Sam F. Welwood is a PhD student and research assistant at the University of Texas-Dallas, where she studies art, technology, and emerging communication. She has over five years of experience as a graphic designer, art director, and educator, working with various clients and organizations across different media and platforms.Her industry skills include graphics, Adobe Photoshop, data analysis, identity design, brand management, and UX/UI design. Her academic interests focus on the intersections of identity, eugenics, and the disabled body, and how they are represented and challenged in critical design histories. She aims to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practice in her field, and to inspire and empower the next generation of designers and scholars.