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.
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
Linguistics, Translation, Arabic Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, cross-cultural awareness, intercultural communication, comparative literature, European linguistics, cultural studies, humanities
Writing, rhetorical analysis, feminist analysis, archival research, creative writing
clinical biology, cognitive psychology, US history, classic literature, LGBTQ+ history and rights
Materials Sciences/ Applied Physics / Electrical Engineering
Musical Composition, Musical and Literary Analysis, Music Theory, Creative Fiction and Non-fiction.
Global/Public Health, Community Advocacy, Writing, Spanish, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion, Decolonization, Trauma-Informed Care, Community Health
East Asian Philosophy, East Asian History, English, Creative Writing, Literature, Art Analysis, Music Analysis, History, Philosophy, Aesthetics, Psychology
Ancient Philosophy, Theology, Biblical Studies, Art & Faith, Church History
Middle Eastern Studies, Arabic Literature, LGBTQ Literature, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Creative Writing: Poetry, Popular Literature, Fandom Studies
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
reading for comprehension, writing for clarity, research and college-level compositions,
Literature, Poetry, Game Studies, Psychology, Philosophy (especially existentialism), Critical/Cultural Theory, and Arts
Filmmaking (directing, cinematography), screenwriting, film analysis
Medical Anthropology, Anthropology of South America, Social Sciences
History, English, Psychology, Environmental Science/Studies, Political Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Justice, Immigration Rights, Social Justice, Advocacy
Culinary Arts, Business Strategy & Management Consulting, Biology, Creative Fiction and Non-Fiction writing
Geopolitics, Middle East and African history, race and ethnicity, political theory, international relations, Black Studies
Latin Epic Literature
Cross Cultural conflict resolution, cultural medicine, refugee health diplomacy and policy, Middle East and North Africa