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Not everyone can say that they are on a first-name basis with a red panda at ZooATL. Designer Becky Scheel can. After 9+ years of working as a graphic designer at the zoo (and having tons of one-on-one time with the animals), Scheel moved on to the Master’s program in Digital Media at Georgia Tech to expand her design and programming skills.

While her design background is impressive, her special interest in the environment and wildlife conservation led to a thesis on orangutans and animal-computer interaction, setting her apart from the rest. Her big, creative ideas can translate to any work environment, including data visualization and UX.

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