Meet Polygence Scholars and explore their projects

Fresh graduates taking a selfie
Srinidhi Nagarajan
Srinidhi Nagarajan
Cupertino High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Does Group Accountability Reduce Teen TikTok Usage?“

Aliya Nagaria
Aliya Nagaria
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “How can Cirrhosis Secondary to NASH be Related to Bacterial Dysbiosis Alteration of Bile Acids?“

Emma Nakaoka
Emma Nakaoka
Palisades Charter High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Why is a discussion about abortion rights necessary, especially now? What is the male gaze and how does it affect the perception of women?“

Medha Nalakonda
Medha Nalakonda
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “How can nanoparticles enhance the abilities of antigen-presenting cells in immunotherapy?“

Suraga Nallan
Suraga Nallan
Bret Harte Middle School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Modeling the efficiency of greenhouse gases to absorb heat“

Preethi Nalluru
Preethi Nalluru
Evergreen Valley High School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “Language Development and Communication and Neuroanatomical Differences in Children with ASD“

Dharmik Namineni
Dharmik Namineni
Hauppauge High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Regional effects of climate change on vector-borne diseases (specific region TBD)“

Ajay Narayan
Ajay Narayan
Centennial High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “A Brief Overview of Scaffolds as a Potential Solution to Articular Cartilage Defects“

Aryahi Padmavati Narvekar
Aryahi Padmavati Narvekar
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “What are the underlying factors contributing to the heterogeneity in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and how do these factors influence the variability in disease severity and progression among affected individuals?“

Sianna Narvekar
Sianna Narvekar
The Chapin School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “Sianna Dawn Fashion Magazine“

Kushaan Naskar
Kushaan Naskar
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “How can we use algae biofuels to make airplane fuels more eco-friendly?“

Samyuktha Natesan
Samyuktha Natesan
Dougherty Valley High School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “Review Paper: The Effects of Dietary Fiber on Asthma through Cytokine Production“

hope natukunda
hope natukunda
manheim township high school
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “What significant ways can aerobic exercise and classical music both support long-term memory improvement after the onset of anterograde amnesia?“

Nikhil Nayak
Nikhil Nayak
Sunset High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Compressing Music using an AI-based Autoencoder“

Joy Ndamukunda
Joy Ndamukunda
Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville (Online School)
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Does the quality of education a student receives in Texas depend on the neighborhood they live in? Wealthy neighborhoods in Texas are less taxed but receive more funds for schooling, while poor neighborhoods in Texas are more taxed but receive less funding. There have been issues in Texas’ school funding system and yet there have not yet been changes.“

Chahel Nerusu
Chahel Nerusu
American High School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “Gesture-Controlled Drone Flight“

Eli Newman
Eli Newman
Great Neck South High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “How does the combination of Allopurinol and Azathioprine impact the progression of Autoimmune Hepatitis for a patient who isn't responding to Azathioprine alone?“

Kelleigh Newsom
Kelleigh Newsom
Grand Oaks High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Designing a Robotic Action Figure to Autonomously Detect and Grasp Small Objects“

Alyson Nguyen
Alyson Nguyen
Evergreen Valley High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Specific phobias in children: Etiology, treatment, and directions for future research“

Anh Nguyen
Anh Nguyen
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Exploring Disparities and the Development of Mental Health in Asian Communities“