MELVILLE, N.Y., April 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continuing a history that has included some of the most prestigious names in science and scientific reporting, Nikon Instruments announced today the judges for the 2007 Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition. This year's judges again represent top industry experts and include:
-- Thomas Deerinck, research scientist, National Center for Microscopy and Imaging Research and the Center for Research on Biological Systems at the University of California, San Diego -- Nicole Dyer, senior editor, Popular Science -- John Hart, atmospheric and oceanic science professor, University of Colorado, Boulder -- Malcolm Ritter, science writer, Associated Press -- Daniel Sieberg, science and technology correspondent, CBS News
Founded in 1974, Nikon Small World rewards the world's best photomicrographers who make critically important scientific contributions to life sciences, bio-research and materials science, while showing an understanding of the beauty that can occur at the intersection of science and art. Since its inception, the competition has become the preeminent forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope and has received international recognition in both the science community and among art and photography lovers.
The Nikon Small World Competition closes on April 30th and judging will take place on May 10th. Winners will be announced this fall. For additional information, please visit www.nikonsmallworld.com.
ABOUT THE NIKON SMALL WORLD PHOTOMICROGRAPHY COMPETITION
The Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition is open to anyone with an interest in photography. Participants may submit their images in traditional 35mm format, or upload digital images directly at www.nikonsmallworld.com. The first and second of 20 prize winners will receive a selection of Nikon products and equipment worth $3,000 and $2,000 respectively. For additional information, contact Nikon Small World, Nikon Instruments Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 11747, USA or phone (631) 547-8569. Entry forms for Nikon's 2007 Small World Competition may also be downloaded from www.nikonsmallworld.com.
ABOUT NIKON INSTRUMENTS INC.
Nikon Instruments Inc., world leader in microscope and advance digital imaging technology, is committed to providing its customers with quality products for bioscience research and industrial applications; high-performance semiconductor wafer handling and inspection equipment, and advance high-speed, vision-based and optical measuring tools. For more information, visit the Nikon Web site at www.nikoninstruments.com. Product related inquiries can be directed to Nikon Instruments at 800-52-NIKON.
Nikon InstrumentsCONTACT: Beth Starkin, Peppercom, +1-212-931-6108, bstarkin@peppercom.com
