant
Ashwin Vasant
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “The Effect of Land Use Restrictions on Carbon Emissions“

Analy Vega
Analy Vega
Choate Rosemary Hall
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Bioartificial Kidney “

Angelina Velasco
Angelina Velasco
Carondelet High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Presidential Rhetoric about the 'War on Drugs'“

Gokul Velayoudame
Gokul Velayoudame
Mission San Jose High School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “The History and Evolution of Propaganda“