Science Photo Contest

Science Photo Contest

Saint Mary's students, faculty, staff and alumni are encouraged to enter up to three original photographs from one or more of the following categories. Winning photos will be cropped square: 

Science at Work: Photos that demonstrate participation in science (think experiments and fieldwork)

Scientific Visualization: Photos that illustrate a scientific concept, including computer- or microscope-generated images. Course work is welcome!

Nature/Natural: Photos of everyday situations or environments that demonstrate a scientific concept or subject. Science is everywhere!

Storytelling: (New for 2023) Using a series of photos, tell a story about the scientific method, or show an experiment, scientific principle or process. The photos must be able to fit into a square format. 


How to Enter

  1. Read the detailed instructions on the 2023 Science Photo Contest Submission Form (PDF)
  2. Email your completed form and high-resolution photo(s) to sciencecontest@smu.ca by Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 5 pm AT.

View the gallery of past winning photographs from past years. 

Good luck! 

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Saint Mary's University
923 Robie Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3C3

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