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
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
Seeing Lectures Translate into Real Life at 3-C Family Services – with Stevie Levite
It’s Wednesday morning. I wake up, get ready, and head out the door. I think about my day as I ride down NC-54 toward 3-C Family Services. Who will I help today? Who will help me? What will I learn, … Read more
Conversation & Healing: The Psychological Impact of Word Choice & Narrative on Those Facing Terminal Illness at the Duke Pain Prevention & Treatment Lab – with Adunoluwa Akinola
My name is Adunoluwa Akinola, and I am in my third and final year at UNC studying neuroscience with minors in health and society as well as chemistry. I grew up in Kernersville, NC where at 9 years of age, … Read more
Organizing and Updating Psychological Resources at UNC Community Clinic – with Yinuo Liu
Hi, my name is Yinuo Liu, and I am a senior student at UNC Chapel Hill. I’m an international student and come from Hangzhou, China. I am double-majoring in Psychology and Computer Science, and my knowledge in both fields cultivates … Read more
Gaining Perspective on Severe & Persistent Mental Illness at Threshold Clubhouse – with Verina Guirguis
Psychiatry is rapidly advancing, but a few years ago, I didn’t exactly know what this meant. I am still only beginning to understand what the field has left to learn, how existing gaps in knowledge are affecting vulnerable populations, and … 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
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