Nikon’s Small World Photomicrography Competition
Small World is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. For over 30 years, Nikon has rewarded the world's best photomicrographers who make critically important scientific contributions to life sciences, bio-research and materials science.
Deadline for Entries:
April
30, 2009
Small World on ABC World News
On May 21st, 2008, ABC News featured Small World in a segment hosted by Charles Gibson and reported by Ned Potter. To view the story, click here.
Mouse Embryo Captures Top Honors in the 2007 Competition
The winning image was captured by Gloria Kwon, a researcher at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Institute, using widefield microscopy and red and green fluorescence. For a look at all of the 2007 winners, click here.
Image of a crystallized solgel chemical wins 2007 Small World Popular Vote Contest
It was an image resembling a fine stained-glass window that won the hearts of voters in the first-ever Small World Popular Vote Competition. For more information on this image, click here.
Philadelphia Area School Kids Rate Their Favorite Small World Images
Nikon and the Wistar Institute invited Philadelphia area school kids to choose their favorite Small World images from this year’s winners. To see which ones they rated highest, click here.
Image of the Day
August 28, 2008
Nervous system of a live Xenopus tadpole (10X)
Honorable Mention, 2004
Small World On Tour!
The twenty winning Small World photomicrographs are currently on display at a number of museums across the United States (with two stops in Canada).
For the detailed museum schedule, click here.
The 2008 Small World Wall Calendar
The Nikon Small World 2008 Calendar is printed in full color on 8.5 x 11 semi-gloss paper and spiral bound for mounting on the wall. It features the stunning images taken by the winners of this years’ competition.
For more information and to purchase the calendar, click here.
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