Two students from the Life Sciences and Pre-Medical Illustration program at Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University recently had their classwork elevated to a global stage at prestigious annual events hosted by the Association of Medical Illustrators and the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators.
Current student Sophia Forystek and 2023 graduate Katie Lee both had pieces displayed in the 2023 AMI Salon, while Forystek also had a piece accepted into the juried 2023 GNSI Member’s Exhibit.
Both events feature some of the best work being created by practicing visual science communicators today. And while submissions are solicited from both student and professional members, it’s rare for undergraduate student work to make the cut.
Life Sciences and Pre-Medical Illustration Program Chair Kevin Brennan sees the professionally oriented nature of the program reflected in his students’ success.
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