Research Programs Completed by High School Students | Polygence

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Arielle Tobi
Arielle Tobi
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Navigating Neurodiversity: A deep dive into diagnoses, treatments, and emerging solutions“

Aarohi Usapkar
Aarohi Usapkar
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “What clinical and genetic variables are linked to colorectal cancer?“

Mani Vahedi
Mani Vahedi
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Examining the use of Semaglutides, such as Ozempic, in managing weight & glucose levels“

Anit Vallurupalli
Anit Vallurupalli
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “A Sociopolitical Comparative Study on the COVID-19 response Around the World“

Ruchika Varanasi
Ruchika Varanasi
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “How do the actual economic impacts of the Super Bowl and Coachella compare to the implications set by the companies and the media?“

Arjun Vemuri
Arjun Vemuri
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Literature Review: In what ways can water-splitting catalysts be optimized to improve the efficiency of solar-powered hydrogen generation?“

Pracheth Vitthaladevuni
Pracheth Vitthaladevuni
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Acute and chronic effects of antibiotics usage on the gut microbiome“

Damien Wang
Damien Wang
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “By comparing the advantages and disadvantages of using the A method and B Method to detect AI image generation, how effective are these methods, and what are the potential consequences of each one?“

Bella Wei
Bella Wei
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Review of the Literature: Exploring the economics behind fashion Resale markets“

Hudson Werkhoven
Hudson Werkhoven
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “The play-rest ratio and it's impact on NBA players success“

Ian Wong
Ian Wong
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Effect of US-China Tariffs on trade diversion“

Shreya Wunnava
Shreya Wunnava
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “How is the gut microbiome composition influenced by the Mediterranean diet in comparison to the Western diet/ How does the gut microbiota & diet affect the HPA axis and symptom severity of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?“

Victor Yang
Victor Yang
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Optimizing Northrop Grumman’s GEM63XL Solid Rocket Booster with novel propellant formulations to gain an increase in maximum thrust“

Zara Mikaila Yunus
Zara Mikaila Yunus
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “What is inside a neutron star?“

Samuel Zausner
Samuel Zausner
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “AI as Defender or Threat: Navigating Cybersecurity in the Healthcare Industry“

Annika Zhang
Annika Zhang
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “The association between the gut microbiome and depression“

Tiffany Zhang
Tiffany Zhang
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Dismantling DEI: How Politics Are Reshaping Equity in Higher Education“

Hailey Zheng
Hailey Zheng
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “The Effect of Sleep on Cognitive Function in Adolescents and Older Adults“

Daniel Zi
Daniel Zi
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Capping the Game: Exploring the premier leagues shift towards a salary cap“

Sofiya Zuykova
Sofiya Zuykova
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Dark matter-Neutrino coupling and varying ΔNeffective as a viable solution to light element abundance tension“