Research Programs Completed by High School Students | Polygence

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Alex Wang
Alex Wang
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Learning the US economy and financial system: Helping immigrants understand how to succeed financially“

Bill Wang
Bill Wang
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “How will Ai impact the Nursing labor market?“

Cindy Wang
Cindy Wang
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “What are the neurotransmitter alterations in response to schizophrenia and how are they addressed by current treatment options?“

Grace Wang
Grace Wang
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Exploring the Link Between ALS Progression and Physical Activity“

Sophie Wang
Sophie Wang
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Detection of cult language using automated machine learning algorithm“

Sabrina Warden
Sabrina Warden
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “To what extent does SGB affect PTSD among veterans?“

Anson Wong
Anson Wong
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “What are the different monetization models that work in the video game industry? How are they applied successfully?“

Oliver Wong
Oliver Wong
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “How is childhood obesity related to injury in sports?“

Brandon Woo
Brandon Woo
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Possible Solutions to California's Changing Coastline from Sea Level Rise“

John Wu
John Wu
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “The Collapse of the American Dream: From “Rags to Riches” to the “Ragged and the Rich”“

Hanyu Y
Hanyu Y
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “What are the indicators of sanitary menstrual practices in India and how do patterns of insufficient menstrual resources lead to lower rates of educational attainment for females in India?“

Heja Yakut
Heja Yakut
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Accessible and Technological Treatment for Amblyopia“

Rhema Yang
Rhema Yang
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “How do parenting styles affect a teen’s mental health and brain development?“

Ruthvik Yaparla
Ruthvik Yaparla
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “The Overlooked Contribution of Cooking Methods' Release of Particulate Matter to Respiratory Risk Exposure: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis“

Luran Yu
Luran Yu
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Blossoming Flowers: The Changes in Women’s Familial Roles Under the Modernization of China“

Anjali Zalani
Anjali Zalani
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “The Significance of Digital Accessibility“

Gongrui Zhang
Gongrui Zhang
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Oxygen Reduction Electrocatalysts in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells“

Sophie Zhang
Sophie Zhang
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Expanding Affordable Housing in Northern Virginia: Addressing Gaps in “Live, Work, Play” Communities“

Zuoyuan Zhang
Zuoyuan Zhang
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Learning about Bioremediation: Opportunities and Challenges of Phytoremediation Compared to Other Technologies for Soil Remediation: Implications for Environmental Policies and Practices“

Yifan Zhuo
Yifan Zhuo
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “A Comparative Analysis of Gain-of-Function Research and Future Perspectives“