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.
John
PhD
Expertise
Contemporary public policy, Op-ed writing, long-form fiction, short-form fiction, memoir, autoethnography, 18th Century British Literature, Literary Criticism, poetry, writing contests, journal submissions, etc.
Alissa
PhD
Expertise
Mechanical engineering, Electrochemistry (batteries, fuel cells, etc.)., Applied Mechanics, Energy Storage, Energy Policy, Materials Science
Mary Catherine
MEng
Expertise
Quantum physics, quantum computing, podcasting, optics, lasers, photonics, quantum information, presentations, podcasts, drawing, gender studies, acting
Ti'Air
PhD
Expertise
biomedical engineering, neural engineering, neuroscience, cellular signaling pathways, implantable electrodes, astrocytes, neurons, implantable neurotechnology, neurodegenerative diseases, deep brain stimulation, neurolink 'like' devices, cell culture, neuroimaging
Roseanne
PhD candidate
Expertise
The role of protein misfolding in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease, relationship between structure and function of proteins, how protein mutations lead to disease development
Arianna
PhD candidate
Expertise
Organizational behavior, Applied Economics, Behavioral Science, Psychology, Nutrition, Data Analyses, Statistics, Researc Science
Vedrana
PhD candidate
Expertise
AI applications in medicine, computer science, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, biomedical data processing and analysis
Lori
MS
Expertise
Data Analytics, Data Science, Customer and Product Analytics, Business, Consumer Tech
Lindsey
PhD candidate
Expertise
marine biology, biology, environmental science, ecology, sustainability, conservation, conservation biology, plant physiology,
Ronit
MD candidate
Expertise
Public health, biotech, medicine, data science, statistics, public policy
Shannon
PhD candidate
Expertise
Neuroscience of Substance Use Disorders, Sex Differences, Psychopharmacology, Neuropharmacology, Neuropsychopharmacology
Ashley
PhD candidate
Expertise
Molecular and Cellular Biology, Genetics & Genomics, Plant Biology, Immunology, Environmental Biology, Microbiology
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
Samantha
MD/PhD candidate
Expertise
Traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, computational neuroscience, virology & viral entry, violin performance
Jada
PhD candidate
Expertise
Clinical psychology, Sexuality, Racial and Gender Discrimination, Mental Health, Social Justice Issues, Maternal Psychology,
