Student learning from mentor over video call

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.

Apply now as a studentInterested in becoming a mentor? Apply here.
Filter by subject
Maria

Maria

PhDNeuroscience

Education

  1. Tufts University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2026

    Neuroscience

  2. Boston University

    BABachelor of Arts2013

    Neuroscience

Expertise

Synapse biology, neuroanatomy, neurodegeneration

View Profile
Jamie

Jamie

MSComputer Sci...

Education

  1. University Of South Carolina - Columbia

    MSMaster of Science2019

    Computer Science

  2. University Of South Carolina - Columbia

    BSBachelor of Sci...2017

    Computer Science

Expertise

web applications, mobile apps, databases, software engineering, git, DevOps

View Profile
Rose

Rose

MSEducation

Education

  1. Long Island University

    MSMaster of Science2010

    Education

  2. Connecticut College

    BABachelor of Arts2007

    Religious Studies

Expertise

Comparative religion, drama and esl education, cultural experiences, Ed tech

View Profile
Delia

Delia

MSComputer Sci...

Education

  1. University of Edinburgh

    MSMaster of Science2024

    Computer Science

  2. University of Dublin, Trinity College

    BSBachelor of Sci...2023

    Computer Science

Expertise

Artificial intelligence(ML/NLP/DL), Computer vision & graphics

View Profile
Clarissa

Clarissa

MSData Science

Education

  1. Duke University

    MSMaster of Science2023

    Data Science

  2. University of Minnesota

    BSEBachelor of Sci...2018

    Statistics

Expertise

Data Science, Statistics, Big Data, Scientific Method, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, AI

View Profile
Leo

Leo

PhDNeuroscience

Education

  1. University of California, Santa Barbara

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2024

    Neuroscience

  2. Azusa Pacific University

    MSMaster of Science2017

    Psychology

Expertise

addiction neuroscience, addiction medicine, neuropsychiatric disorders, psychopharmacology...

View Profile
David

David

MBABusiness

Education

  1. Northwestern University

    MBAMaster of Busin...

    Business

  2. University of Chicago

    BABachelor of Arts2017

    Public Policy

Expertise

Entrepreneurship, Business creation, Corporate leadership, Stocks, Financial literacy, Historical topics...

View Profile
Alekhya

Alekhya

PhDMicrobiology

Education

  1. University of California Berkeley (UC Berkeley)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2025

    Microbiology

  2. Indiana University - Bloomington

    BSBachelor of Sci...2018

    Microbiology

Expertise

environmental microbiology; biotechnology; genetics; biology

View Profile
Alicia

Alicia

MFAFilm

Education

  1. University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

    MFAMaster of Fine...2018

    Film

  2. Ball State University

    BABachelor of Arts2010

    Theatre Studies

Expertise

Filmmaking - directing, producing, writing, Theater - directing, writing

View Profile
Yasaman

Yasaman

PhDMechanical E...

Education

  1. University of Pennsylvania

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2025

    Mechanical Engineering

  2. University of Pennsylvania

    MSMaster of Science2020

    Biomedical Engineering

Expertise

Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanobiology, Computational Modeling...

View Profile
Chris

Chris

PhD candidatePoetry

Education

  1. Georgia State University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Poetry

  2. Vanderbilt University

    MFAMaster of Fine...2021

Expertise

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Literary Criticism

View Profile
Colleen

Colleen

PhDImmunology

Education

  1. University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (UNC Chapel Hill)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2025

    Immunology

  2. State University of New York College at Geneseo

    BSBachelor of Sci...2019

    Biochemistry

Expertise

immunology, biotech patent law

View Profile
Teryn

Teryn

PhD candidateNeuroscience

Education

  1. Columbia University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Neuroscience

  2. Columbia University

    MAMaster of Arts

    Neuroscience

Expertise

Entrepreneurship, Startups, Venture Capital, Business, Project Management, Neurobiology. I will coach...

View Profile
Tom

Tom

MAMusic

Education

  1. HES-SO : UAS Western Switzerland

    MAMaster of Arts2025

    Music

  2. Yale University

    BABachelor of Arts2018

    Music

Expertise

Music composition, music technology, human-machine interactions, music history, film scoring

View Profile
Cheyenne

Cheyenne

MArchArchitecture

Education

  1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    MArchMaster of Archi...2020

    Architecture

  2. Ohio State University, Columbus

    BSBachelor of Sci...2015

    Architecture

Expertise

Architectural Design, Architectural Theory and History, 3D Modeling, Drawing and Imagery, Fabrication...

View Profile
Efe

Efe

MBA candidateBusiness

Education

  1. University of California Berkeley (UC Berkeley)

    MBAMaster of Busin...TBD

    Business

  2. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

    BABachelor of Arts2019

    Business

Expertise

Writing, Media/Journalism, Advertising/ Marketing, Business Strategy

View Profile
Karen

Karen

MBA candidate

Education

  1. Duke University

    MBAMaster of Busin...TBD

  2. Virginia Commonwealth University

    BBABachelor of Bus...2019

    Business

Expertise

business management, mba, leadership

View Profile
Rahul

Rahul

PhDChemistry

Education

  1. University of Texas Austin (UT Austin)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2021

    Chemistry

  2. University of Georgia

    BSBachelor of Sci...2015

    Chemistry

Expertise

Chemistry, Math, Research, Aerospace, Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture, Automotive, Pre-clinical Diagnostics

View Profile
Mikaela

Mikaela

MS candidateData Science

Education

  1. University of Chicago

    MSMaster of ScienceTBD

    Data Science

  2. Duke University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2020

    Economics

Expertise

Art Markets, Modern & Contemporary Art

View Profile
Kira

Kira

MAEnglish

Education

  1. Northwestern University

    MAMaster of Arts

    English

  2. Northwestern University

    MFAMaster of Fine...TBD

    Creative Writing

Expertise

Poetry, Creative Writing, Literary Analysis, Linguistics

View Profile