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Microbiology
Microbiology Photography Competition
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Win an Android Tablet in the 2013 Fluka® Microbiology Photo Competition
This photography competition is sponsored by Sigma- Aldrich with the aim of encouraging microbiologists to promote some aspect of their work or their field of research. The best photographic entries with the best description of the photograph’s subject will win prizes such as an Android Tablet , MP3 player, a USB flashdrive, a laser pointer, and a mini Swiss army knife.
The winning images will be published in Microbiology Focus and the best one will have the distinction of being featured on the cover.
Rules of the Competition and Conditions of Entry:
- The competition is open to all residents worldwide.
- Entries should illustrate any microorganisms (living or dead) or a microbiologist in action at work.
- Picture size should be at least 400 dpi and 90 x 120 mm (max 5 MB). The file format must be in jpg, tiff or pdf.
- The entries will be judged on:
- clarity of presentation
- composition
- illumination and contrast
- congruency of subject matter and title of photograph
- scientific interest and relevance
- originality
- Winning entries will be retained by Sigma-Aldrich, who will have sole rights of publication, reproduction and display.
- Closing date for contest entries will be August 15th, 2013.
- Entries received after the closing date will not be considered. Entries received incomplete, illegible, mutilated, altered or not complying exactly with the instructions and theme may be disqualified.
- Decisions of the judges in all matters affecting the competition will be final and legally binding.
The competition will be judged by:
Dr. Lars Fieseler Zurich University of Applied Sciences - ZHAW
Supervisor, Department Microbiology
Prof. Mohammad Manafi, Medical University of Vienna,
Head of Department for Food Hygiene
Jvo Siegrist, Sigma-Aldrich
Product Manager, Microbiology
Method of Entry:
There is no entry fee, but the entry form below must be completed for each entry (a maximum of two entries may be entered)
Upon completion of the form, you will be given the opportunity to submit an image for the contest via email.
If you have questions, please contact: ivo.siegrist@sial.com
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