Meet Polygence Scholars and explore their projects

Fresh graduates taking a selfie
Priscilla Yan
Priscilla Yan
Polygence Scholar 2026

Project: “Blind Box Strategy“

Ana Yang
Ana Yang
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Psychological factors that influence high school sport performance.“

Cecilia Yang
Cecilia Yang
The Harker School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “The Impact of Climate Change on Animal Behavior: comparing the Arctic marine ecosystem and the Monterey Bay ecosystem“

Kevin Yang
Kevin Yang
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Predicting the Genetic Factors Involved in Nicotine Dependence Susceptibility“

Victor Yang
Victor Yang
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “Optimizing Northrop Grumman’s GEM63XL Solid Rocket Booster with novel propellant formulations to gain an increase in maximum thrust“

Vincent Yang
Vincent Yang
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “The Role of Viruses in Cancer“

Alvin Yao
Alvin Yao
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “The drivers of exclusion in U.S. immigration policy“

Ethan Yao
Ethan Yao
Polygence Scholar 2026

Project: “Evaluating the performance, environmental impact, and cost of different fiber-reinforced metakaolin-based geopolymer compositions“

Jasmita Yechuri
Jasmita Yechuri
Monta Vista High School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “The intersection of test anxiety and listening to familiar or unfamiliar music affecting one's overall performance on a task.“

Christine Yim
Christine Yim
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Effects of Social Support on Adolescent Identity Development“