Meet Polygence Scholars and explore their projects

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Sage Schaffer
Sage Schaffer
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “On-board Optimal Trajectory Design For OSAM“

Nina Schweigert
Nina Schweigert
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Deficits: A Comprehensive Review of Light Therapy and Electroacupuncture.“

Aarav Sehgal
Aarav Sehgal
Northview Highschool
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “How does Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) promote aortic valve stenosis at the cellular level?“

karim seify
karim seify
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “New advancements in the treatment of Type1 Diabetes“

Rishav Selvam
Rishav Selvam
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “Can Parkinson’s be detected through gait analysis? “

Betül Şener
Betül Şener
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “N-Carbon Quantum Dots for Chromosome Imaging“

Mithra Senthil
Mithra Senthil
Carondelet High School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “Trauma and associated risk factors of bipolar disorder.“

Kashvi Sethi
Kashvi Sethi
Polygence Scholar 2026

Project: “The Impact of Psychological Stress on HRV and Neural Activity in Adolescents“

Dhanya Sethuraman
Dhanya Sethuraman
Mission San Jose High School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “The Role of Stress-Induced Inflammation in Schizophrenia “

Ayushi Setia
Ayushi Setia
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “How does general anesthesia affect the development of the brain of juvenile patients?“

Ravan Seyfullayev
Ravan Seyfullayev
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Understanding people’s concerns about artificial intelligence across contexts“

Anika Shah
Anika Shah
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Exploring the Use of CRISPR Screens to Identify Therapeutic Vulnerabilities“

Kayan Shah
Kayan Shah
Leland High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “NFTs: What are they, why do they matter, and how they will disrupt our future?“

Krish Shah
Krish Shah
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “factors affecting moral decisions“

Rohan Shah
Rohan Shah
Cupertino High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Predicting Successful Advertisements with AI“

Rohil Shah
Rohil Shah
Lynbrook High School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “Algorithm Learning Game“

Roshan Shah
Roshan Shah
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “Research Question: How does competitive balance vary across professional sports, and what is the path for the NBA to become more competitive?“

Rehan Shahid
Rehan Shahid
Polygence Scholar 2026

Project: “Mini soccer-playing robot“

Yousuf Shaik
Yousuf Shaik
Archbishop Mitty High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “The Causes, Consequences, and Solutions for Political Polarization in the United States“

Zara Shaikh
Zara Shaikh
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “What are the most critical information and resources immigrants need to navigate naturalization successfully, and how can an online website guide effectively provide support to address their challenges?“