Hosted by Physics and Astronomy Professor Patrick Murphy of Motlow State Community College, the inaugural “Art of Science” photo contest showcased science-related photos submitted by students and faculty alike.

Participants were judged by Tullahoma Mayor Lynn Sebourn, Artist Mutt Suttles and James Wood based on creativity, picture quality and STEM content, with eight being awarded for their work.

Best of Show

Best of Show Winner: Song of Shade by Anastasia Childress

STEM Content: Technology, Engineering, Optics (light and shadow)

Faculty Category

1^st Place: Apple Falling by Christian O’Grady

STEM Content: Physics (motion, time, gravity.)

2^nd Place: Gemstones Midair by Christian O’Grady

STEM Content: Optics (refraction and reflection), Physics (motion, time and gravity.)

3^rd Place: A Puffin Nesting in Ireland by David/Kerri Powell

STEM Content: Biology (Ornithology)

Student Category

1^st Place: The Dark Towers by Anastasia Childress

STEM Content: Engineering (Architectural)

2^nd Place: Lights in Flight by Anastasia Childress

STEM Content: Astronomy (Big Dipper), Physics (Aurora and Earth-curvature)

3^rd Place: Sculpture of Margaret Corbin by Robert P. Sugg, IV

STEM Content: Technology (3D Printing, Clay firing)

Honorable Mention

1^st Place: Student Honorable Mention 1: Cavernous Reflections by Mackenzie Carden

STEM Content: Geology, Optics (reflections and shows)

2^nd Place: Student Honorable Mention 2: Macro Molecule by Danny Chen

STEM Content: Chemistry (molecular model), Math (dimensional comparisons)