AIBS: Enter the 10th Annual Faces of Biology Photo Contest

/ August 23, 2020

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.

“Telling the story of science can often be enhanced through imagery.  A great picture can educate and inspire,” said Robert Gropp, Executive Director of AIBS.  “We have been working hard to help scientists strengthen their communication skills.  Part of this has always involved challenging individuals to think creatively about how to share their excitement for their science with new audiences.” 
Photo credit: Michelle Jewell

The 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 depicted research may occur outside, in a lab, with a natural history collection, on a computer, in a classroom, or elsewhere.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how science is being conducted in 2020.  You are invited to share how you are conducting your research in these unusual times.

The First Place Winner will have his/her winning photo featured on the cover of BioScience, and will receive $250 and a one year 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 subscription to BioScience.

The winning photo from the 2019 contest was featured on the cover of the April 2020 issue of BioScience.

Submissions must be received by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 30, 2020.

For more information or to enter the contest, visit http://www.aibs.org/public-programs/photocontest.html.