Ross
PhD candidate
Expertise
Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Autonomous Vehicles, Human-Robot (and Human-Computer) Interaction, Music, Intelligent Systems, Image Processing
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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Kelly
PhD
Expertise
museum studies, performance studies, dance studies, ethnography, performance and politics, Latin American studies, theatre history, women's studies, creative projects, playwriting
Will
PhD candidate
Expertise
philosophy of language (and linguistics), cognitive science (especially neuroscience and psychology), environmental ethics, ethics of artificial intelligence
Nathaniel
MS candidate
Expertise
Environmental Engineering/ Nuclear engineering/ Mechanical engineering/ Computer programming/Music/3D modeling/ Robotics
Lucien
PhD
Expertise
Mathematics, computer science, music theory, engineering, sustainability
Elyssa
Industry expert
Expertise
Composition, Social Sciences, Music Production, Cultural Studies, Journalism, Creative Writing
Ellen
PhD candidate
Expertise
Neuroscience of creativity and music, Parkinson's disease, older adults, Child development, interpersonal entrainment, rhythmic synchrony, arts as a therapeutic intervention, Acting training, Musical Theatre, Auditioning, Writing for the stage, and all artistic creative work
Natalie
PhD candidate
Expertise
Music Theory; Music Cognition; Music Psychology; Linguistics; Media Studies
Irene
PsyD
Expertise
LGBTQ+ Affirmative Care, BIPOC LGBTQ+, BIPOC, Music Therapy, Clinical Psychology
Nolan
MS candidate
Expertise
Computer Music, Cryptography, Pure/Applied Mathematics, Game Development, Game Design, Unity, Coding Music, Python
Stephen
PhD
Expertise
Psychology, Neuroscience, Statistics, Music, Philosophy of Science
Shomik
PhD candidate
Expertise
Renewable energy (solar), heat transfer, computational materials science
Chris
Expertise
Psychiatry, Medicine, Business/Consulting
David
MD/PhD candidate
Expertise
Medicine, Genetics, Biomedical Informatics, Computational Biology
Samantha
MS candidate
Expertise
digital art, web design, sound design, historical fashion, herpetology, fashion, art history, game development, app development
Helena
Industry expert
Expertise
Mathematics, Music, Linguistics
Matthew
MFA
Expertise
Graphic design, data science, sustainability, participatory design, information design, sound design, film making, photography, creative writing, user experience design
Marisa
EdM
Expertise
action research on social justice education reform, critical reflection self-studies, environmental impact studies, projects that integrate various aspects of racialized opportunity gaps such as environmental justice, education, and education policies, the complex interplay between politics, religion, and power, music education
Parisa
DMA
Expertise
Acoustic and electroacoustic music composition; Music Entrepreneurship; Music Production; Music Theory, Sound Design/Introduction to DAWs
Brandon
MA
Expertise
Game Design/Development, learning the process of creating a game from start to finish, analyzing and creating games that have a transformational impact on the player