Meet Polygence Scholars and explore their projects

Fresh graduates taking a selfie
Alexander Rodgers
Alexander Rodgers
Westlake High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Metabolism as a cancer-suppressive mechanism in whales“

Joanne Roh
Joanne Roh
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Optimizing Study Strategies to Support Neurodivergent Students: A Literature Review“

Jacob Rojit
Jacob Rojit
Delhi Public School - Bangalore South
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “A Model to Analyze the Impact of CO2 Emissions on Global Temperature Change“

Samerah Roland
Samerah Roland
Francis Polytechnic Senior High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “What information should be known when looking into becoming a Therapist“

Kayla Roth
Kayla Roth
Aragon High school
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Understanding nicotine addiction and dependence“

Arshia Roy
Arshia Roy
Centennial High School
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “What are the influences in a sustainable urban center that increased the percentage of trips taken through sustainable transportation?“

Katie Rueff
Katie Rueff
Henry M. Gunn High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Digging Deeper: Anthropogenic Impact on Wetland Soil Ecosystems“

Sammith S
Sammith S
Vidyaniketan Public School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “Mapping the Dark Matter Halo of Andromeda galaxy“

Kunal Sachdev
Kunal Sachdev
R N Podar International School, Powai, Mumbai
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “NBA Free Throw Prediction“

Ava Sadasivan
Ava Sadasivan
St. Stephen's Episcopal School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “Building A Green City Simulation Game“

Krithi Sagayaraj
Krithi Sagayaraj
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “How do contaminants from sunscreen impact the health of Hawaiian coral reefs, and what is the human significance of protecting those corals from that damage?“

Naina Sahay
Naina Sahay
Canadian International School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “Evolution of poison dart frogs (Phyllobates) and implications of aposematic coloration in other organisms.“

Meghna Sahu
Meghna Sahu
California High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Digital Marketing in the Makeup Industry - Attraction and Retention of Generation Z“

Eleni Sakoufakis
Eleni Sakoufakis
Maine south
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Type One Diabetes Management“

Ece Saltürk
Ece Saltürk
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Predicting fraudulent credit card transactions“

Mrinmayee Sama
Mrinmayee Sama
American High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “The dysregulation of Mdm2-mediated degradation of p53 causes cancer “

Joshua Sampson
Joshua Sampson
Middleton High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Genetic mutations in humans conferring resistance to pathogens“

Reya Sankar
Reya Sankar
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Current and Forthcoming Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease“

Anousha Sannat
Anousha Sannat
Irvington High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “How does film music influence a perceiver’s emotions differently than advertising music?“

Drew Sansing
Drew Sansing
Oaks Christian High School
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “What causes savant syndrome for autistic people and what is the least nuanced theory? “