Intern Blog

Welcome to Our Fall 2023 Interns!

The Karen M. Gil Internship Program has accepted 12 interns for the Fall 2023 semester. Learn about them below and read their bios here !

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Sep 15, 20231 min read

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...

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May 19, 20233 min read

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...

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May 5, 20234 min read

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,...

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May 3, 20233 min read

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...

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Apr 30, 20234 min read

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...

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Apr 19, 20233 min read

Developing a Non-Invasive Neurostimulation Interface at Teledyne Scientific – with Lauren Sidelinger

Hi everyone! My name is Lauren Sidelinger and I am a senior from Shallotte, North Carolina majoring in neuroscience and minoring in...

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Apr 19, 20232 min read

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...

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Mar 20, 20234 min read

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...

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Mar 7, 20233 min read

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...

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Mar 1, 20234 min read

Applying Evidence-Based Modalities to Tobacco Addiction at the UNC Tobacco Treatment Program – with Sandra Thiongo

Hi everyone! My name is Sandra Thiongo, and I am a junior majoring in psychology (B.S.) and minoring in statistics and analytics. I...

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Feb 21, 20233 min read

Diving into Clinical and Forensic Psychology in the High Levels of Mental Health Care at Holly Hill - with Gabriela Giulumian

Hey! I am Gabriela Giulumian, a sophomore (junior-standing) here at UNC majoring in both psychology and mathematics with a minor in...

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Feb 14, 20233 min read

Gaining Hands-On Clinical Research Experience at UNC Mother Infant Research Studies – with Abigél Miskolczi

Hello everyone! I am Abigél Miskolczi and I am a senior from Budapest, Hungary. I am double majoring in psychology and biology with a...

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Feb 3, 20233 min read

Welcome to Our New Gil Interns – Spring 2023

Our newest cohort started at their worksites this month! Take a couple minutes to learn about the Spring 2023 Gil interns. 😊

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Jan 25, 20231 min read

Exploring Clinical Work at the UNC Psychology and Neuroscience Department Community Clinic – with Penelope Alberdi

Hello everyone! My name is Penelope Alberdi and I am a junior from Cornelius, North Carolina, double majoring in psychology and Asian...

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Dec 2, 20223 min read

Discovering Diagnostic and Functional Evaluations through the Lens of Interdisciplinary Clinical Teams at the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities – with Foster Hager

Hello! My name is Foster Hager, and I am a junior from Apex, North Carolina majoring in psychology with minors in neuroscience and...

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Nov 17, 20223 min read

Building Therapeutic Relationships through Community Rehabilitation at Threshold Clubhouse – with Kaathya Kashyap

Hello! My name is Kaathya Kashyap and I am a senior from Apex, NC studying neuroscience with minors in chemistry and medical...

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Nov 8, 20223 min read

Integrating Behavioral Science and User Experience at Lenovo – with Ritika Khosla

Hi! I’m Ritika Khosla, and I am a senior from Delhi, India. I am majoring in psychology with minors in neuroscience and data science. I...

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Nov 4, 20223 min read

Developing Digital SEL Skill Development Technologies at the 3C Institute – with Jake McGillion-Moore

Hi everyone! My name is Jake McGillion-Moore and I’m a third-year student from Westport, Connecticut, pursuing a double major in...

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Nov 1, 20222 min read

Providing Gender-Responsive and Trauma-Informed Care for Substance Use Disorders at UNC Horizons - with Violet Kehoe

Hello! My name is Violet Kehoe (she, her), and I am a senior from Chapel Hill, NC pursuing majors in psychology (BS) and women and gender...

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Oct 20, 20224 min read

Intern Blog

Welcome to Our Fall 2023 Interns!

Developing a STEM Mentor Training Module at iRT – with Yulee Leon

Applying Industrial-Organizational Psychology to Start-up Care Innovations at CareYaya – with Natalie Tuinstra

Characterization of Phytocannabinoids on hCB1 and hCB2 Receptors using Radio-Ligand Binding Assays at RTI International - With Mia Foglesong

Advocacy and Empowerment for Adults with Serious Mental Illness at Threshold Clubhouse – with Amrita Mani

Providing Affordable Psychological Services to the Triangle at UNC Community Clinic – with Tianyi Li

Developing a Non-Invasive Neurostimulation Interface at Teledyne Scientific – with Lauren Sidelinger

Statistical Modeling with MRI to Enhance the Use of a Biomarker in Autism Risk and Diagnosis at UNC NIRAL - with Vishal Easwar

Learning the Ins and Outs of Private Practice at Lepage Associates – with Jack Journeycake

Combining Research and Clinical Experience to Provide High-Quality Care at 3-C Family Services - with Julia Morneau

Applying Evidence-Based Modalities to Tobacco Addiction at the UNC Tobacco Treatment Program – with Sandra Thiongo

Diving into Clinical and Forensic Psychology in the High Levels of Mental Health Care at Holly Hill - with Gabriela Giulumian

Gaining Hands-On Clinical Research Experience at UNC Mother Infant Research Studies – with Abigél Miskolczi

Welcome to Our New Gil Interns – Spring 2023

Exploring Clinical Work at the UNC Psychology and Neuroscience Department Community Clinic – with Penelope Alberdi

Discovering Diagnostic and Functional Evaluations through the Lens of Interdisciplinary Clinical Teams at the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities – with Foster Hager

Building Therapeutic Relationships through Community Rehabilitation at Threshold Clubhouse – with Kaathya Kashyap

Integrating Behavioral Science and User Experience at Lenovo – with Ritika Khosla

Developing Digital SEL Skill Development Technologies at the 3C Institute – with Jake McGillion-Moore

Providing Gender-Responsive and Trauma-Informed Care for Substance Use Disorders at UNC Horizons - with Violet Kehoe

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