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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- Social Science
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Katrina
MA
Expertise
Creative writing; Prose fiction; Poetry; Literary Analysis; Mythology and Folklore analysis; Science Fiction and Fantasy; World building; Film theory and history; Screenwriting
Susan
MA
Expertise
Literature, Creative Writing, Film, Folklore and Fairy Tale Studies, Editorial Work, Publishing, Mythology, Dystopian film and literature, Speculative fiction, Fantasy fiction, Magical Realism, Writing for Publication
Sophia
PhD candidate
Expertise
History, Philosophy, Social Science, Political Science, Literature, Cultural Studies, Museum Studies
Shivangi
DMD candidate
Expertise
Medicine, evolutionary biology
Kelley
Industry expert
Expertise
East Asian Philosophy, East Asian History, English, Creative Writing, Literature, Art Analysis, Music Analysis, History, Philosophy, Aesthetics, Psychology
Meg
PhD candidate
Expertise
Materials Sciences/ Applied Physics / Electrical Engineering
Brooke
MFA
Expertise
Creative Writing, Journalism, Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, Screenwriting, Playwriting, Composition, Literary Analysis, Pop Culture / Media / Art Commentary and Criticism
Alan
MFA candidate
Expertise
Creative Writing, Contemporary and Asian American Literature
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
Jessica
MD
Expertise
Medicine, Pre-med, Neuroscience
Jade
PhD
Expertise
Linguistics, Translation, Arabic Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, cross-cultural awareness, intercultural communication, comparative literature, European linguistics, cultural studies, humanities
River
PhD candidate
Expertise
Latin Epic Literature
Katie
MPA candidate
Expertise
History, English, Psychology, Environmental Science/Studies, Political Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Justice, Immigration Rights, Social Justice, Advocacy
Semilore
PhD candidate
Expertise
Black Atlantic Literature, African & African-American Studies, postcolonial theory, gender and sexuality studies, media and cultural studies
Jake
PhD candidate
Expertise
Philosophy of Science, Mind, and Cognitive Science; Neuroscience and Psychology Projects, especially in perception; History of Philosophy; Creative Fiction and Nonfiction
Judson
PhD candidate
Expertise
Ancient Philosophy, Theology, Biblical Studies, Art & Faith, Church History
JP
Industry expert
Expertise
Business, finance, economics, organizational behavior, artificial intelligence, acquisitions, socioeconomic impacts
Rachel
PhD
Expertise
refugee health diplomacy and policy, Middle East and North Africa
Sarah
MFA
Expertise
Filmmaking (directing, cinematography), screenwriting, film analysis