Research Programs Completed by High School Students | Polygence

Meet Polygence Scholars and explore their projects

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Nalin Marwah
Nalin Marwah
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Cricket Bowling Optimization“

Sophia Mecklai
Sophia Mecklai
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Comparing Licensing for Fission and Fusion Power Reactors: Implications for Future Fusion Regulations“

Saxon Mercado
Saxon Mercado
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Underlining distorted links“

Mekyle Mir
Mekyle Mir
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Dietary and lifestyle differences between Spain and the US“

Nyssa Mitra
Nyssa Mitra
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “The Power of Diversion: Positive Distractions Alleviating Discomfort in Adults“

Mako mk
Mako mk
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “The Psychological Effects of Acne Vulgaris on Adolescents“

Adwaita Mohanty
Adwaita Mohanty
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “To what extent does schizophrenia impact brain structure? How do antipsychotics impact brain structure to improve symptoms of schizophrenia?“

Ishaan Murthy
Ishaan Murthy
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Nemaline Myopathy: Genetics, Pathology, and Treatments“

Ria Nabar
Ria Nabar
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “A Comprehensive Review and Evaluation of the Diagnostic Methods of a Multiple System Atrophy Diagnosis“

Alya Naik
Alya Naik
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Factors contributing to higher risks of women’s reproductive diseases“

Atreya Naik
Atreya Naik
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Title drafted today and will be submitted by Atreya“

Shruti Patel
Shruti Patel
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Evaluation of Vector Representations of Lipid Nanoparticles in Cheminformatic Predictions of Transfection Efficiency“

Annika Pathak
Annika Pathak
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “What are key DNA alterations/modifications that contribute to Autism Spectrum Disorder? In terms of functionality, what are key indicators of the spectrum and where individuals with ASD fall on that spectrum?“

Amogh Patil
Amogh Patil
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “The Impact of Covid on Labor and Equity Markets“

Kristin Prakash
Kristin Prakash
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “The Biological Relationships of Sleep, Stress, Performance, and Productivity“

Rhea Ravishankar
Rhea Ravishankar
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Clubfoot: genetic causes, diagnosis, and treatment“

Tara Roy Choudhury
Tara Roy Choudhury
Polygence Scholar 2024
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Computational Analysis of Single-Cell Gene Expression in the Tumor Microenvironment of Metastatic Cancer Cells in the Brain“

Shreya s
Shreya s
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Correlation Between Health Outcomes and Environmental or Demographic Variables“

Melina Salgado
Melina Salgado
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “Exploring the Potential of CRISPR-Cas9 in Targeting the Genetics of Aging to Extend Human Lifespan“

Aanya Sareen
Aanya Sareen
Polygence Scholar 2025
Symposium Presenter

Project: “The Effects of Stress on Cognitive and Emotional Function“