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Researching the Relationship Between Head Circumference and Autism at UNC NIRAL – with Jade Jones

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Jun 103 min read

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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Piloting an Executive Function and Decision Making Study at the UNC NIRL – with Emma Chow

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May 33 min read

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...

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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

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Apr 93 min read

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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Exploring the Development of Attention Disorders at UNC Early Brain Development Studies – with Gretchen Davis

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Apr 33 min read

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...

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Seeing Lectures Translate into Real Life at 3-C Family Services – with Stevie Levite

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Mar 84 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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Conversation & Healing: The Psychological Impact of Word Choice & Narrative on Those Facing Terminal Illness at the Duke Pain Prevention & Treatment Lab – with Adunoluwa Akinola

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Feb 284 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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From Chopping Broccoli to Organizing and Updating Psychological Resources…A Dream Fulfilled at the UNC Community Clinic – with Richie Gray

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Feb 155 min read

From Chopping Broccoli to Organizing and Updating Psychological Resources…A Dream Fulfilled at the UNC Community Clinic – with Richie Gray

Hello! My name is Richie Gray, and I am a senior at UNC-Chapel Hill where I am majoring in psychology (B.S.) and minoring in neuroscience...

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Utilizing Computer Science to Understand Schizophrenia Predictors at UNC Neurocognition and Imaging Research Lab – with Luke Engel

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Jan 104 min read

Utilizing Computer Science to Understand Schizophrenia Predictors at UNC Neurocognition and Imaging Research Lab – with Luke Engel

In the unlikely tale of a high school dropout turned neuroscience enthusiast, my journey from sidelined dreams to delving into the...

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Developing a Pharmacological Tool to Treat Substance Use Disorders at RTI International – with Elizabeth Banyas

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Dec 18, 20234 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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Organizing and Updating Psychological Resources at UNC Community Clinic – with Yinuo Liu

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Dec 11, 20233 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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What’s Behind the Closed Door: A Look into Private Practice at 3-C Family Services – with Kayal Udaiyar

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Nov 28, 20235 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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Analyzing MRI Images to Understand Early Postnatal Brain Development and Autism Likelihood at UNC NIRAL – with Megan Gerlach

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Nov 14, 20233 min read

Analyzing MRI Images to Understand Early Postnatal Brain Development and Autism Likelihood at UNC NIRAL – with Megan Gerlach

Hello! My name is Megan Gerlach. I am a junior from Cary, North Carolina majoring in neuroscience and double minoring in chemistry and...

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Creating Better Health Outcomes for Couples with Cancer at the Duke Pain Prevention and Management Lab – with Carson St. Denis

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Nov 10, 20234 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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Expanding Access to Quality In-Home Care for Elders at CareYaya – with Carson Swain

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Nov 6, 20235 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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Addressing the Psychological Needs of Prisoners at the NC Department of Adult Corrections – with Reese Gray

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Oct 23, 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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Combining Passions to Improve Health Outcomes at NC Maternal Mental Health MATTERS – with Stephanie Forlemu

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Oct 9, 20235 min read

Combining Passions to Improve Health Outcomes at NC Maternal Mental Health MATTERS – with Stephanie Forlemu

Hello everyone! My name is Stephanie Forlemu, and I am a senior neuroscience major, with a minor in women’s and gender studies. And,...

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Testing a New Neurostimulation Treatment for Depression at Pulvinar Neuro – with Christian Sodano

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Sep 25, 20233 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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Discovering New Pathways at the UNC Early Brain Development Study – with Camila Vallebona

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Sep 18, 20237 min read

Discovering New Pathways at the UNC Early Brain Development Study – with Camila Vallebona

Hello everyone! My name is Camila Vallebona. I come from a country where “neuroscience” and “research” are meaningless words – words that...

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

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May 19, 20233 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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Applying Industrial-Organizational Psychology to Start-up Care Innovations at CareYaya – with Natalie Tuinstra

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May 5, 20234 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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