Zoom image: The challenge of crystal growing In mid-January, a team of judges gathered at UB on a snowy day to determine the results of the annual crystal growing contest. With over 160 entries across four categories, this year’s contest saw the most participants to date. See more photos  and information, including the winners! Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki The challenge of crystal growing In mid-January, a team of judges gathered at UB on a snowy day to determine the results of the annual crystal growing contest. With over 160 entries across four categories, this year’s contest saw the most participants to date. See more photos  and information, including the winners! Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

The challenge of crystal growing

In mid-January, a team of judges gathered on a snowy day at UB to determine the results of the annual U.S. Crystal Growing Competition, founded by UB chemistry professor Jason Benedict. With over 160 entries across four categories, this year’s contest saw the most participants to date. See more photos and information, including the winners! Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Published January 31, 2023