Social Psychology and Applying Research in the Real World with Angelika Santero
Hello, my name is Angelika Santero (she/her), and I transferred to UNC-Chapel Hill in the Fall of 2025 from Central Piedmont Community College. I am currently majoring in both psychology and data science, with a particular interest in social and … Read more
Promoting Children’s Positive Mental Health and Social Development at 3-C Family Services
Hello everyone! My name is Richie Gray, and I am the Gil Internship Manager for the Spring 2026 Gil cohort. I had the pleasure of visiting 3-C Family Services recently during the Spring 2026 semester. 3-C Family Services is a … Read more
Brace Yourself: From Childhood Illness to Play Therapy at Lepage Associates with Charlotte Wilkerson
Hello! My name is Charlotte Wilkerson and I am a Clinical Psychology Intern at Lepage Associates Psychological Services this semester. I’m a junior from Asheville, North Carolina pursuing a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in German studies. My interest in psychology originated from personal experience with chronic illness. I … Read more
From Neuroscience Research to Healthcare Strategy: Bridging Science and Business – Gurnoor Grewal
Hello everyone! My name is Gurnoor Grewal, and I am a senior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill majoring in Neuroscience, and I’m originally from High Point, NC. This semester, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to serve … Read more
Welcome to our Spring 2026 Cohort!
Please welcome our Spring 2026 Gil Cohort! Read more about them here!
Researching the Relationship Between Head Circumference and Autism at UNC NIRAL – with Jade Jones
Hi! My name is Jade Jones, and I am a junior neuroscience major with a minor in chemistry on a pre-med track here at UNC Chapel Hill. I was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, so I’ve ventured quite a … Read more
Piloting an Executive Function and Decision Making Study at the UNC NIRL – with Emma Chow
In my sophomore year of high school, a typical soccer game led to a potential concussion and a doctor’s appointment that altered the course of my life. The ER physician not only diagnosed my concussion but initiated my medical journey … Read more
Empowering Physicians and Protecting Futures: Interventions to Treating Perinatal Substance Use Disorders at NC MATTERS – with Neyha Baddigam
Imagine you are a physician about to walk into a patient’s room for the first time when a nurse gives a snapshot of their case. You learn that your patient feels guilt and ambivalence about her inability to stop drinking … Read more
Unraveling the Complexities of the Developing Brain: A Journey Through Research and Advocacy at UNC Mother Infant Research Studies – with Kirina Shah
Two years ago, as a bright-eyed and eager freshman, I sat down in my PSYC 101 class, planning to obtain my general education requirement and move on. Instead, this experience sparked a deep fascination with the human brain, particularly in … Read more
Exploring the Development of Attention Disorders at UNC Early Brain Development Studies – with Gretchen Davis
Hello everyone! My name is Gretchen Davis, and I am a third-year student at UNC studying neuroscience with minors in chemistry and Spanish for the medical professions. I am from the charming town of Pittsboro, nestled a quick half-hour drive … Read more