November 29, 2023

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society is proud to announce the winners of the STEM Art and Film Awards at the 2023 International Forum on Research Excellence (IFoRE). The competition celebrated the intersection of science and art through visual artwork and films that are related to or inspired by science, technology, engineering, and math. Artists submitted and showcased their work at the IFoRE conference in Long Beach, California. Event attendees could visit the exhibits, talk with artists, and vote for the People's Choice Award. Additionally, a panel of judges evaluated submissions and winners were announced at the Saturday evening IFoRE Awards banquet.

2023 STEM Art and Film Award Winners

Best Artwork (exhibit)
elllan sayoonan
Charlotte Michaluk
($500)



People's Choice Award
Poisons Within
Sarrinah Saif
($500)



Best Film
Serendipity
Sunanda Prabhu-Gaunkar
($500)



Best Performing Arts
Playing COVID Proteins
Deborah Good
($500)