You may have seen some fresh new faces around the refuge complex recently. We have been fortunate to get students funded through two Federal programs to assist the staff and volunteers.
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Zac Gohsman is a STEP (Student Temporary Employment Program) intern for the visitors services program at the Savannah Coastal Refuge Complex visitors center. He earned a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences from Armstrong Atlantic State University in May 2009 and is currently working on a second bachelor's degree, in molecular biology, while pursuing admission into medical school. He assists the visitors services staff with the daily operations of the visitors center which include: developing various information databases, researching purchases, distributing information to the public, assisting with environmental educational programs and the operation of The Gator Hole.
He also assists the refuge biologist with invasive species eradication programs. He aspires to one day become a practicing physician, specializing in pediatric endocrinology.
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Christine Fox is a Student Conservation Association intern working with the Savannah Coastal Refuge Complex's visitor services program. She began in May and will be working with us till the beginning of August. She is currently working on her master's degree at the University of Georgia in Environmental Education and plans to graduate in May 2012. She has her undergraduate degree in English from the University of Georgia.
Her current projects include refuge rack cards, junior ranger activity booklets for Harris Neck NWR, and development of environmental education programs. Christine enjoys the outdoors, horseback riding, tennis, reading, and traveling in her free time. She aspires to be a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service visitor services employee upon graduation.
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