Sarah Nesbitt is a LEO Lecturer IV at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, specializing in Applied Art and Art History. Her research interests encompass Art History, Contemporary Art, Critical Literacy, Historiography, and the aesthetics of media and popular culture. She has delved into the themes of art forgeries, plagiarism, memory, and censorship, investigating how these elements shape our understanding of history through photography and other media. Nesbitt challenges traditional narratives by exploring how artistic manipulation can alter perceptions of reality and history. Her creative work utilizes both print and digital media, including video, installation, and augmented reality, often employing the historic wet plate collodion process from the 1850s to investigate the active engagement of art in representing history. Through her teaching and research, she seeks to foster a critical awareness of the complexities of interpreting historical narratives and the role of art in society.