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Translating Research into Real Life at 3C Family Services - with Ella Sharpe
Hello! My name is Ella Sharpe and I’m a Clinical Psychology Gil Intern at 3-C Family Services this semester. I’m a junior from...
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Mar 134 min read
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Utilizing Innovative Technology to Improve Behavioral Health Outcomes at 3C Institute - with Page Tsirigotis
Hello! My name is Page Tsirigotis, and I am a junior at UNC-Chapel Hill. I’m pursuing a B.S. in Psychology, a minor in Neuroscience, and...
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Mar 63 min read
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Improving Retention Rates of Mentors for Substance-Affected Youth through Self-Determination Theory at iRT - with Sarah Soson
Hi! My name is Sarah Soson, and I am a junior majoring in psychology and political science. Junior year of high school, my eager,...
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Feb 254 min read
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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,...
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Feb 193 min read
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Welcome to the Spring 2025 Gil Cohort!
The Spring 2025 cohort is here! Learn about them below, and read their full-length bios here .
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Jan 211 min read
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Bridging Gaps in Maternal Health through NC MATTERS - with Lauryn Walker
Hi, my name is Lauryn Walker and as a first-generation college student, I’ve become accustomed to navigating unfamiliar territory—whether...
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Dec 9, 20243 min read
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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...
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Dec 5, 20243 min read
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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...
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Dec 1, 20243 min read
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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...
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Nov 19, 20243 min read
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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,...
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Nov 13, 20243 min read
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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...
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Nov 6, 20242 min read
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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...
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Oct 21, 20242 min read
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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...
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Oct 16, 20243 min read
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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...
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Oct 15, 20243 min read
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Passion Meets Practice: Providing Comprehensive Mental Healthcare at 3-C Family Services - with Dianne Celemen
Hello! My name is Dianne Celemen, and I am a Junior at UNC Chapel Hill from Cary, North Carolina. I am pursuing a Psychology B.S. and...
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Oct 8, 20244 min read
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Delving into Clinical Research at UNC NIRL - with Aidan Blumsack
Hello! My name is Aidan Blumsack and I am a second year (with junior standing) at Carolina. I am a Neuroscience and Chemistry double...
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Sep 25, 20244 min read
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Welcome to Our Fall 2024 Gil Interns!
Our Fall 2024 Gil Interns are off to an amazing start at their worksites! Read about them here:
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Sep 16, 20241 min read
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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...
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Jun 10, 20243 min read
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Adaptive Interventions for Improved Health: Transdisciplinary Lessons at UNC Weight Research Program - with Camila Noriega Talleri
Hello everyone! My name is Camila Noriega, and I’m a psychology and sociology double major with a minor in data science. I’m an...
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May 31, 20243 min read
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Exploring the User Experience at Lenovo – with Yifei Pei
Hi! I’m Yifei Pei, a senior from Shenzhen, China. I’m passionate about investigating how people’s judgment and decision-making processes...
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May 22, 20243 min read
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