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Using Software to Analyze fMRI Data and Potential Correlations to Cognitive or Behavioral Task Scores at UNC’s Neurocognition and Imaging Research Lab (NIRL) – with Zhuoyu Shi
Hi everyone! My name is Zhuoyu (Selina) Shi, and I am a junior double-majoring in psychology and computer science with a minor in...
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Sep 7, 20223 min read
Researching Risk for Psychosis in Adolescents at the UNC Neurocognition and Imaging Research Lab (NIRL) – with Sree Gogineni
Hello everyone! My name is Sree Gogineni and I am currently a junior majoring in neuroscience with minors in medical anthropology and...
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Apr 28, 20222 min read
Exploring the Relationship Between Childhood Trauma and Eating Expectancies at UNC CEED – with Alexis Dumain
Hi! My name is Alexis Dumain, and I am a junior at UNC-Chapel Hill, double-majoring in psychology and creative writing. While at UNC, I...
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Apr 20, 20223 min read
Gaining Clinical Experience at Lepage Associates – with Caroline Vincent
Hello everyone, my name is Caroline Vincent, and I am a senior majoring in psychology and minoring in neuroscience. I am from...
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Apr 20, 20222 min read
Providing Affordable Treatment to the Triangle at the UNC Psychology and Neuroscience Department Community Clinic - with Jessica Ndukwe
My name is Jessica Ndukwe, I’m a sophomore majoring in psychology and minoring in French. Since the spring semester of my freshman year,...
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Apr 7, 20223 min read
Studying the Effects of Prenatal Substance Exposure on Baby Brain Development at UNC Mother Infant Research Studies - with Maria Phelps
Hi everyone, my name is Maria Phelps and I am a senior from Clarksburg, Maryland. I’ll be graduating this May with a Bachelor of Science...
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Apr 7, 20223 min read
Exploring Clinical Interests at 3-C Family Services – with Jennifer Persia
My name is Jennifer Persia and I am a junior majoring in psychology and minoring in neuroscience and modern Hebrew. I became involved...
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Mar 30, 20224 min read
Individualized Patient Treatments and Services at KKJ Forensic and Psychological Services – with Alyssa Choate
My name is Alyssa Choate and I am a first-generation college student at UNC-Chapel Hill from Charlotte, North Carolina. I am pursuing a...
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Mar 24, 20223 min read
Analyzing White and Gray Matter and their Relationship to Neuropsychiatric Disorders at EBDS – with Courtney Pfister
Hello everyone! My name is Courtney Pfister, and I am a senior from Waxhaw, North Carolina, majoring in both neuroscience and Asian...
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Mar 9, 20223 min read
Developing a Novel Non-Invasive Brain-Machine Interface at Teledyne Scientific – with Ben Rees
Hi everyone! My name is Ben Rees, and I am a senior from Los Alamos, New Mexico, majoring in neuroscience and minoring in chemistry and...
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Feb 25, 20224 min read
Clinical Counseling at the UNC Tobacco Treatment Program – with Alice Novinte
My name is Alice Novinte and I am a senior majoring in psychology. In addition to being a Gil intern, I also work at the UNC Center for...
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Feb 16, 20222 min read
Researching Pregnancy and Substance Use Disorders at UNC Mother Infant Research Studies – with Selma Sabra
Hello everyone! My name is Selma Sabra. I am a senior and I am from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I will be graduating in the Spring of 2022...
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Nov 11, 20213 min read
Analyzing Resilience and Transition Readiness at UNC TEACCH – with Trieu-Vi Khuu
Hello! My name is Trieu-Vi Khuu, and I am a junior from Apex, North Carolina majoring in biology and psychology (B.S.) with a minor in...
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Nov 3, 20213 min read
Exploring the Relationship Between Trauma and Eating Disorders at UNC-CEED – with Savannah McCabe
Hi! My name is Savannah McCabe and I will be graduating from UNC in the Spring of 2022 with a degree in psychology and English, and a...
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Nov 3, 20213 min read
Delivering Smarter Technology at Lenovo – with Tianxiu Li
Hello! I’m Tianxiu Li, an international student from Beijing, China. I’m currently a senior double majoring in Biology and Psychology...
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Oct 20, 20213 min read
Exploring Clinical Psychology at Lepage Associates – with August Wei
Hey! My name is August Wei (he/him) and I’m a senior from Charlotte, North Carolina graduating in December 2021 with a degree in...
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Oct 14, 20213 min read
Striving to Find a Physiological Indicator of Autism Risk at NIRAL – with Elias Mohammad
Hello! My name is Elias Mohammad and I am a junior from Wake Forest, NC. I am currently pursuing a B.S. in both Neuroscience and Exercise...
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Oct 11, 20214 min read
Lifting the Veil on Mental Health at KKJ Forensic & Psychological Services – with Luke Nguyen
Hello UNC and Beyond, my name is Luke Nguyen and I am currently a senior psychology major at UNC. From the moment I got my acceptance...
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Oct 7, 20214 min read
Developing Perinatal Mental Health Resources at NC MATTERS – with Caitlin Nygren
Hi all! My name is Caitlin Nygren, I’m a senior from Chicago, Illinois, pursuing a major in Psychology (B.S.) and minors in Chemistry,...
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Sep 27, 20213 min read
An Inside Look at Mental Healthcare in Our Community: AHB Center for Behavioral Health and Wellness - with Hayden Loeb
Hello to all! My name is Hayden Loeb and I am a senior, homegrown in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. I am currently pursuing my B.S. in...
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Sep 15, 20213 min read
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