Research Programs Completed by High School Students | Polygence

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Joo Kim
Joo Kim
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Can human embryos benefit from endosymbiotic relationships?“

Aryan Kochar
Aryan Kochar
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Environmental and Sustainable Applications of Fungi“

ellie koff
ellie koff
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Gender Expression in School: How is Stereotyping from Peers and Superiors Affecting my Intellectual Growth?“

Brandon Kong
Brandon Kong
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “What is the optimal geometry for a fixed scramjet engine that would improve efficiency across a wider range of Mach numbers?“

Ishika Korla
Ishika Korla
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Exploring the Effectiveness of Parental Assistance Versus Technological Assistance in Improving Emotional Intelligence and Communication in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder“

Sumedh Kothari
Sumedh Kothari
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “CRITICAL REVIEW: TREATMENT METHODS FOR SHORT-CHAIN PFAS“

Sophia Kou
Sophia Kou
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “A 3D printed diorama of the early 2000s in Lake Como“

Angelina Kovalchuk
Angelina Kovalchuk
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “What is the role of circadian and sleep-wake dysfunctions in the hypothalamus in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease?“

Peter Kriger
Peter Kriger
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “The Utilization of Genetic Modification Technologies of Phages for the Treatment of Infectious Diseases“

Mira Krishnaiah
Mira Krishnaiah
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Fostering Emotional Well-being in Educational Environments: An Innovative Approach through Interactive Floral Displays“

Aneesh Krishnakumar
Aneesh Krishnakumar
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Neurodegenerative Pathways in Multiple Systems Atrophy: Examining the Role of Alpha Synuclein in MSA“

Saanvi Kulkarni
Saanvi Kulkarni
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “How do Anesthesia and Diabetes Interact in the Surgical Setting?“

Saiesha Kumar
Saiesha Kumar
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “How does greenwashing effect consumer purchasing behavior in the United States?“

Josephine Kunz
Josephine Kunz
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “How does Weight Stigma in Health care influence the health choices patients make?“

Masha Kuritsyn
Masha Kuritsyn
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “What factors and aspects of dance culture contribute to poor mental health in dancers, particularly in response to dance-related injuries, and what coping mechanisms are utilized to navigate these challenges?“

Olivia L.
Olivia L.
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “How Can Art and Design Based Approaches Synthesize with Technical Solutions to Support a Regenerative Conservation of Tropical Rainforests?“

Siddhani Lahori
Siddhani Lahori
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Machine learning to predict survival of small and medium sized enterprises“

Dhruva Lahoti
Dhruva Lahoti
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Deriving the Ideal Learning Environment For Communal Intermediate Educational Institutions“

Amanda Lai
Amanda Lai
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “How can dance be used as a therapeutic tool in the treatment of aging diseases?“

Julia Lai
Julia Lai
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Understanding the Impact of Respiratory Viral Infections on Immunocompromised Populations“