Shining the Light on Science Photography Competition

For National Science Week, AIMS has teamed up with CityLibraries Townsville, Townsville State High School, Women in Science Australia, and National Science Week to create a science focused photography competition.

The aim of the competition is to highlight science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the Townsville community; to draw focus to the rich and diverse natural environment in the area; and to promote people and stories involved in these areas.

There are three categories:  

1. Science in our community. Shine the light on Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) in our Townsville community and showcase the science that is all around us. This category needs to highlight the Townsville Region and the location must be included in the caption. Junior Category (ages up to 17 years) and Adult Category (ages 18+ years)
2. Women in Science. Highlighting women who are involved in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in Townsville. Females make up half the population, however contribute only 30% of the scientific workforce. We need to shine the light on the importance of Women in Science and the excellent skill set that women contribute to Science. The category may include photographs from any location in Australia. Category open to all ages.
3. International Year of Light. Light plays a vital role in our daily lives and has revolutionised medicine, opened up international communication via the Internet, and continues to link cultural, economic and political aspects of our global society. The category may include photographs from any location in Australia. Category open to all ages.

The winning photo from each category, and the winner of the People’s Choice (photo with the most public votes via the online competition page) will receive a $200 gift voucher to Garrick’s Camera House (Domain Central). Runner-up prizes in each category will win a $50 printing voucher courtesy of Garrick’s Camera House.

You can enter online here. Make sure to read the Terms and Conditions before entering.

Entries close 12 noon Thursday 20th August 2015.