Research Program Mentors
Polygence mentors are selected based on their exceptional academic background, teaching experience, and unique ability to inspire the next generation of innovative thinkers and industry leaders.
Jaclyn
MS
Expertise
environmental science, conservation, marine science, sustainability, conservation planning, strategic planning, environmental psychology
Alexa
PhD
Expertise
Projects understanding the impact of chemicals on health and projects in the following topic areas: Public Health, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Pubic Health, Biostatistics, Clean Chemistry, Maternal and Child health
Christian
PhD candidate
Expertise
Spatial Data Science; Movement Ecology; Marine Biology; Fisheries Science
Krista
MPH candidate
Expertise
Environmental health (combination of public health, environmental science, biology, chemistry, and statistics/epidemiology)
Emily
PhD candidate
Expertise
Environmental science and sustainability, management, governance, and policy. Conservation, social science, writing. Decision-making, project management, strategic planning, and evaluation. Science communication, data management, NGOs/ nonprofits, philosophy of science, research process and methods.
Shalimar
PhD candidate
Expertise
Ecology, marine biology, oceanography, fisheries management, environmental policy, remote sensing
Danielle
PhD
Expertise
Marine science: algae physiology, biogeochemistry, microbiology, nutrient dynamics, sargassum seaweed, harmful algal blooms
Lindsey
PhD candidate
Expertise
marine biology, biology, environmental science, ecology, sustainability, conservation, conservation biology, plant physiology,
Courtney
PhD
Expertise
ecology, animal behavior, African savannas, animal foraging, predation, biodiversity
Alexa
PhD
Expertise
Drug discovery, microbial interactions, environmental microbiology, genome mining, bioengineering
Jacqueline
PhD candidate
Expertise
Clinical research, specifically pediatric cardiology, rare genetics, addiction, and social determinants of health. Also Spanish literature
Tristan
PhD
Expertise
Data science, AI, machine learning, sustainability, renewable energy, weather, climate, ecology, endangered species conservation, marine biology, biodiversity, microplastics, satellite data, remote sensing
Dalton
PhD
Expertise
Survey and interview research methods; Archival research methods; Science Communication; Public Engagement with ScienceSocial, ethical, and policy issues with biotechnology (Agricultural, medical, or environmental); Socio-economic impacts of biotechnology; Environmental impacts of biotechnology; Applications of synthetic biology and bioengineering; Public and stakeholder perceptions on emerging technology; Projects investigating applications and/or impacts of environmental policy; Environmental ethics and politics; Bioethics and biotechnology policy; Social and ethical challenges of sustainability; Sustainability politics; Socio-economic impacts of sustainability innovation (e.g. renewable energy; carbon capture); Sociology of science and innovation; Philosophy of science and innovation; History of science and innovation;
Emma
PhD
Expertise
Physiology, genomics, biology, marine biology, coral reefs, environmental science, conservation