Art of Research competition conveys research through imagery

The Art of Research competition celebrating the work of UB graduate students and postdoctoral scholars through a showcase of original images will be on view to the public from 6-8 p.m. April 16 at the Buffalo Museum of Science.

“By highlighting the work of our graduate students and postdoctoral scholars through visually captivating images and engaging captions, the Art of Research competition not only celebrates their achievements but also inspires others to pursue innovative solutions to pressing challenges,” says Graham Hammill, vice provost for academic affairs and dean of the Graduate School.

The competition features 102 images submitted by graduate students and postdocs from across the disciplines. Submissions include photographs, illustrations, visualizations and renderings of anything produced during the course of the scientific process. Entries are judged on their creativity, aesthetic appeal, how well the image demonstrates or reflects the research, the caption and overall artistic and visual impact.

There will be a total of 10 winners:

• Grand Prize: $1,000.
• Judge’s Choice (eight available): $500 each.
• People’s Choice: $500.

The finalists’ artwork will be printed and displayed at the event; the work of the non-finalists can be viewed on TV screens that will be placed at each corner of the room. The People’s Choice winner will be determined by a vote of those attending. All winning images will be added to the competition website after the event.

Earlier that day, high school students from the Buffalo Public Schools will take a field trip to the museum to explore the Art of Research display, as well as attend a presentation from Undergraduate Admissions. There will also be tables from various UB programs, including the Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) and the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

To learn more, visit the Art of Research competition website.