Meet Polygence Scholars and explore their projects

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ellie koff
ellie koff
Polygence Scholar 2023
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Gender Expression in School: How is Stereotyping from Peers and Superiors Affecting my Intellectual Growth?“

Brandon Kong
Brandon Kong
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “What is the optimal geometry for a fixed scramjet engine that would improve efficiency across a wider range of Mach numbers?“

Ishika Korla
Ishika Korla
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Exploring the Effectiveness of Parental Assistance Versus Technological Assistance in Improving Emotional Intelligence and Communication in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder“

Sumedh Kothari
Sumedh Kothari
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “CRITICAL REVIEW: TREATMENT METHODS FOR SHORT-CHAIN PFAS“

Sophia Kou
Sophia Kou
Polygence Scholar 2023
Symposium Presenter

Project: “A 3D printed diorama of the early 2000s in Lake Como“

Angelina Kovalchuk
Angelina Kovalchuk
Polygence Scholar 2023
Symposium Presenter

Project: “The Role of Circadian and Sleep-Wake Dysfunctions of the Hypothalamus in Alzheimer's Disease Progression“

Peter Kriger
Peter Kriger
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “The Utilization of Genetic Modification Technologies of Phages for the Treatment of Infectious Diseases“

Mira Krishnaiah
Mira Krishnaiah
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Fostering Emotional Well-being in Educational Environments: An Innovative Approach through Interactive Floral Displays“

Aneesh Krishnakumar
Aneesh Krishnakumar
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Neurodegenerative Pathways in Multiple Systems Atrophy: Examining the Role of Alpha Synuclein in MSA“

Saanvi Kulkarni
Saanvi Kulkarni
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “How do Anesthesia and Diabetes Interact in the Surgical Setting?“

Saiesha Kumar
Saiesha Kumar
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “How effective is greenwashing across different demographics in the United States?“

Josephine Kunz
Josephine Kunz
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “How does Weight Stigma in Health care influence the health choices patients make?“

Masha Kuritsyn
Masha Kuritsyn
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “What factors and aspects of dance culture contribute to poor mental health in dancers, particularly in response to dance-related injuries, and what coping mechanisms are utilized to navigate these challenges?“

Olivia L.
Olivia L.
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “How Can Art and Design Based Approaches Synthesize with Technical Solutions to Support a Regenerative Conservation of Tropical Rainforests?“

Siddhani Lahori
Siddhani Lahori
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Machine learning to predict survival of small and medium sized enterprises“

Dhruva Lahoti
Dhruva Lahoti
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Deriving the Ideal Learning Environment For Communal Intermediate Educational Institutions“

Amanda Lai
Amanda Lai
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “How can dance be used as a therapeutic tool in the treatment of aging diseases?“

Julia Lai
Julia Lai
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Understanding the Impact of Respiratory Viral Infections on Immunocompromised Populations“

Akash Lal
Akash Lal
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Does AI help or hurt ransomware?“

Ananya Lall
Ananya Lall
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Do patients who inherited a BRCA1 mutation have a increased likelihood of developing metastatic breast cancer compared to breast cancer patients who did not inherit BRCA1 mutation?“