1995 Photomicrography Competition

Robert Hard is an associate professor in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the University of Buffalo. His interests include respiratory ciliary movement and regulation, the microtubule cytoskeleton, and optical/video microscopy. His photographs have appeared in films, scientific and trade periodicals, books and he has organized numerous microscopy workshops and courses.

William West is head of the Biological Photography Department of the Carolina Biological Supply Company in Burlington, North Carolina. A renowned photographer and photomicrographer, his articles and photos have been published in dozens of magazine, calendars, textbooks and other publications. He is currently collaborating on laser disc biology encyclopedias, CD-ROM programs and a non-work related historical photographs and anecdotes book on his hometown history. Mr. West has also been a frequent Small World winner.

Martin Scott is a consultant in scientific imaging technology. The former director of Scientific Imaging Markets at the Eastman Kodak Company, he also lectured extensively on photomicrography. He is a past president of the Biological Photographic Association and a member of nine microscopical societies.

Michael Davidson is a research scientist with the optical and scanning probe microscopy facilities at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL) at The Florida State University in Tallahassee. His interests include liquid crystallinity in biological systems and interactions of drug molecules with DNA. His photomicrographs have appeared on the covers of over 300 scientific and trade periodicals and books. Mr. Davidson is also a two-time Small World winner, placing 9th in both 1987 and 1990.