Finding My Purpose at The Emily Program: A Journey of Resilience, Transformation, and Discovery – with Claire Morrison
For as long as I can remember, my life has centered around ballet training and a plan to become a professional dancer. From an early age, everywhere I trained I was told I was a gifted dancer, so I followed … Read more
Welcome to the Spring 2025 Gil Cohort!
The Spring 2025 cohort is here! Learn about them below:
Exploring How Therapy Has Evolved at the UNC Dept. of Psychology & Neuroscience Community Clinic – with Lily Menyelshewa
Hello there! I’m Lily Menyelshewa, a senior at UNC-Chapel Hill majoring in Psychology on a pre-medicine track. In October of 2023, I started working as a CNA across the different inpatient psychiatric units at UNC Health. That is where I … Read more
From Service to Science: A Military Journey Inspiring Research on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Use Disorders at the UNC Bowles Center – with Maddie Hoffman
Hello! I’m Maddie Hoffman, a junior at UNC majoring in Psychology. I’m excited to share a bit about my journey and what I’ve been up to this semester! Being part of a military family was always something I was proud … Read more
Researching the Impact of Hormones on Depression in Adolescent Girls at the UNC NERD Lab – with Skye Scoggins
Hi everyone! My name is Skye Scoggins. I am a senior double majoring in psychology and advertising and public relations. My experiences at UNC have been incredibly formative, enabling me to explore various areas within psychology and discover my research … Read more
Learning to Listen at the Orange County Rape Crisis Center – with Bella Grumet
My whole life I have been praised for being the first to volunteer, contribute to a discussion, or take the lead in a group project. But, when I reflect on the most meaningful experiences in my life, it’s not the … Read more
From Screentime to Self-Image: Unpacking Technology’s Effects on Teen Psychology at the Winston National Center – with Heidi Segars
Teenagers now pick up their phones more than 100 times a day on average. 95% of teens say that they use social media, and 37% of teens report using it “almost constantly.” These statistics may raise an eyebrow for some, … Read more
Researching Neuroeconomics at UNC Kenan-Flagler – with Ari Etin
I am Ari Etin, a third-year Honors student studying economics and psychology at UNC. I love learning about the way individuals make decisions (psychology) especially in light of optimal decisions (economics) and how we can design systems which bridge the … Read more
Finding Connections at UNC TEACCH Autism Program – with Maura O’Sullivan
Since I was small, I have used stories as a medium for understanding people. I grew up reading and telling them with a tenacity that scared my English teachers. The year I wrote a novel in November, my family participated … Read more
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Assessing Developmental Disabilities at the CIDD – with Rachael Yuan
Hello everyone! My name is Rachael Yuan and I am a junior double majoring in neuroscience and psychology and minoring in education. I am deeply committed to working with diverse, underprivileged communities, and I aspire to channel this passion into … Read more