About

Hi! I'm Susie.
As a scientific visual communicator, I combine visual storytelling, accessible design, and research-based accuracy to create engaging visuals for scientific education and marketing.
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My passion for scientific visualization began with sketching California’s plant and wildlife, sparking an interest in how visuals can enhance learning complex subjects. I pursued this at California State University Long Beach, where I built a strong foundation in technical illustration, animation, and 3D modeling. While earning my Master of Science in Biomedical Visualization at University of Illinois at Chicago, I explored how to utilize multimedia to create dynamic, interactive visualizations that engage viewers in a more immersive learning experience.
Across my work in healthcare, academia, energy research, and technology, I've designed and produced research figures, 2D animations, 3D visualizations, branding materials, and stakeholder presentations. I thrive on the collaborative creative process and enjoy the problem-solving involved in scientific visual communication, whether it's learning something new for a complex project or developing new technical skills to deliver the best result.
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If you’re interested in working together on a project, I’d love to hear from you! Feel free to reach out at susiehammons4@gmail.com.
Work Experience
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Graphic artist, Idaho National Laboratory, 2025 - present
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Independent contractor, 2019 - present
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Multimedia artist/ E-Learning visual development, UI Health/University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), 2024 - 2025
- Content and visual development, BRIDGES Grant, Department of Nursing, UIC, 2023 - 2025
Education
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M.S. Biomedical Visualization, University of Illinois Chicago, 2024
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B.A. Studio Arts, Certificate in Biomedical Illustration Prep, California State University Long Beach, 2021
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A.A. Studio Arts, A.S. Mathematics/Biological Sciences, Las Positas Community College, 2018