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Show moreLike a flower will push where it can find a small crack of sunlight. Made from Graphene oxide and empowered by an electron microscope. This beauty is magnified 40,000 times. Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome to life miss Camellia A.
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Show moreThe image channels a flair for the 1960s through "A Groovy PERC-spective" of a percutaneous (PERC) lead. The 316LVM 1x7 strand is coated in a PFA insulation and coiled for use as a component in implantable neurostimulation systems. The sample was prepared for metallographic evaluation by mounting in an epoxy then ground and polished to the mid-plane revealing the coil's cross section. The surface was viewed under Differential Interference Contrast (DIC) which produced the "fab" color scheme. An otherwise "uncool" delay between the image transmitted through the microscope camera to the computer screen combined with a simultaneous adjustment of the sample orientation and magnification resulted in the "far out" multi-layered live image.
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Show moreAbout 3 million people worldwide suffer from sickle cell disease (SCD), mostly in Africa, India and the Middle East, with an estimated 100,000 affected in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. SCD affects 1 in 375 newborns in the US. More than 800 children are born with SCD every day in Africa, and more than half of them die in childhood due to lack of diagnosis and early treatment. In the US, hemoglobin screening of newborns is mandated for early diagnosis, so that, monitoring and treatment can be started immediately, which has dramatically reduced SCD related mortality. However, this strategy has not been widely available in Africa and other third-world countries, due to limited resources. Therefore, there is a need for simple, rapid, and mobile analyses of hemoglobin types in newborn blood with which to diagnose hemoglobinopathies while the baby is still on-site. Early diagnosis through new born screening in resource-poor settings can be achieved with a point-of-care screening method, such as with the HemeChip, a device developed in the CASE Biomanufacturing and Microfabrication Lab. A HemeChip that can accurately identify hemoglobin type in a drop of blood will improve the way we screen, diagnose and initiate management of hemoglobinopathies in newborns. This illustration depicts the usage of the HemeChip and the process of diagnosing SCD. Collaboration with Umut Gurkan, Yunus Alapan, and James Kim.
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Show moreA Scanning electron microscope was used to analyze the lead and tin alloy created in Materials Lab (Under Professor Lagerlof). Photoshop was used to add colors to the impurities and grain boundaries to make the alloy seem like a kaleidoscope (K(alloy)scope).
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Show moreI was looking for life and I spotted the butterfly on the flower. The hardest part was making sure I could get in close and capture great detail without scaring the butterfly away. The successful part of taking this photo was not only did I capture the butterfly but I captured it drinking from the flower.
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Show moreThis image depicts multiple copies of a single human Mesenchymal Stem Cell (hMSC) aggregate processed for histology and Safranin-O staining. The picture of the histology section was taken with a SPOT RT digital camera in conjunction with a Leica light microscope and processed using Adobe Photoshop. The color, shading, and positioning of the aggregate copies are meant to mimic the lunar phases in an effort to symbolize the cyclic/iterative process of conducting scientific research. It is also meant to convey the sense of unknown and intrigue associated with novel research. The photo of the histology section is a product of my work in the lab of Prof. Harihara Baskaran where I study hMSC metabolism and its potential applications for cartilage tissue engineering.
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Show moreFickian diffusion, an established law of physics for gas molecules permeating through a material, has been often conceived as a negligible effect for many applications utilizing fluid flow and gas transport. However, with this novel microscale device, Fick's Second Law of Diffusion has been effectively used to control O2 and CO2 concentrations of blood from sickle cell disease (SCD) patients through rapid diffusion. SCD, a notorious and first-found molecular disease, affects the red blood cells' (RBCs) shape and adhesion properties when deoxygenated. This illustration shows the effect of deoxygenation in RBCs as they go through the micro-gas exchanger, sickling and adhering to the specially functionalized microscale channel. This work was a collaboration with Grace Gongaware, a Cleveland Institute of Art student, drawn with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and advised by Dr. Umut Gurkan.
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Show moreAn elephant matriarch stands between the camera and her two young calves on a hot afternoon in the South African reservation. The youngest raises his truck to greet the photographer, curious about the shiny object pointed at him. His brother, the shier of the two, ducks behind their protective mother. A younger adult female watches from the brush in the background.
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Show moreThis is my life story, my fingerprint that I am leaving on this world. It is about who I am and the facts about my life. Everyone's fingerprint is different and in some cases, people have different print patterns on each finger. Everyone is an individual and has their own unique story.
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Show moreImages of Gallium Oxide (courtesy of Hongping Zhao and Subrina Rafique) remind me of the fortress of solitude of that famous superhero from Cleveland/Krypyon.
