Meet Polygence Scholars and explore their projects

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Muhammd Junaid Khan
Muhammd Junaid Khan
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Primordial Nucleosynthesis and Its Key Parameters“

Rishaad Khan
Rishaad Khan
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Computer Simulation Techniques: Molecular Dynamics and Particle Simulations“

Tahmid Khan
Tahmid Khan
Dougherty Valley High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Literature Review: The Effect of Childhood Trauma on Cortisol Levels“

Usman Khan
Usman Khan
Waubonsie Valley High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Assessing the Public's Perception of Phage Therapy: A Research Paper Centered Around a Possibly Revolutionary Medical Treatment“

Ella Kharrazi
Ella Kharrazi
Redwood High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “The effect of dance on the memory and proprioceptive ability of the elderly“

Sara Khattak
Sara Khattak
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “The Dynamic Influences of Social Factors on Schizophrenia Prognosis“

Thomas Khau
Thomas Khau
Dougherty Valley High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Airfoil design using open source CFD simulation tools“

Ashna Khemani
Ashna Khemani
American High School
Polygence Scholar 2021

Project: “Design of a physical therapy robot for lower leg recovery“

Yashvi Khetawat
Yashvi Khetawat
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Behind the Scenes: Unmasking the Misrepresentation of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Film and Television“

shon khisti
shon khisti
Polygence Scholar 2026

Project: “Assessing variations in state-level vaping legislation on youth vaping“

Connor Kim
Connor Kim
McLean High School
Polygence Scholar 2026

Project: “Evaluating the role of anti-LAG3 in the treatment of metatastic melanoma. “

Emily Kim
Emily Kim
Flintridge Preparatory School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Music and the Brain: Therapeutic effects of music in Alzheimer’s Disease “

Emma Kim
Emma Kim
The Lawrenceville School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Expanding Perspectives: Redefining the American Dream“

Ian Kim
Ian Kim
University of California, Los Angeles
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “To be added by Ian“

Ian Kim
Ian Kim
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “What are the immediate and long-term cognitive effects of concussions on high school student-athletes as reported in existing literature, and what preventative and management measures exist?“

Jaehong Kim
Jaehong Kim
Chapel Hill - Chauncy Hall School
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Machine Learning Model and Literature Review“

Jihu Kim
Jihu Kim
Crean Lutheran High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “How can any student learn about the building and programming process of an AWS Robot?“

Joelle Kim
Joelle Kim
Menlo School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “Associations Among Peer Interaction and Social-Emotional Development in Early Childhood“

Joshua Kim
Joshua Kim
Ruben S. Ayala High School
Polygence Scholar 2022

Project: “How Family Income Levels Affect Pediatric Dental Anxiety“

Luna Kim
Luna Kim
Polygence Scholar 2026

Project: “How do social groups shape identity, and in what ways can belonging function as both a protective and vulnerable force among gifted and talented high school students? “