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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.

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Chris

Chris

Industry expert

Expertise

Computer Science, Software Engineering

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Magdalena

Magdalena

MTS

Expertise

Medical Anthropology, Anthropology of South America, Social Sciences

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Max

Max

Industry expert

Expertise

Photography entrepreneur videography

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Whitney

Whitney

MFA

Expertise

Interdisciplinary artistic practices ( storytelling, intersections of art and science, arts and environment, design, photography and videography) Dance (choreography, technique, professional performance, dance science, history, critical issues) Physical Health and Wellness (basic physiology, functional anatomy and kinesiology, strength and conditioning, injury prevention and rehabilitation, approaches for self-care) Mentorship for balancing arts and academics, college audition prep, adapting materials for creative projects

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Sami

Sami

MFA

Expertise

Interdisciplinary Arts, Acting, Film, Theatre, Performance, Documentary, Dance, Creative Writing, Photography

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Alicia

Alicia

MFA

Expertise

Filmmaking - directing, producing, writing, Theater - directing, writing

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Yash

Yash

MBA candidate

Expertise

Finance, Hospitality, Real Estate, General Management, Operations, Technology, Sales, Photography, Music, Sports

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Henry

Henry

PhD candidate

Expertise

robotics, machine learning/data science, philosophy, photography, organismal/mathematical biology

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