November 10, 2026, Durham, NC – iRT welcomed Juezihan (Lucy) Wang to our team of researchers and creative professionals this fall. Wang joined iRT through the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s (UNC) Karen M. Gil Internship Program, which iRT has participated in for many years.

Wang grew up in Hangzhou, China, and Singapore, where she became interested in psychology after observing the stigma surrounding mental health in many Asian communities. This interest led her to pursue psychology-related projects in high school, as an undergraduate student, and as a research assistant working with Organizational Behavior (OB) professors at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. Now a senior at UNC majoring in psychology with double minors in statistics and music, Wang is applying her research experience to iRT’s projects as a research intern.

At iRT, Wang is working alongside researchers Drs. Katie Stump and Rebecca Stelter to support the development of a STEM mentor training program. iRT’s research and training development in STEM mentoring aims to help mentoring programs foster and sustain young people’s interest in STEM while preparing mentors to support their mentees in exploring future educational and career opportunities in STEM fields.

Reflecting on her experience, Wang shared, “This internship has given me a profound appreciation for how rigorous psychological research can be effectively translated into actionable tools that empower youth and communities.”

Looking ahead, Wang plans to apply to doctoral programs in Organizational Behavior for the 2027 admissions cycle and continue pursuing her passion for psychology and research after graduation.

iRT is thrilled to welcome Wang to our team and appreciates her valuable contributions to our mission of conducting and disseminating high-quality, innovative basic and applied research.