Meet Polygence Scholars and explore their projects

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Abdullah Umer
Abdullah Umer
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Culturally Informed Justice Algorithms: Navigating Legal Landscapes with Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions and XAI“

Milind Upadhyay
Milind Upadhyay
Mountain View High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Quantum Machine Learning for Image Classification“

Abigail Upton
Abigail Upton
Lowell High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “How well do High Schools in California implement mental health resources and how can they be most helpful and accessible to students?“

Aarohi Usapkar
Aarohi Usapkar
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “What are the effects of genetic mutations on patient survival in colorectal cancer cases?“

A V
A V
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “The Corporate Greenwashing of AI as a Climate Solution“

Subha Vadlamannati
Subha Vadlamannati
Mercer Island High School
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Producing Mind Maps by Clustering Language Model Embeddings“

Siri Vadlamudi
Siri Vadlamudi
Lexington High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “The effect of environmental factors on neurobiology and depressive symptoms: A narrative review“

Mani Vahedi
Mani Vahedi
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “Examining the use of Semaglutides, such as Ozempic, in managing weight & glucose levels“

Sebastian Nicolae Vaia
Sebastian Nicolae Vaia
Polygence Scholar 2026

Project: “What is the cosmic microwave background and what does it tell us about the initial conditions of the universe?“

Aryaman Vala
Aryaman Vala
Neuqua Valley High School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “Systematic Approach to Evaluating Propulsion Options for Long-Duration Missions to Mars“

Anya Vallapureddy
Anya Vallapureddy
Polygence Scholar 2026

Project: “Crystallizing monoclonal antibodies in microgravity can make cancer treatments more effective and accessible“

Nikhil Vallikat
Nikhil Vallikat
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Helmet Modifications and Policy Changes to Mitigate Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Professional Football“

Matthew Van
Matthew Van
Santa Clara High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “How does tissue engineering contribute to current solutions to the regeneration of cardiac cells?“

Abhi Varadarajan
Abhi Varadarajan
Newark Academy
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “NFL Offensive Game Plan Optimization“

Akanksha Varanasi
Akanksha Varanasi
Monta Vista High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “The Applications of the CRISPR/Cas9 Gene-Editing System in Treating Human Diseases“

Ruchika Varanasi
Ruchika Varanasi
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “How do the actual economic impacts of the Super Bowl and Coachella compare to the implications set by the companies and the media?“

Isabel Vargas-Hurlston
Isabel Vargas-Hurlston
Notre Dame San Jose High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “How physical tours impact college decision-making and student success“

Ashwin Vasant
Ashwin Vasant
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “The Effect of Land Use Restrictions on Carbon Emissions“

Briana Vasile
Briana Vasile
Polygence Scholar 2026

Project: “AI methods for Epilepsy Detection/Application of Sleep structures“

Adithi Vattem
Adithi Vattem
Polygence Scholar 2026

Project: “TBD“