Semilore
PhD candidate
Expertise
Black Atlantic Literature, African & African-American Studies, postcolonial theory, gender and sexuality studies, media and cultural studies
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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Ian
PhD candidate
Expertise
English; 20th & 21st century literature; postcolonial literature; Anglophone literature; literary criticism; writing; the writing process; creative nonfiction; cultural criticism
Jake
PhD candidate
Expertise
Philosophy of Science, Mind, and Cognitive Science; Neuroscience and Psychology Projects, especially in perception; History of Philosophy; Creative Fiction and Nonfiction
Christine
PhD candidate
Expertise
gender and sexuality studies, sexual and reproductive health, ethnic studies, disability studies, postcolonial studies, social justice, academic research, writing, theater arts, college access, food and environmental justice, mental health, harm reduction, critical pedagogy
Alexander "Hutch"
MPA
Expertise
Public Affairs and Non-Profit Service
Laurie
MA
Expertise
reading for comprehension, writing for clarity, research and college-level compositions,
Kai
PhD candidate
Expertise
English literature, Black Studies, Queer theory, History, Latin America and the Caribbean Studies, Indigenous Studies, Gender and Sexuality, Postcolonial Studies, Performance and Theatre Studies, Political Movements and history, Organizing/Activism, and Spanish
Douglas
MA
Expertise
Literature, Poetry, Game Studies, Psychology, Philosophy (especially existentialism), Critical/Cultural Theory, and Arts
Magdalena
MTS
Expertise
Medical Anthropology, Anthropology of South America, Social Sciences
Meg
PhD candidate
Expertise
Materials Sciences/ Applied Physics / Electrical Engineering
Michael
Industry expert
Expertise
Culinary Arts, Business Strategy & Management Consulting, Biology, Creative Fiction and Non-Fiction writing
Katrina
MA
Expertise
Creative writing; Prose fiction; Poetry; Literary Analysis; Mythology and Folklore analysis; Science Fiction and Fantasy; World building; Film theory and history; Screenwriting
Judson
PhD candidate
Expertise
Ancient Philosophy, Theology, Biblical Studies, Art & Faith, Church History
Clarissa
PhD candidate
Expertise
Art history, Feminism, Contemporary art, Art and Science, Women in STEM
Jade
PhD
Expertise
Linguistics, Translation, Arabic Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, cross-cultural awareness, intercultural communication, comparative literature, European linguistics, cultural studies, humanities
Sophia
PhD candidate
Expertise
History, Philosophy, Social Science, Political Science, Literature, Cultural Studies, Museum Studies
Cody
PhD
Expertise
Literature and Literary Theory, Philosophy, Creative Writing, Race and Ethnicity, Cultural Studies
Hamzah
PhD
Expertise
Geopolitics, Middle East and African history, race and ethnicity, political theory, international relations, Black Studies
Clara
PhD candidate
Expertise
neuroscience, molecular biology, psychiatry, essay writing
Kelley
Industry expert
Expertise
East Asian Philosophy, East Asian History, English, Creative Writing, Literature, Art Analysis, Music Analysis, History, Philosophy, Aesthetics, Psychology