Meet Polygence Scholars and explore their projects

Fresh graduates taking a selfie
Claire Heary
Claire Heary
Creative and Performing arts 6-12
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “How does duckweed and other plants effect the levels of dissolved nitrates in tap water in Pittsburgh?“

Tuana Helvacioglu
Tuana Helvacioglu
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “The Psychological Impact of Incarceration“

Israel Hernandez
Israel Hernandez
Cesar Chavez High School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “Learning from the Masters“

Luke Hilborn
Luke Hilborn
Crescent
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “The Disparity of Business Growth Strategy“

Emma Hill
Emma Hill
Foothill High School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “Case study: Social media usage and happiness in high school students during isolation period of summer 2020“

Serena Hirani
Serena Hirani
Oakton High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Techniques to induce cardiac regeneration post myocardial infarction“

Diana Ho
Diana Ho
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “What are the neurocognitive and social benefits of an inclusive book club on children and adolescents with developmental disorders?“

Meredith Ho
Meredith Ho
Archer School for Girls
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “How long does it take music to change people’s emotions?“

Kiet Hoa
Kiet Hoa
British International School Hanoi
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “Political Polarization Op-Ed: Why Political Polarization Matters“

Vy Hoang
Vy Hoang
St. Mark's School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “The Overlap of Brand Community and Word of Mouth“

Mackenzie Hoey
Mackenzie Hoey
Carondelet High School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “Inequality in Charter Schools“

Michael Hom
Michael Hom
Ohlone College
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Handwriting Transcription Website“

Michelle Hom
Michelle Hom
Ohlone College
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “The Impact of Recent Fire Awareness on Sustainable Advertisements' Effectiveness“

Marinda Htoon
Marinda Htoon
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Battling atopic dermatitis: its prevalence, how it affects the body, and treatment options“

Alexander Hu
Alexander Hu
Bridgewater Raritan High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “What are the most effective ways to use machine learning to predict systemic crises in African countries?“

Caden Hu
Caden Hu
Mission San Jose High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Treatment mechanisms for tackling antimicrobial resistance“

Grace Hu
Grace Hu
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Literature Review of Application of CE to India’s E-Waste Problem, Using the 4R Paradigm to Identify Challenges and Opportunities“

Jasmine Huang
Jasmine Huang
York House School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Innovation Creates Volatility: The Disadvantage of Innovation“

Samantha Huebner
Samantha Huebner
Campolindo High School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “Research essay on Austen's _Pride and Prejudice_“

Rosa Huffman
Rosa Huffman
Agnes Irwin
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “What is the effectiveness of the new Biden-Harris Administration strategy on the root causes of Central American migration? (main)Do the listed policy objectives align with the current issues of the migration crisis? (subquestion)How is this strategy different from those of the past in addressing Central American migration? (subquestion)Has the Administration followed through on their strategy? (subquestion)“