MELVILLE, N.Y., May 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nikon Instruments Inc. today announced the judging panel for the 2018 Nikon Small World photomicrography and Small World in Motion video competitions, which will be held on June 5-7 at the Marine Biological Lab in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
Joseph Fetcho, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior at Cornell University and Tristan Ursell, Ph.D., assistance professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Oregon will be joined by CNN International broadcast journalist Adam Dunnakey and Quartz senior video producer Jacob Templin to review and select the 2018 winning images and videos. Submissions are evaluated on originality, informational content, technical proficiency and visual impact.
Marking its 44th year, the Nikon Small World competition is widely regarded as the leading forum to recognize proficiency and photographic excellence in photomicrography. Each year Nikon honors the Top 20 photography winners and Top 5 video winners, along with additional Honorable Mentions and Images of Distinction for their mastery and creativity in capturing the beauty and mystery of science under the microscope. Over the years the competition has featured awe-inspiring images of chemistry and the life sciences, ranging from keratin proteins within human skin cells to mold on a tomato.
Nikon Small World strives to bring science to a visual level that both experts and non-experts alike can appreciate and understand. The ability of the competition to bring science to a mass audience relies on both the talent of the entrants and expertise of the panel of judges. The judges this year include:
“As the competition continues to grow, we are proud to host expert judges that are respected within their communities and share our mission of bringing together science and art in a way that inspires and educates the general public,” said Eric Flem, Communications Manager, Nikon Instruments. “We are pleased to once again bring together an impressive judging panel this year that can speak to the scientific significance and artistic storytelling of each image and video entry.”
The Nikon Small World in Motion video winners will be announced in September, and winners of the Small World photomicrography competition will be released in October.
For additional information, please visit www.nikonsmallworld.com. To get an inside look at the judging process and experience, follow the hashtag #NikonSmallWorld and conversation on Facebook, Twitter (@NikonSmallWorld) and Instagram (@nikoninstruments).
About Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition
The Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition is open to anyone with an interest in photography or video. Participants may upload digital images and videos directly at www.nikonsmallworld.com. For additional information, contact Nikon Small World, Nikon Instruments Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 11747, USA or phone (631) 547-8569. Entry forms for Nikon’s 2019 Small World and Small World in Motion Competitions are available at www.nikonsmallworld.com.
About Nikon Instruments Inc.
Nikon Instruments Inc. is a world leader in the development and manufacture of optical and digital imaging technology for biomedical applications. Nikon provides complete optical systems that offer optimal versatility, performance and productivity. Cutting-edge instruments include microscopes, digital imaging products and software. Nikon Instruments is one of the microscopy and digital imaging arms of Nikon Inc., the world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology. For more information, visit www.nikoninstruments.com. Product-related inquiries may be directed to Nikon Instruments at 800-52-NIKON.
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