Participants registered for this event online, and a few participants reported on the spot. The event occurred in the biolab at Adamas University, Kolkata, India. Suggested themes for this event were microbiology, microbes, COVID-19, 75 years of the Microbiology Society, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), and 75 years of Indian Independence. Half of the participants were given pigment-producing bacteria, including Chromobacterium violaceum, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Serratia marcescens, to create their art on the nutrient agar plate. Another half was provided with Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, along with MacConkey and Eosin Methylene blue agar plates, to create their art. Participants were also given an inoculation loop, sterile toothpick, and sterile swabs to inoculate the strains on the agar surface. Inoculation was carried out in the laminar airflow to minimise contamination and reduce exposure to bacterial strains. Certificates were given to all participants at the end of the event. All agar art plates were displayed at the conference. {{widget:gallery:%7B%22auto%5Fslide%22%3A%221%22%2C%22gallery%22%3A%22EC67E27E%2DE118%2D4716%2DB0AEC5DB1443DB3A%2CEDB1B235%2DA718%2D4444%2DBAB63D99404CE7EB%2C00F28126%2D190E%2D4983%2D84FFAC44C6B2941A%2C042F7D08%2D596B%2D4401%2DBD0FFD8A865C43A6%2C4C9FE91C%2D06D9%2D4872%2D8D2313BB054242BA%2CCA1A84B1%2DCE52%2D4630%2D8EDFF572051B547C%2CF58F82D4%2DF838%2D472F%2D9B84CC8F56D01454%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22%22%2C%22slide%5Fspeed%22%3A%225000%22%7D:widget}} A presentation about the Microbiology Society and Society-supported events at Adamas University was given by the Society Champion, Arindam Mitra, at the Bionext 2022 conference. After the presentation, many participants showed interest in joining the Microbiology Society. More than 50 participants from Adamas University actively participated in the event. A few participants were also present from other Institutions like Gurudas College. The top three agar art plates, as judged by an external expert, were given prizes at the end of the conference. Feedback from the participants was also received. Most of the participants gave positive feedback regarding the event. Some comments and feedback provided by participants described this event as “the new art of learning science”, “a chance to be creative in the lab” and “to learn to work in a given amount of time”, “an opportunity to voice ideas, improving systems, policies, and procedures”, and one commented that the “learning process was excellent.” {{image:%7B%22asset%22%3A%22FE6213C6-C400-4FC8-ABCEDEA58D5434D0%22%2C%22alt_text%22%3A%22%22%2C%22alignment%22%3A%22auto%22%2C%22dimensions%22%3A%22600x450%22%2C%22quality%22%3A%22highestPerformance%22%2C%22spacing_top%22%3A%225%22%2C%22spacing_right%22%3A%225%22%2C%22spacing_bottom%22%3A%225%22%2C%22spacing_left%22%3A%225%22%2C%22copyright%22%3A%22%22%2C%22caption%22%3A%22%22%2C%22link%22%3A%22%22%2C%22link_asset%22%3A%22%22%2C%22link_page%22%3A%22%22%2C%22link_target%22%3A%22_self%22%7D:image}} For many participants, this was a new experience. Possible improvements included more practice for the freshers and other participants from allied sciences, such as biotechnology or biochemistry, who also participated in the event. Some suggested more time could be beneficial. Overall, the event succeeded in nurturing the art and science of microbiology.
Every March and October the BYU community is invited to create a tiny masterpiece with bacteria that only comes to life after sitting in an incubator. Better than invisible ink, harmless strains of E. coli are painted on agar's spongy surface. Scientists, artist, and curious enthusiasts trustingly layer their Petri dish canvas with six color options of the clear genetically modified bacteria created in the agar lab. The magic happens overnight while the bacteria feast on the stiff agar base (a jelly-like substance found in algae), bringing the vibrant colors of the genetically altered organisms to life. The image reveal is always a fun surprise. The theme for each contest allow participants to trace an image or freehand their design for the potential to win cash prizes, including $100 for first place $50 for second place, and $25 for third place. Join us on October 10, 2023, from 12:00 - 4:00 pm in the WSC Garden Court. This years theme is "Microbiology in Space."Below are past contests and the beautiful work provided by the BYU community. If your art is not shown below, please contact the MMBio office and we will send it to you!
Every March and October the BYU community is invited to create a tiny masterpiece with bacteria that only comes to life after sitting in an incubator. Better than invisible ink, harmless strains of E. coli are painted on agar's spongy surface. Scientists, artist, and curious enthusiasts trustingly layer their Petri dish canvas with six color options of the clear genetically modified bacteria created in the agar lab. The magic happens overnight while the bacteria feast on the stiff agar base (a jelly-like substance found in algae), bringing the vibrant colors of the genetically altered organisms to life. The image reveal is always a fun surprise. The theme for each contest allow participants to trace an image or freehand their design for the potential to win cash prizes, including $100 for first place $50 for second place, and $25 for third place. Join us on October 10, 2023, from 12:00 - 4:00 pm in the WSC Garden Court. This years theme is "Microbiology in Space."Below are past contests and the beautiful work provided by the BYU community. If your art is not shown below, please contact the MMBio office and we will send it to you!
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