Research Programs Completed by High School Students | Polygence

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Deepak Sundaram
Deepak Sundaram
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “How Metallicity Effects Star Formation“

Varsha Swaminathan
Varsha Swaminathan
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Physiological and Psychological Effects of Chronic Smartphone Usage on Adolescents“

Ryan Tae
Ryan Tae
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “Optimizing Silicon Anodes: Investigating Ultra-High Carboxyl Density Binders“

Haruki Takeda
Haruki Takeda
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Role Language in Japanese: Cultural Specificity, Translation Challenges, and the Question About Reform“

Abhijay Tambe
Abhijay Tambe
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “How does general US presence influence the way that Saudi Arabia and Israel act in times of tension; A critical comparison of the two states' subsequent actions and the resulting socio-economic impacts.“

Charlotte Tang
Charlotte Tang
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “What are the epigenetic contributors to cancer, and how does epigenetics affect cancer progression?“

Ethan Tang
Ethan Tang
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “How does autopilot control a plane and how can we further improve this technological concept?“

Vivienne Tang
Vivienne Tang
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “The Utility of Art in Depicting the Contrast Between the Women of Sparta and Athens“

Priyamvada Thangala
Priyamvada Thangala
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “The Economic Implications of the Growth of Foreign Luxury Brands in India“

Swathi Thayaparan
Swathi Thayaparan
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “What are the economic & social factors in South India that will transform the retail market for almonds?“

Lauren Thomas
Lauren Thomas
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “The Future of Nashville: Considerations for Nashvillian Gentrification and its Impacts on Housing Equity, Governance, and Sustainable Livability“

Claire Thrasher
Claire Thrasher
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Nonprofits and For-profit Firms: Exploring Meaningful Work and Employee Fulfillment“

Samik Thusoo
Samik Thusoo
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Potential Candidates for Dark Matter (Work in Progress)“

Zaara Travadi
Zaara Travadi
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “How can 3D-printed chitosan-based scaffolds be optimised to improve mechanical strength and degradation rates?“

Hoa-Yen Trinh
Hoa-Yen Trinh
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Considering Biological Sex in The Development of Dementia“

Steven Tunison
Steven Tunison
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Australia: the Fallen Giant of Industry“

Sneha Upadhyayula
Sneha Upadhyayula
Hudson High School
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Epstein-Barr virus as a Disease-Causing Agent in Well-Characterized Disease States and the Broader Population“

Asher Urban
Asher Urban
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Alumni of The Mountain School“

Swara V.
Swara V.
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Safety and efficacy of Allogeneic CAR-T cell for relapsed and refractory Multiple Myeloma“

Juliana Vargas Farias
Juliana Vargas Farias
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “How can we create a space where teens can take care of their mental health with other solutions besides therapy?“