Christa May

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Spring 2026 Intern, Mammalogy and Ornithology
Fall 2023 Intern, Invertebrates

Major: Biology B.S. and Ecology B.S.

Anticipated Year of Graduation: Spring 2026

What collections are you working with: Mammalogy and Ornithology

Who is your staff/faculty mentor: Nicole Pontzer

What are your interests (academic & otherwise): Conservation, keystone species, teaching (especially with children), cooking, sewing, and reading!

What are you doing with your collection during your internship: I am processing donated specimens, preparing both research skins and skeletal displays.

What made you want to do an internship with GMNH: I have been a part of GMNH for 3 years, and as I wrap up my time here at UGA, I wanted to end where I started: an intern at the GMNH.