Enter the Faces of Biology Photo Contest for your chance to win $250 and to have your photo appear on the cover of the journal
BioScience.
The competition, sponsored by the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS), recognizes scientists who use imagery to communicate aspects of biological research to the public and policymakers.
“Although most people view science as important and value its contributions to society, it has long been the case that most people are stymied when asked to name a scientist or describe the nature of work done by scientists. We want to change this,” said Robert Gropp, Executive Director of AIBS. “This photo contest has been effective in inspiring scientists, educators, and students to explore how they can communicate their work to new audiences.”
Photo credit: Christopher BrownThe theme of the contest is “Faces of Biology.” Photographs entered into the competition must depict a person, such as a scientist, technician, or student, engaging in biological research. The research may occur outside, in a lab, at a natural history collection, at a field station, on a computer, in a classroom, or anywhere else research is done.
The First Place Winner will have his/her winning photo featured on the cover of
BioScience, and will receive $250 and a one year membership in AIBS, including a subscription to
BioScience. The Second and Third Place Winners will have his/her winning photo printed inside the journal, and will receive a one year membership in AIBS, including a subscription to
BioScience.
The winning photo from the 2018 contest will be featured on the cover of the May 2019 issue of
BioScience.
Submissions must be received by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 30, 2019.
For more information or to enter the contest, visit
http://www.aibs.org/public-programs/photocontest.html.
