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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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Henry

Henry

PhD candidate

Expertise

Chemical engineering & data science applied to biology

Dorian

Dorian

PhD

Expertise

cellular biology, biology of neurological or inflammatory diseases, development of new medications

Julia

Julia

PhD candidate

Expertise

psychology, neuroscience, biology

Cheyenne

Cheyenne

MArch

Expertise

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

Luke

Luke

PhD candidate

Expertise

Fluid Dynamics and Applied Mathematics

Ashley

Ashley

Industry expert

Expertise

Molecular and Cellular Biology, Genetics & Genomics, Plant Biology, Immunology, Environmental Biology, Microbiology

Aaron

Aaron

MBA candidate

Expertise

Data Projects of any type, Business creation/development, Financial Modeling, Writing Project (Book/Article), Strategy (Political or Business).

Jacquelyn

Jacquelyn

MPH

Expertise

Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Public Health

Tina

Tina

PhD

Expertise

Advocacy, psychology, social policy, leadership, social justice, Asian American identity, activism

Ayli

Ayli

PhD

Expertise

Women's Mental Health, Immigrant Psychology and Mental Health, Latinx Psychology and Mental Health; Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Raced Based Trauma and Stress, Intersectional Oppression, Liberation Psychology, Social Justice and Advocacy, and Social Determinants of Mental Health.

Merci

Merci

PhD

Expertise

Alzheimers, neuroscience, neurodegenerative disease, cell biology, axon initial segment, tau protein, human brain

Luke

Luke

PhD

Expertise

mechanical engineering, material science, soft robotics, thin flexible printed electronics, laser induced graphene, rapid prototyping & fabrication, 3d printing

Taylor

Taylor

PhD

Expertise

Social Psychology, Positive Psychology, Emotions, Health, Well-being, Meditation, Social Relationships, Prosocial Behavior, Culture, Social Class, Economic Inequality, Political Polarization

Jessica

Jessica

PhD candidate

Expertise

Indigenous families and communities, Decolonial theory, children's media

Mark

Mark

PhD candidate

Expertise

Astrophysics, Astronomy, Exoplanets, Python programming

Tony

Tony

PhD candidate

Expertise

Robotics, aerodynamics, system design, drones, structures, programming, computer vision

Friday

Friday

PhD

Expertise

Fluids, heat transfer, numerical modeling, strength of materials, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering

Lijia

Lijia

EdM

Expertise

School psychology, general psychology, creative writing

Shanille

Shanille

MS

Expertise

Global Health, Mental Health, Women's and Children's Health, Health Systems, International Relations, Sustainability, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Algebra, Cell Culture, Tissue Engineering, Cell Biology, Reproductive Rights, Sub-Saharan African Development

Julia

Julia

PhD candidate

Expertise

Behavioral medicine, interventions, health psychology, general psychology, , lifestyle changes (physical activity, sleep, nutrition)