Sabrina Viloria Medina, MScBMC Class of ‘27
Sabrina Viloria Medina is named 2026 Best in Spring Critique-Year I for her submitted body of work, as selected by faculty and peers.
One of the pieces from Sabrina's gallery is Journey to the Sea. She created this two-page information graphic for the course MSC2023H Information Visualization taught by Dr. Jodie Jenkinson.
Journey to the Sea, information graphic by Sabrina Viloria Medina, MScBMC ‘27
Journey to the Sea depicts the trek that sea turtle hatchlings make from their nests to the ocean. Sabrina's research informs a detailed visualization of their environment and the many perils the hatchlings face along the way. "My hope is to raise awareness of the obstacles this endangered reptile must overcome, and to encourage further education and conservation efforts around them," says the first-year graduate student.
Jenkinson says that the piece clearly illustrates a complex scenario. "We have so many variables at play that can impact the success or failure of these hatchlings--from the time of day they hatch, to predators, litter, fishing nets and climate change. What makes this graphic successful is its clear communication of these threats. From a design perspective, the information hierarchy is well established allowing viewers to understand the content without difficulty," says Jenkinson. "It is also beautifully illustrated."
Sabrina is currently compiling research for her master's project and preparing for her summer internship with TVASurg where she will continue to develop her skills in translating complex science into accessible visual narratives.
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Web sites referenced
Sabrina Viloria Medina’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrina-viloria/
Jodie Jenkinon's profile: https://bmc.med.utoronto.ca/faculty-staff/#jenkinson