The Advanced Light Microscopy Core (ALMC) is excited to announce its annual image contest, and we would love to have your entries!
To enter the contest:
- Images taken on any ALMC instrument are eligible.
- Write a short caption that describes the image you plan to submit. Please include:
- Your name
- Name of instrument used
- Name of your laboratory's principal investigator and department
- Submit caption and an electronic file of your image to almicroscopy@missouri.edu by April 4 (TIF file format is preferred).
Mizzou faculty, staff and students will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite image. A poster with this year's entries will be displayed on our website, the second floor of Memorial Union North and in McQuinn Atrium, Bond Life Sciences Center, April 14-17.
The People's Choice Award winner will be announced at the Show Me Research Week Awards Ceremony, 2 p.m. April 17 in Stotler Lounge, Memorial Union North.
We look forward to your submissions!
P.S. The ALMC has held an image contest since 2001 to showcase the work of core users and generate broader interest in the core's capabilities. See winning images from previous years.
Mission statement
The ALMC is a shared resource for all types of light microscopy, including widefield, confocal, super-resolution and stereomicroscopy. The core provides access to state-of-the-art instruments, imaging technologies, services, training and expert consultation supporting the educational and research missions of the University of Missouri. The core is open to the entire University of Missouri community as well as to researchers from other academic institutions and companies in the area.
Scheduling
We are open 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and closed on university holidays.
Our calendar provides an easy way to view available time slots. To make an appointment, please check for instrument availability on the calendars listed then call 882-4895 to make a reservation for the time and instrument you wish to use.