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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...
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Apr 9, 20243 min read
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...
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Mar 8, 20244 min read
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...
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Feb 28, 20244 min read
Developing a Pharmacological Tool to Treat Substance Use Disorders at RTI International – with Elizabeth Banyas
“How are you?” “Good” In American culture, the reflexive response of “good” has become a societal script. An unspoken agreement to keep...
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Dec 18, 20234 min read
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...
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Dec 11, 20233 min read
What’s Behind the Closed Door: A Look into Private Practice at 3-C Family Services – with Kayal Udaiyar
I had always prided myself on the fact that I lived in the present – not reflecting on the past or worrying about the future. But there...
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Nov 28, 20235 min read
Creating Better Health Outcomes for Couples with Cancer at the Duke Pain Prevention and Management Lab – with Carson St. Denis
When I was ten years old, I took a stick in the eye while playing street hockey. For the next few years, I would have off-and-on visits...
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Nov 10, 20234 min read
Expanding Access to Quality In-Home Care for Elders at CareYaya – with Carson Swain
Growing up, I have always had a close relationship with my mother and maternal grandfather. I can still remember staying with my...
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Nov 6, 20235 min read
Addressing the Psychological Needs of Prisoners at the NC Department of Adult Corrections – with Reese Gray
When I was younger, I’d always ask, “Why?” The way I was able to understand things that made me sad or scared was through learning as...
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Oct 23, 20235 min read
Testing a New Neurostimulation Treatment for Depression at Pulvinar Neuro – with Christian Sodano
Brain stimulation can be a bit of a queasy topic for some people. I used to be among them. Where I grew up –Holly Springs, NC – there...
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Sep 25, 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
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
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...
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Mar 3, 20232 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
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
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