Students working with any modalities of imaging technique are encouraged to apply for this competition. Research students from Chapman using facilities outside are highly encouraged to apply.
»Scientific Image Competition
The High-Resolution Imaging Facility (HRIF) of Schmid College is hosting an Image Competition under the theme “Science Through Lenses”. This is a great opportunity for undergraduate research students from across the disciplines to showcase their understanding and ability to capture challenging and insightful information. Students are encouraged to use advanced software to process and create an artistic expression of their image. The image could be a combination of science and art to tell a breath-taking and engaging story. The image should be accompanied with details of the sample, sample preparation, method used and anything that is needed to recreate the same.
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ELIGIBILITY
This Image Competition is open only to any Chapman undergrad research student who
is using High-Resolution Imaging Facility as part of his/her research. A student can
submit his/her entry captured using facilities outside of Chapman is the research
supervisor is part of a collaborative research project.
TIMING
Student needs to work on their research project during Fall 2021 to Spring 2022. The
winners will be declared during Schmid Senior Awards Banquet.
GUIDELINES AND RESTRICTIONS
- Student should have the right and authority for the submission and must be approved by the faculty mentor.
- Images must be submitted in .jpeg, .png, .psd, or.tiff format.
- Students are encouraged to use advanced software (HRIF does not suggest or provide any specific software) to process their image to give an artistic view.
- Images should be submitted with the highest quality with regard to file size, bit depth, and resolution.
- Images do not need to be taken using the instruments under HRIF.
- Images must be taken by the Chapman student.
- Images must be approved by faculty mentor.
- Selected images could be used by HRIF to showcase students’ work.
WINNER DETERMINATION
After the Competition Entry Period, a panel of qualified judges from Schmid College will select students from among all eligible submissions based on the following criteria (“Judging Criteria”):
- Creativity/Originality
- Informational Content
- Technical Proficiency
- Artistic and Visual Impact
HOW TO ENTER
Complete the Competition entry form below.
Upload up to three (3) photomicrographic digital images taken by the student.