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Research Opportunities and Ideas

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Education and College Admissions

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

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High School Research Student Netrang's Neuroscience Project with Polygence

May 4, 2022

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

5 minute read

Educator Spotlight: Aaron Shipp of The Ivy Edge

Apr 9, 2022

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

8 minute read

College Scholarships for High School Students: Tips & How to Apply

Feb 28, 2022

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

6 minute read

How to Get Into College

Feb 27, 2022

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

5 minute read

Think Research in High School is Daunting and Confusing? Think Again!

Dec 8, 2021

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

13 minute read

High School Research Student Tanisha Writes Blog on the Mental Consequences of Covid

Nov 24, 2021

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MEET OUR MENTORS

4 minute read

Polygence Mentor Hebert Helps Student Clear Snow from His Driveway!

Nov 12, 2021

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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Project Role Models: Jamie Margolin

Nov 2, 2021

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

6 minute read

The 5th Symposium of Rising Scholars: A Celebration of 120 Young Scholars' Spectacular Research

Oct 12, 2021

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

3 minute read

Passion Project Role Models: William Kamkwamba

Sep 24, 2021

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

8 minute read

High School Research Student Diya Educates Us on Proper Health and Nutrition

Sep 7, 2021

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

1 minute read

Polygence is Showcased for the Support it Offers Grad Students

Aug 30, 2021

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

10 minute read

Behind the Scenes Interview with Student Success Coordinator, Tyler

Aug 25, 2021

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HOW TO

6 minute read

Choosing the Perfect Project Idea using Ikigai

Aug 12, 2021

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MEET OUR MENTORS

3 minute read

High School Neuroscience Research with Polygence Mentor Stephen

Jul 27, 2021

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MEET OUR MENTORS

3 minute read

High School Genomics Research with Polygence Mentor Austin

Jul 21, 2021

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

7 minute read

High School Research Student Lilian Shifts Our View on Social Media Through Architectural Design

Jul 17, 2021

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

4 minute read

Six High School Research Students Present Their Projects at the Symposium of Rising Scholars

Jul 13, 2021

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

10 minute read

High School Neuroscience Research Student Nathan Writes a Children's Book

Apr 28, 2021

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

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College Research Student Carly Writes a Research Paper on French Colonialism and its Connection to Political Unrest in America

Apr 22, 2021

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

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High School Project on AI in Cancer Research: Sia's Research Paper and Blog

Mar 5, 2021

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