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The 2025 VI4 Artist-in-Residence (AiR) Program will continue its mission of bridging art and science through a 10-week, skill-building initiative that empowers undergraduate artists to visually communicate pressing infectious disease topics. Expanding on its history of impact, this year’s program emphasizes cognitive flexibility, data-driven storytelling, and public engagement. Students will collaborate with scientists and journal editors to interpret high-impact research through dynamic visual narratives, addressing topics such as vaccine development and antibiotic resistance. By integrating generative AI and data science tools, participants will develop computational literacy alongside artistic techniques, enhancing their ability to translate complex scientific data into compelling, accessible visuals. Through a mix of workshops, mentorship, and outreach—including feedback from high school students—the program cultivates a new generation of visual science communicators prepared to tackle global health challenges.