Meet Polygence Scholars and explore their projects

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Maya Iyer
Maya Iyer
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “The Effects of Diabetes on Patients with Stroke“

Nikhita Jagathesan
Nikhita Jagathesan
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Expanding the Equation: Exploring the Links Between Academia, Medicine, and Public Policy in Regards to Racial Disparities within Healthcare“

Ishaan Jalan
Ishaan Jalan
La Martiniere for Boys
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Detecting NBA players from images“

Ezra James
Ezra James
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Which form of CCT, natural or industrial, is the most sustainable way of reducing Carbon in the air at an efficient rate?“

Esther Jang
Esther Jang
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Why is it that South and East Asian populations have a higher incidence of type 2 diabetes?“

Dhruva Jayanth
Dhruva Jayanth
Saratoga High
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Impacts of the microbiome on the development of RA“

Shivani Jayaprakasam
Shivani Jayaprakasam
International Community School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “What is the best treatment approach for children after experiencing trauma from natural disasters?“

Anabelle Jerome
Anabelle Jerome
Passaic County Technical Vocational Schools
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “What Are The Disruptive Onslaughts That Fast Fashion Supply Chains Present to Ecosystems and Local Lifestyles, and How do We Conceive Supply Chains That Aren't Disruptive To Ecosystems and Locals Through Abolishing the Worldwide Industrial Disposition That Cost Efficiency Is the Only Priority“

Dagna Jezioro
Dagna Jezioro
Trinity College School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Ukrainian’s Refugee Immigration Patterns and Cultural Similarities“

Simon Jiang
Simon Jiang
Ramsey High School
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “The effectiveness of aerobic exercise as an antidepressant “

Finn Johnson
Finn Johnson
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Understanding How the Costs of Tennis Affect the Composition of Players“

Ray Johnson
Ray Johnson
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Investigating the Effects of 3D Printed Drone Propeller Shape on Efficiency“

Mosi Jones
Mosi Jones
Health Careers High School (Northside)
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Bacteriophage Use as a Living Therapy and Alternative to Antibiotics in The Dawn of Multi Drug Resistance“

Ryan Joseph
Ryan Joseph
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “NBA Salary Predictor Web App and NBA Shot Chart Web App“

Savio Joseph
Savio Joseph
Amador Valley High School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “Building a Custom Gimbaled Rocket“

Anay Joshi
Anay Joshi
Mission San Jose High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Relationships among population, CO2 emissions per capita, GDP, and average temperature“

Anona Joshi
Anona Joshi
Lincoln School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Using Individualized Active Music Therapy to Investigate Parkinson’s Disease-Related Motor-cognitive Skill Decline and Quality of Life “

Tanisha Joshi
Tanisha Joshi
Dublin High School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “History and Current Theories of Neurodevelopmental Disorders“

Jiwon Jun
Jiwon Jun
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Advancing Gene Therapy in Sickle Cell Disease: Exploring the Potential of Prime Editing“

Rachana Kadikar
Rachana Kadikar
Enloe High School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “Evaluating effectiveness of public and private policies on reduction of gender disparities in unpaid labor under varied economic, political, and social circumstances“