Meet Polygence Scholars and explore their projects

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Nathan Katz
Nathan Katz
Polygence Scholar 2026
Symposium Presenter

Project: “What can doctors do during the 3-4 week bridging period of CAR-T therapy to optimize patients for treatment, and how can they lower the risk of tumor progression while best prepping the body for the therapy? “

Benjamin Kaufman
Benjamin Kaufman
Polygence Scholar 2026
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Student Confidence in Mathematics “

Vaania Kaul
Vaania Kaul
Polygence Scholar 2026
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Effect of Quantization and Pruning on ML Model Performance and Energy“

Nahom Kegne
Nahom Kegne
Polygence Scholar 2026
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Central Claim: Localized guaranteed income pilots do not inevitably induce an unconditional reduction in work effort via the classical income effect; rather, they act as a labor search subsidy whose structural efficacy is strictly moderated by the host municipality's labor market typology.“

shon khisti
shon khisti
Polygence Scholar 2026
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Assessing variations in state-level vaping legislation on youth vaping“

Luna Kim
Luna Kim
Polygence Scholar 2026
Symposium Presenter

Project: “How do social groups shape identity, and in what ways can belonging function as both a protective and vulnerable force among gifted and talented high school students? “

Noah Kim
Noah Kim
Polygence Scholar 2026
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Building a non-profit to support high-school students navigate the decision to attend college “

Sofiya Kim
Sofiya Kim
Polygence Scholar 2026
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Women Safety Website“

Tessa Koff
Tessa Koff
Polygence Scholar 2026
Symposium Presenter

Project: “The influence of music on athletic performance in adolescents“

Cole Krasner
Cole Krasner
Polygence Scholar 2026
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Generational Differences in Attitudes Toward Climate Change“

Vrishni Krishnan
Vrishni Krishnan
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “What are the effects of music-based interventions on cognitive development, social communication, and emotional well-being in young children with autism spectrum disorder?“

Maya Kumari
Maya Kumari
Polygence Scholar 2026
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Quantitative EEG Analysis of Brain Activity Before, During, and After Nadi Shodhana Pranayama“

Madeleine Lai
Madeleine Lai
Polygence Scholar 2026
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Improving hospital experiences in the pediatric population“

Grace Lee
Grace Lee
Polygence Scholar 2026
Symposium Presenter

Project: “A Comprehensive review on canine osteosarcoma and treatments“

Kate Lee
Kate Lee
Polygence Scholar 2026
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Still working on it. “

Nayoung Lee
Nayoung Lee
Polygence Scholar 2026
Symposium Presenter

Project: “AI and Adolescent Mental Health: Exploring Opportunities and Challenges in Post-Pandemic Care“

Yeso Lee
Yeso Lee
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “How do extreme movements in street dance contribute to musculoskeletal injuries among young adults? What are the most common musculoskeletal injuries (tenditis, sprains, fractures) associated with street dance, and how do risks differ across styles such as breaking, waacking, and locking?“

Taimur Lodhi
Taimur Lodhi
Polygence Scholar 2026
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Ed Tech and Educational Access in Pakistan“

Stefani Lozanova
Stefani Lozanova
Polygence Scholar 2026
Symposium Presenter

Project: “How Do AI Adoption and Literacy Impact Career Outcomes for Women in IT?“

Caroline Lu
Caroline Lu
Polygence Scholar 2026
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Validity and Treatment Options of Dissociative Identity Disorder“