Betsy Skrip

Betsy Skrip brings artistic expertise to scientific communication as a Science Visualization Specialist at MIT's Center for Biomedical Innovation (CBI), where she serves as both Scientific Illustrator and Animator, as well as Course Illustrator and Art Director. Her strong academic background combines creative and scientific disciplines, with an MFA in Medical Illustration from Rochester Institute of Technology and a BS in Biology from The College of New Rochelle, which she earned with summa cum laude honors. Her work at MIT demonstrates the crucial intersection of art and science, creating visual content that helps communicate complex biomedical concepts and research findings. As a science visualization specialist, she contributes to making scientific information more accessible and understandable through her illustrations and animations, particularly in areas related to biomedical research and food supply chain analytics. Her expertise exemplifies the growing importance of scientific visualization in modern research communication, bridging the gap between complex scientific concepts and their clear visual representation.