Mikaela (Mik)
MS
Expertise
History; Cultural heritage; archaeology; anthropology; Classical studies (Ancient Greek & Roman history, language and culture); library science and archives
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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Hunter
PhD
Expertise
History; Religion; Islamic Studies; History of the Middle East; History of South Asia; Issues in Science and Religion; the History of Philosophy; Science and Technology Studies (STS)
Jasmine
PhD candidate
Expertise
neuroscience, psychology, cognitive sciences, anthropology, public policy, sociology, public health
Emily
PhD candidate
Expertise
Environmental science and sustainability, management, governance, and policy. Conservation, social science, writing. Decision-making, project management, strategic planning, and evaluation. Science communication, data management, NGOs/ nonprofits, philosophy of science, research process and methods.
Christine
PhD candidate
Expertise
gender and sexuality studies, sexual and reproductive health, ethnic studies, disability studies, sociology, postcolonial studies, social justice, academic research, writing, theater arts, college access, food and environmental justice, mental health, harm reduction, critical pedagogy
Rebecca
MA
Expertise
Memorialization culture (monuments, memorials, and museums); Public history; Genocide, crimes against humanity, and mass atrocities; History of human rights; Germany [German literature, poetry, film, and art]; 20th century; World War II
Griffin Smith-Nichols
Industry expert
Expertise
Ancient Greek and Latin classics, medieval literature and languages, history of religion, German
Henry
MA
Expertise
Any projects in the humanities or social sciences! I particularly enjoy literature, language, and culture, but I also enjoy helping students write about fields like politics, IR, and technology.
Rose
MS
Expertise
Comparative religion, drama and esl education, cultural experiences, Ed tech
Ievgeniia
PhD
Expertise
Ukraine, Ukrainian history and literature, the Renaissance and the Reformation in Western Europe, Eastern European and Russian history.
Katie
MPA candidate
Expertise
History, English, Psychology, Environmental Science/Studies, Political Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Justice, Immigration Rights, Social Justice, Advocacy
Rachel Nefertari
PhD
Expertise
Cross Cultural conflict resolution, cultural medicine, refugee health diplomacy and policy, Middle East and North Africa
Alyson
MS
Expertise
Food Systems, Gastronomy, Innovative solutions for climate change, humanistic approach to design, Wicked Problems, Regenerative Agriculture, Gastronomic design,
Kyra
LLM candidate
Expertise
International Law, History (American, East/South/Southeast Asian), Human Rights, International Relations/Foreign Policy
Ben
MA candidate
Expertise
Math, Economics, Microeconomics, Antitrust, Social Sciences, Law, Finance, Strategy
Elizabeth
PhD
Expertise
European and Middle East History, Comparative Literature, Creative Writing, French Literature,
Alyssa
PhD candidate
Expertise
Communication. Political Communication. Rhetoric. Political Polarization. Politics. Government.
Natasha
MPhil
Expertise
History; Creative Writing; Environmental History Studies; Science, Technology & Society (STS); Business Studies; ESG or Sustainability Reporting; Carbon Accounting
Gregory
MBA
Expertise
Currently an adjunct professor at La Salle University teaching Sports Finance to undergraduates & Managerial Accounting to MBA students, been in the sports industry now for 5 years revolving around accounting, finance, sports business analytics etc.
Benjamin
PhD candidate
Expertise
20th c. American History, 20th c. British Isles, Urban History, Labor History, Social History, History of Inequality, Oral History, Local History & Community Studies, Ethnography, Anthropology, History & Politics, African American Studies, History of Gender & Sexuality