Meet Polygence Scholars and explore their projects

Fresh graduates taking a selfie
Laura Wylie
Laura Wylie
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “How do museums change over time? How do significant social changes and movements affect how museums present historical information to the public?“

Benson Xie
Benson Xie
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “The Decrease in Chinese International Students within the United States“

Anna Xing
Anna Xing
Brimmer and May
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Why did Taft resolve to bust US Steel and how did this decision influence future antitrust laws and regulations?“

Kenneth Xu
Kenneth Xu
Milpitas High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Novel Approaches to Improving Solar Energy Efficiency“

Hansika Yadav
Hansika Yadav
Cupertino High School
Polygence Scholar 2021
Tisya Yadav
Tisya Yadav
Coppell High School
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “How have genetics played a role in the diagnosis of endometrial cancer? “

Ilan Yampolsky
Ilan Yampolsky
Sharon High School
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “What is the effect of muscular fatigue in the hamstrings on knee stability for jumping in basketball?“

Siddharth Yamujala
Siddharth Yamujala
Lambert High School
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Exploring the performance of GluNx subunit activity with neurotransmitter X and implications for epilepsy “

Ana Yang
Ana Yang
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Psychological factors that influence high school sport performance.“

Cecilia Yang
Cecilia Yang
The Harker School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “The Impact of Climate Change on Animal Behavior: comparing the Arctic marine ecosystem and the Monterey Bay ecosystem“

Kevin Yang
Kevin Yang
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Predicting the Genetic Factors Involved in Nicotine Dependence Susceptibility“