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Why You Should Care About Academic Decathlon

Jul 21, 2023

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Why a Polygence Pod Might Work for You

May 31, 2023

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Computer Science Research Projects at the 8th Symposium of Rising Scholars

Apr 19, 2023

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Environmental Science Research Projects at the 8th Symposium of Rising Scholars

Apr 19, 2023

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Medicine and Health Projects at the 8th Symposium of Rising Scholars

Apr 19, 2023

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Chang-rae Lee Keynote Speech at the 8th Symposium of Rising Scholars

Apr 12, 2023

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Award-Winning Projects from the Eighth Symposium of Rising Scholars

Mar 30, 2023

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Staff Spotlight: Christopher Jack

Mar 14, 2023

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Staff Spotlight: Maureen Lavin

Mar 14, 2023

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Monta Vista High School Robotics Club Partners with Polygence

Feb 1, 2023

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Polygence Co-Founder Jin Chow included in Forbes' 30 under 30 class of 2023

Dec 2, 2022

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Award-Winning Projects from the Seventh Symposium of Rising Scholars

Oct 25, 2022

Harvard Professor Michael Puett gives keynote speech "Finding Your Research Path: Lessons from Classical Chinese Philosophy” at the Seventh Symposium of Rising Scholars.

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Seventh Symposium of Rising Scholars: Polygence’s Largest Student Research Conference to Date

Oct 13, 2022

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Pro Bono Program Spotlight: Polygence x Queen Elizabeth Girls High School

Sep 6, 2022

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Our Commitment to Social Impact

Sep 2, 2022

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The 5th Symposium of Rising Scholars: A Celebration of 120 Young Scholars' Spectacular Research

Oct 12, 2021

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Polygence is Showcased for the Support it Offers Grad Students

Aug 30, 2021

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Behind the Scenes Interview with Student Success Coordinator, Tyler

Aug 25, 2021

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Six High School Research Students Present Their Projects at the Symposium of Rising Scholars

Jul 13, 2021

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Five High School Research Students Present Their Projects at the Inaugural Symposium of Rising Scholars

Sep 10, 2020

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How an autobiography about growing up with cerebral palsy became the very first Polygence project

Aug 19, 2020