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Why Polygence?

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Personalized Program

  • One-on-one mentorship
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Leverage your academic interests
  • Online from anywhere

Program Details

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College credit

  • Earn college credit from the University of California
  • Get a headstart in applying research methods
  • Write a research paper

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Expert Mentorship

  • Work one-on-one with a researcher in the field
  • Receive personal feedback and advice from an academic expert
  • Learn insider tips on research positions

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Passion Projects

  • Present at a conference
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  • Write a novel
  • Publish a paper

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Project Spotlight

Genetic Engineering as an Effective Cancer Therapy: A Research Paper Focused on CRISPR
Sai's Project
with Jose
Sai
Jose

Genetic Engineering as an Effective Cancer Therapy: A Research Paper Focused on CRISPR

California in Flames: A Literature Review on the Causes and Effects of Wildfires
Tridib's Project
with Jordana
Tridib
Jordana

California in Flames: A Literature Review on the Causes and Effects of Wildfires

A Review Paper Concerning the Possibility of Zombies Being Created Naturally
Jonas' Project
with Vivian
Jonas
Vivian

A Review Paper Concerning the Possibility of Zombies Being Created Naturally

This Research Paper Measures the Efficiency of Greenhouse Gases
Suraga's Project
with Jacqueline
Suraga
Jacqueline

This Research Paper Measures the Efficiency of Greenhouse Gases

A Paper on the Relationship Between the Most Significant Breast Cancer Susceptibility Proteins, Aldehydes, and Prostate Cancer
Nihitha's Project
with Abigail
Nihitha
Abigail

A Paper on the Relationship Between the Most Significant Breast Cancer Susceptibility Proteins, Aldehydes, and Prostate Cancer

Starry Night: A Love Song
Ben's Project
with Cody
Ben
Cody

Starry Night: A Love Song

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Mentor spotlight

Nia

PhD candidate

Expertise

Conservation, biology, ecology and evolution, climate change and sustainability, science writing, fiction and non-fiction writing

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