Alison Ambrosio

With a robust background in both the arts and sciences, I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to the mission of delivering scientific illustrations that captivate and inform.

Teacher Assistant                                                                                                                                      Rochester, NY 

    Rochester Institute of Technology-College of Art and Design GTA                 Fall 2022-Spring 2023 

• Created class projects instructional materials and prepared classroom displays prior to class to improve the undergraduate students' learning experience in Figure drawing and Sculpture courses.
• Increased students’ drawing and sculpture development speed by providing one-on-one feedback and explaining drawing and sculptural techniques to students.

     Rochester Institute of Technology- College of Health, Sciences,  and Technology                Fall 2023

• Tutored undergraduate and graduate students in 3-D Modeling Software (Autodesk Maya and Mud box), to increase software proficiency, development speed, and quality of work.
• Created and recorded video tutorials to make Maya and Mudbox models and animations.

Artist on Residence                                                                                                         Gran Manan. NB, CA 

    Artist on Bowdoin Scientific Station on Kent Island                                                         Summer 2022

• Painted and drew a series of graphite drawings, gouache paints and a children’s book with the goal of helping the public understand more about Kent Island’s natural surroundings and scientific research happening there.

Biomedical Research                                                                                                                                  Brunswick, ME 

     Bowdoin College Biology Department Researcher                                 Summer 2019 & Summer 2021 

• Investigated in collaboration with Professor William Jackman on the role of Talarozole in tooth development and its relationship with RA cell signaling on zebrafish. 
• Developed and performed experiments involving the use of stains, chemical exposures, use of different genetic zebrafish lines, and in situ hybridization. 
• Research funded by INBRE- NIH, National institute of Health (2019) & Life Sciences Fellowship (2021) to continue research stated previously.  

     Rochester Institute of Technology                                                                                              Rochester, NY

     M.F.A. Medical Illustration                                                                                            2022-23    

 Relevant Coursework: Gross Human Anatomy, Surgical Illustration, Computer Applications on Medical Illustration, Medical Pathophysiology, Anatomic Studies, Human Immunology, 3D Modeling Biomed Forms.                                                  

     Bowdoin College                                                                                                                       Brunswick, ME 

      B.A. Visual Arts & B.A. Biology                                                                                        May 2022   

     Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)                                                                                     Providence, RI

      Division of Continuing Education, Experimental Painting                                    Summer 2020