Discovering New Pathways at the UNC Early Brain Development Study – with Camila Vallebona
Hello everyone! My name is Camila Vallebona. I come from a country where “neuroscience” and “research” are meaningless words – words that elicit confusion and attract weird looks. I was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, a beautiful country … Read more
Developing a STEM Mentor Training Module at iRT – with Yulee Leon
Hi everyone! My name is Yulee Leon and I am a senior majoring in psychology (B.S.) and minoring in data science. This semester through the Gil Internship I interned at innovation, Research & Training (iRT). iRT is a behavioral sciences research company … Read more
Applying Industrial-Organizational Psychology to Start-up Care Innovations at CareYaya – with Natalie Tuinstra
Hello everyone! My name is Natalie Tuinstra and I am a junior double majoring in psychology (B.S.) and information science (B.S.) with a minor in cognitive science. Over this past summer, I was challenged to give a 15 minute presentation … Read more
Characterization of Phytocannabinoids on hCB1 and hCB2 Receptors using Radio-Ligand Binding Assays at RTI International – with Mia Foglesong
Hi! My name is Mia Foglesong. I’m currently a junior double majoring in psychology and neuroscience with a minor in music from Durham, NC. I always sort of knew that psychology and neuroscience is something I was interested in from … Read more
Advocacy and Empowerment for Adults with Serious Mental Illness at Threshold Clubhouse – with Amrita Mani
Hi! My name is Amrita Mani. I am a senior majoring in psychology and minoring in Spanish and chemistry. As a Gil intern, I worked at Threshold Clubhouse, a community-based psychosocial rehabilitation program that focuses on improving the quality of … Read more
Providing Affordable Psychological Services to the Triangle at UNC Community Clinic – with Tianyi Li
Hi everyone! My name is Tianyi Li, an international student from Liaoning, China. I am currently a senior double majoring in psychology and statistics. My passion for improving the psychological well-being of children and adolescents with adverse experiences began in … Read more
Statistical Modeling with MRI to Enhance the Use of a Biomarker in Autism Risk and Diagnosis at UNC NIRAL – with Vishal Easwar
Hello! My name is Vishal Easwar. I am a junior from Greensboro, North Carolina pursuing a B.S. in psychology and neuroscience as well as a creative writing minor in the fiction concentration. My passions have evolved since childhood, becoming more … Read more
Learning the Ins and Outs of Private Practice at Lepage Associates – with Jack Journeycake
Hey everyone! My name is Jack Journeycake, and I am a junior at UNC majoring in psychology with a minor in cognitive science. From the moment I walked into my first psychology class sophomore year of high school, I have … Read more
Worksite Spotlight: Revolutionizing Caregiver Training with VR at CareYaya
Hi everyone! My name is Emily Dolegowski and I am the Gil Internship Manager. This week, I had the pleasure of visiting CareYaya, a home healthcare start-up that connects pre-health/pre-professional university students with elders in need of a personal aide. … Read more
Combining Research and Clinical Experience to Provide High-Quality Care at 3-C Family Services – with Julia Morneau
My name is Julia Morneau, and I am a senior at UNC majoring in psychology and minoring in chemistry. Throughout my time at UNC, I have been involved in a variety of research and clinical opportunities that have led me to my … Read more