Nature has always astounded those who study it scientifically, with the complex yet elegantly simple beauty of its designs. The image that one sees—whether looking through a microscope into a single cell or peering through a telescope at a vast galaxy—is sometimes as aesthetically pleasing as a Monet or a Rembrandt. The goal of the Art of Science Competition is to explore and illuminate the aesthetic beauty that results when science, art, and technology intersect.
People's Choice Poll
Vote for your favorite submission! Voting will be open to anyone in the University of Rochester community and will be limited to one person, one vote. The poll will open after the submission period has ended.
2023 Call for Entries
The 2023 competition will give consideration to the artistic representation of science, technology, engineering, math, and sustainable themes. Entries with a focus on creativity and uniqueness will be favorably considered.
Eligibility
- Photographs, illustrations, visualizations, renderings, and posters are welcome.
- Entries must connect to the theme of STEM.
- Entries must be high resolution images (300 dpi) in JPEG format and at least 3,000 pixels wide on the longest edge.
Prizes
Students only:
- First place—$1000
- Second place—$500
- Third place—$250
Student, faculty, and staff:
- People's Choice: $250
Winning entries will be permanently displayed in the Carlson Library.
Dates and Deadlines
The deadline for submissions is March 19, 2023.
How to Submit
Use our online submission form to enter. Entries must be high resolution images (300 dpi) in JPEG format and at least 3,000 pixels wide on the longest edge.
Submissions will be accepted from January 1 through March 19, 2023.
Note: All entries, once submitted, are final and cannot be edited. Contest coordinators reserve the option to remove submissions deemed inappropriate. One entry per person.
Questions
Contact Michelle Dunn and the Art of Science team at artofsciencecontest@gmail.com.