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Show moreA nautilus, swimming in the depths of the ocean, is the perfect combination of science, nature, and wonder. Created from a paintbrush, acrylic paint, and a 12x12 white tile, this artwork was inspired by the innovative atmosphere found in the Cleveland Community. Science is all around us and can be found within every action, every decision, and every moment of life; however, it is not always obvious to see. The nautilus represents this idea; its shell follows the Fibonacci sequence, which can be found in purple paint, bordering the inner edge of the shell. Between each of the shell segments are DNA double helixes, representing the fluidity of biological systems. Within each segment of the shell, a hidden message is displayed, the first being "knowledge is power," an inspiration to continue to learn and gain perspective of the world around us. The second is F= G (m1m2)/(r^2) the equation for Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation (G is equal to 6.67x10^-11 (Nm^2)/(kg^2) but is not included in the artwork), representing physics and how scientific concepts can be acting on us whether we are aware or not. The third is the title of Aldous Huxley's book Brave New World, a thought provoking novel about a dystopian future. The fourth is Einstein's equation E=mc^2. The next is a reference to George Orwell's book, 1984, another intriguing novel about a dystopian future, recognizing the importance and impact of words and beliefs with "newspeak" and "doublethink." Next comes pi, and then 451 degrees, referencing Ray Bradbury's novel Fahrenheit 451. Following 451 degrees is Euler's number, i standing for the imaginary number in mathematics, theta commonly used for angles in mathematics, and finally delta, representing change. Each equation is impactful, each book or phrase insightful, and each symbol a symbol for science and learning, sparking thought and wonder within the onlooker. The tips of the nautilus are almost in flames, although the creature is deep underwater, representing the beauty and wonder of science and how discoveries are still being made. Its gaze is an icy blue in contrast with the tentacles, and it swims in a sea so deep it looks black. This is because the sea is not a sea at all, but the night sky, including the constellation Ursa Major in the upper left corner, and Orion in the right corner, as well other constellations such as Draco and Cassiopeia. Combining science, nature, and wonder, The Nautilus encompasses many hidden details that take a second looking over to find, and correlate to the intricacy of our world and the science hidden within.
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Show moreThe image of neuronal cells on an insect wing was acquired by scanning electron microscopy using 2 kV and 0.2 nA. This sample collected by Jessica Fox, a professor in Department of Biology. She studies study insect sensory systems using quantitative behavioral techniques, electrophysiology, computational modeling, and high-speed videography.
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Show moreAs my fingerprint identifies who I am, so does the story embedded within it. As I wrote my story, it brought back memories of me when I was younger. The image of me that I found in my gallery really reflects who I am and what I really look like. I made it black and white and more abstract so it will work well with the fingerprint. Even though the picture is blurry, you can still see me and my smile. It makes me feel like in life, that I stand out in the crowd. The picture is unique just like my fingerprint. One of a kind!
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Show moreFollowing excitation by light, molecules try to find the quickest and easiest path to relax. However, sometimes this leads to trapping in a minimum rather than getting back to where it started.
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Show moreNotice the pattern of the leaves in the kaleidoscope. The leaves had a pink outer color and then it turned yellow inside, which I thought would be nice. Looking at the original image compared to this one, they look nothing alike but the color of the leaves is still present.
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Show moreAn image taken by a scanning electron microscope of a lead-tin alloy, similar to old-fashioned plumber's solder. The white regions correlate to lead while the black regions are tin. Contrast has been augmented, highlighting the complex concert of metals. The main phase sections have been proportionally measured using a grid red dots. This will be helpful for finding the recipe used to create the alloy.
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Show moreThis piece was made using a Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) image of electrospun Polyvinyl alcohol nanofibers. Typically, electrospun fibers are randomly oriented within a mat. My senior research capstone involves creating aligned nanofibers for use in a composite material. By setting up creative geometries in the electrospinning system, I can manipulate the shape of the fibers, which can affect material properties such as mechanical strength. The original image I used is from my first attempt at making the aligned fibers. As you can see, the fibers are not perfect and there are still some loops and twists within the mat. However, there is a general alignment of the fibers in the vertical direction. I thought this image captured the nature of scientific research in its early phases, especially for a beginner like me-- not totally there but getting close. In addition, the repetition of photos mimics the iterative trial-and-error process in scientific experimentation. Although an SEM image of polymer nanofibers is not a part of popular culture, I decided to pay tribute to Andy Warhol and pop art because real science should be accessible enough to be a part of popular culture.
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Show moreQuail embryos at day 3 of development (similar to human week 5). Left is a normal control embryo that has a straight trunk and the head curves nicely to the right. Middle is an embryo treated with alcohol at an earlier time point (day 1, similar to human week 3). This is mimicking fetal alcohol syndrome in human. Right is an embryo in which the cardiac neural crest cells were ablated. This is mimicking DiGeorge Syndrome. Both abnormal embryos show twist and/or rotation of the body. (Work also has contribution from Lindsy Peterson, a former lab member. Adviser: Andrew Rollins) I attached an image with two copies of the same sets of images, the bottom ones have labels on them pointing out some structures of the embryo as part of my description to orient the observer during the judging process. The top part is my participating image.
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