Hector
PhD candidate
Expertise
Environmental humanities, literary analysis, continental philosophy, Latin American literature and film
Research Program Mentors
Polygence mentors are selected based on their exceptional academic background, teaching experience, and unique ability to inspire the next generation of innovative thinkers and industry leaders.
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Elizabeth
PhD
Expertise
European and Middle East History, Comparative Literature, Creative Writing, French Literature,
Griffin Smith-Nichols
Industry expert
Expertise
Ancient Greek and Latin classics, medieval literature and languages, history of religion, German
Emily
PhD candidate
Expertise
Environmental science and sustainability, management, governance, and policy. Conservation, social science, writing. Decision-making, project management, strategic planning, and evaluation. Science communication, data management, NGOs/ nonprofits, philosophy of science, research process and methods.
Noah
JD candidate
Expertise
Law, history, political science, public health
Sophia
PhD candidate
Expertise
History, Philosophy, Social Science, Political Science, Literature, Cultural Studies, Museum Studies
J.T.
PhD
Expertise
United States History; U.S. Immigration/Migration History; History of U.S. Social Movements; American West; Nineteenth-Century U.S.; Colonial North America; History of Religion; U.S. Cultural History; U.S. Social History
Benjamin
PhD candidate
Expertise
20th c. American History, 20th c. British Isles, Urban History, Labor History, Social History, History of Inequality, Oral History, Local History & Community Studies, Ethnography, Anthropology, History & Politics, African American Studies, History of Gender & Sexuality
Jasmine
PhD candidate
Expertise
neuroscience, psychology, cognitive sciences, anthropology, public policy, sociology, public health
William
MA
Expertise
Archaeology, Digital Humanities, Research Essays
Desira
MFA
Expertise
The Intersection of Fashion & History, Costume Design, Fashion History, Period Accuracy, Costume Research, Making Look Books and Pitch Decks for Film Design, Costume Sketching
Thomas
JD candidate
Expertise
Contemporary/comparative legal responses to emergencies; legal and geopolitical ramifications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Daniel
PhD candidate
Expertise
American law, American history, Chinese history, Chinese philosophy, literature
Gregory
MBA
Expertise
Currently an adjunct professor at La Salle University teaching Sports Finance to undergraduates & Managerial Accounting to MBA students, been in the sports industry now for 5 years revolving around accounting, finance, sports business analytics etc.
Rebecca
MA
Expertise
Memorialization culture (monuments, memorials, and museums); Public history; Genocide, crimes against humanity, and mass atrocities; History of human rights; Germany [German literature, poetry, film, and art]; 20th century; World War II
Hunter
PhD
Expertise
History; Religion; Islamic Studies; History of the Middle East; History of South Asia; Issues in Science and Religion; the History of Philosophy; Science and Technology Studies (STS)
AJ
PhD candidate
Expertise
Journalism (reporting, multimedia, publishing, editing), French, Arabic, contemporary Arabic culture, international relations, international political economy, creative writing (novella, short story, haiku), photography, history of post-world war Europe and Middle East
Erin
JD/PhD candidate
Expertise
Law, American History, American Religious History, Religion & Law, Historiography
Patrick
Industry expert
Expertise
Graphic design, UX/UI design, arts freelancing, storytelling, teaching
Katie
MPA candidate
Expertise
History, English, Psychology, Environmental Science/Studies, Political Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Justice, Immigration Rights, Social Justice, Advocacy