Olympus’ third annual Global Image of the Year Life Science Light Microscopy Award is now open for entries.
Each year, the competition recognises the best in life science imaging worldwide to inspire and showcase art through microscopy. Contestants may enter by uploading up to three images, with a description of the equipment used, at Olympus-LifeScience.com/IOTY. Winners will be selected by a jury and announced in April 2022.
Prizes include an Olympus SZX7 stereo microscope with a DP28 digital camera for the global winner and an Olympus CX23 upright microscope for the regional winners in Asia, Europe and the Americas.
The international jury includes experts from both science and the arts. All entries will be evaluated based on artistic and visual aspects, scientific impact and microscope proficiency.
Closing date for entries is 31 January 2022.