Art of Science 2025

The Art of Science competition celebrates the aesthetics of research and explores the interconnected nature of science and art. An in-person exhibition showcasing the best submissions will take place on May 16th, 2025 in Huang foyer from 4-7PM. All members of the Stanford community are invited to submit, and multiple submissions are allowed.

Each submission must contain some scientific component, whether it be in the artwork or description. However, the focus of this competition is art, and thus the aesthetic rather than scientific quality of the image is key. Creativity and uniqueness will be considered favorably. Images produced in the process of performing research, such as photographs, micrographs, and simulation results, along with art inspired by science are gladly accepted. Monetary prizes will be awarded to to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners selected by the judges as well as a community favorite selected by exhibit attendees.

For more information about the 14th annual Art of Science competition, organized by the Stanford Materials Research Society (MRS), please email Linh Vu at lvu@stanford.edu.

Please provide the following information to submit your entry to the competition. The submission deadline is EXTENDED to Friday, April 25th, 2025 at 11:59PM PST.

Your name:*

First NameLast Name

Pronouns:

Email:*

myname@example.com

Title of work:*

Artist(s):*

Affiliation(s): e.g. "Dept. of Materials Science"*

Description (to be displayed with art during exhibition, 200 words max):*

0/200

Please use the upload option below to submit a digital image that best describes your artwork, whether your artwork is a sculpture or a painting.

Please name the file with your full name (e.g. "JohnDoe.png").

Please select a high resolution file. This image is used for printing (to display) and/or for judging (to select the finalists). Therefore, a high quality file is critical.

If your image is too large, or if your artwork is a video, please send link to Linh Vu via email (lvu@stanford.edu). You should still submit this form, and repeat at least "Title of work" and "Artist(s)" in the email.

Image upload:

Upload a File

Medium: Please indicate the medium of your piece (e.g. "painting", "digital simulation visualization", "micrograph", "sculpture", etc.). For any additional explanation needed to describe your piece, please contact Linh Vu at lvu@stanford.edu.

We ask that you agree to the following statement:

"I affirm that I am the creator of the work described above, and that I possess full copyright ownership, or that I am one of several creators and that I am acting with the consent of the others. I grant the Art of Science organizers permission to display the work in the Art of Science exhibition and online gallery, and to use it for other promotional purposes related to the contest. Additionally, I grant the Art of Science organizers permission to put my submission on rotating display in the Materials Science and Engineering Department.

I agree

If you are selected as a finalist, would you consent to display your work at the Terman Engineering Library for a set amount of time?

I consent to show my work at Terman Engineering LibraryDo not show my work

How did you hear about the Art of Science? Please include the email listserv.*

Thank you very much for your submission😁! Regardless of the results, MRS would love to have you visit the Exhibition happening on May 16th (4-7PM) at Huang Foyer.