Research Programs Completed by High School Students | Polygence

Meet Polygence Scholars and explore their projects

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Siri Vadlamudi
Siri Vadlamudi
Lexington High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

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

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“

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“

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“

Avnish Velusamy
Avnish Velusamy
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “How does the COVID-19 virus impact individuals' brain health?“

Aadya Vemulapalli
Aadya Vemulapalli
Stoller Middle School
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “How effective are different CNN architectures for creating a bounding box around a road sign and classify it as a traffic light, stop sign, speed limit or crosswalk sign?“

Sindhu Vemulapalli
Sindhu Vemulapalli
Folsom Middle School to Vista Del Lago High School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “How Efficient are the CDR, MMSE, nWBV, and eTIV Values when Diagnosing a Patient with Dementia?“

Janaki Venepally
Janaki Venepally
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “How did the Public Perception of the Supreme Court change due to recent decisions made by the Justices?“

Charan Venkataswamy
Charan Venkataswamy
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Sleep’s role in regulating cortisol levels in adolescents“

Atul Venkatesh
Atul Venkatesh
Lexingtion High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “What is sleep’s effect on synaptic plasticity?“

Varish Venkatesh
Varish Venkatesh
Mission San Jose High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Can artificial intelligence be used to combat the shortcomings of modern-day shunt surgery to treat hydrocephalus?“

Varun Venkatesh
Varun Venkatesh
Dublin High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Statistical Model for Identifying Unclear and Doubtfully Restored Signs of the Indus Script“

Aditya Verma
Aditya Verma
Northwood Highschool
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Exposures, Effects, and Experiences of Air Pollution in Irvine, CA“