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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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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...

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Nolan

Nolan

PhD candidateMusic

Education

  1. University of California Irvine (UCI)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Music

  2. Stanford University

    MSMaster of Science

    Computer Science

Expertise

Computer Music, Cryptography, Pure/Applied Mathematics, Game Development, Game Design, Unity, Coding...

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Cleo

Cleo

Industry expertFilm

Education

  1. Stanford University

    BABachelor of Arts2017

    Film

Expertise

Film and TV Studies, Scriptwriting, Production and Business, Media, Hollywood, Entertainment Industry

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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

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Chuma

Chuma

MPHPublic Health

Education

  1. Benedictine University

    MPHMaster of Publi...2017

    Public Health

  2. Benedictine University

    MBAMaster of Busin...2017

    Business

Expertise

Project Management, Product Management, Process Improvement

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Alexandra

Alexandra

PhDBiology

Education

  1. Dartmouth College

    PhDDoctor of Philo...

    Biology

  2. Stonehill College

    BSBachelor of Sci...2014

    Neuroscience

Expertise

Cancer biology, immunology, biotechnology, startups, venture capital, entrepreneurship, mental health...

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Shannon

Shannon

MSPolicy

Education

  1. The London School of Economics

    MSMaster of Science2026

    Policy

  2. George Washington University

    BABachelor of Arts2021

    International Relations

Expertise

French, International Relations, International Business, Tariffs, International Trade Law

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Magdalena

Magdalena

MTSReligious St...

Education

  1. Harvard University

    MTSMaster in Theol...2011

    Religious Studies

  2. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    BABachelor of Arts2007

    Spanish

Expertise

Medical Anthropology, Anthropology of South America, Social Sciences

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Tara-Marie

Tara-Marie

PhDEducation

Education

  1. University of Southern California (USC)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2023

    Education

  2. Duke University

    BABachelor of Arts2016

    Psychology

Expertise

Education, Public Policy, Racial Inequality, Math

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Caroline

Caroline

MAAnthropology

Education

  1. New York University

    MAMaster of Arts

    Anthropology

  2. Smith College

    BABachelor of Arts2017

    Music

Expertise

Music, Marketing, Communications, Media Studies, Anthropology, Ethnography, Leadership, Administration...

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Alexa

Alexa

PhDEpidemiology

Education

  1. Boston University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2022

    Epidemiology

  2. University of Connecticut

    BSBachelor of Sci...2018

    Public Health

Expertise

Projects understanding the impact of chemicals on health and projects in the following topic areas:...

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Rishabh

Rishabh

MD candidateMedicine

Education

  1. University of Southern California (USC)

    MDDoctor of MedicineTBD

    Medicine

  2. Stanford University

    MSMaster of Science2022

    Medicine

Expertise

medicine, oncology, qualitative research, internal medicine, mixed methods, assessing psychosocial needs...

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Mikaela (Mik)

Mikaela (Mik)

MSHistory

Education

  1. Simmons University

    MSMaster of Science2024

    History

  2. Simmons University

    MAMaster of Arts2024

    History

Expertise

History; Cultural heritage; archaeology; anthropology; Classical studies (Ancient Greek & Roman history...

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Audra

Audra

MSComputer Sci...

Education

  1. University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)

    MSMaster of Science2023

    Computer Science

  2. St. John's College - Annapolis

    BABachelor of Arts2013

    History of Mathematics

Expertise

web development, machine learning, game development, general coding, epidemiology, philosophy, theater

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Max

Max

Industry expertBusiness

Education

  1. Syracuse University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2021

    Business

Expertise

Photography entrepreneur videography

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Emma

Emma

MS

Education

  1. University of Wales, Bangor

    MSMaster of Science2022
  2. University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC)

    BSBachelor of Sci...2020

    Ecology

Expertise

Anything under the scope of marine biology & ecology

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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

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Jared

Jared

Industry expertComputer Sci...

Education

  1. University of Wisconsin

    BSBachelor of Sci...2012

    Computer Science

Expertise

Computer Science, Software engineering, Software design

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Melissa

Melissa

MA candidateNeuroscience

Education

  1. University of Denver

    MAMaster of ArtsTBD

    Neuroscience

  2. University of Utah

    BSBachelor of Sci...2020

    Psychology

Expertise

Pregnancy, stress physiology, sleep health, longitudinal studies, actigraphy

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Funmi

Funmi

PhDPsychology

Education

  1. Michigan State University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...

    Psychology

  2. Michigan State University

    MAMaster of Arts2019

    Psychology

Expertise

gender-based violence prevention and intervention; global health; public health; racial disparities in...

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