Congratulations to this year's competition winners!
1st Place - In A Day's Work by Emily Whitaker
2nd Place - Small Cells, Big Difference by Ashley Pun Eveson
3rd Place - The Happy Islands by Abby Hilbig
Honorable Mention - Work with Mentors in Malawi by Audrey Hill
Health by Matthew LeClair-Williams
Borehole by Audrey Hill
Quinoa for the Bolivian Farmer by Trevor Wiseman
Interviews in Malawi by Klara Nelson
La Salud Oral by Carter Bird
Bread: A Binding Agent by Abigail Bradshaw
Washington DC Metro by Julia Nilsson
My picture illustrates to students working on their research hydroponics lab. This research project covers how certain chemicals change the growth of plants. The long term goal is to utilize this information in soil sciences to improve the health of our environment as a whole.
By Emily Whitaker, a Freshman studying Declared Photography.
Tags: Students, plants, hydroponics lab
Meet Carlos Moreno, an MMBio graduate student who works in the Weber Lab at BYU. His work in immunology centers around bettering the immune system's response to different diseases by studying it at a molecular level. Through their research, Carlos and his team are helping to enhance global well-being and advancing knowledge that directly benefits human health and quality of life.
By Ashley Pun Eveson, a Graduate studying Mass Communications
Tags: Cells, Immunology, Microbiology, Science, Immune System
The Fijian Islands are often called the "Happy Islands" due to their breathtaking scenery and strong sense of community, creating an environment where joy is easy to find. However, like in many parts of the world, mental health remains a taboo topic, and people often suffer in silence. In the remote village of Waibalavu, Native Fijian villagers and BYU students work together to break this silence by discussing mental health improvement strategies and offering support to those in need.
By Abby Hilbig, a Junior studying Family History/Genealogy.
Tags: mental health, discussion, Fijian islands
Students on the Malawi International Development internship tested boreholes in Malawi to learn about water quality.
By Audrey Hill, a Senior studying Journalism
Tags: borehole, Malawi, water
BYU students on the Malawi International Development internship interviewed members of local communities in order to best understand their needs.
By Audrey Hill, a Senior studying Journalism
Tags: Malawi, interview, student
BYU students on the Malawi International Development internship worked closely with mentors based in Lilongwe, Malawi on their various projects.
By Audrey Hill, a Senior studying Journalism
Tags: mentor, Malawi, development
In this photo, two BYU students are testing the quality of water from a borehole located in Malawi.
By Audrey Hill, a Senior studying Journalism
tags: borehole, water, Malawi
We are blessed to have so much knowledge given to us at such a young age, and we may take most of it for granted. We had the opportunity to help educate the people of Paraguay, and part of that was oral health. We taught young children proper techniques for brushing their teeth and improving oral health. We may not even think twice about brushing our teeth, but our effort has improved not only the oral health, but the overall health of many lives. It may be simple, but the impact was large.
By Carter Bird, a Senior studying Nursing.
Tags: Education, Oral, Hygiene, Children
The Quinoa Washing Machine project is part of the Global Engineering Outreach class which focuses on using engineering to solve humanitarian problems. In the Andean region quinoa is grown as both a source of income and food for farmers. Quinoa is handwashed, but during the winter months the water gets too cold to prepare quinoa for human consumption. This project developed a machine to wash the quinoa more quickly without requiring hand washes. This picture shows the results of the machine.
By Trevor Wiseman, a Graduate studying Electrical Engineering
Tags: quinoa, washed, microscope, saponin
Science has helped us learn much about life. Maybe one of science's biggest contributions towards the global good of mankind are its discoveries in the healthcare field. Simple tools, like a stethoscope, has let to hundreds of scientific discoveries that have saved the lifes of millions. Science does more than just teach us about life, it shows us how to save a life.
By Matthew LeClair-Williams, a Sophomore studying Public Relations
Tags: Healthcare, black and white, stethoscope, heart, health
My mom graduated from BYU with a degree in elementary education and a fascination with chemistry. I’ve seen her love of chemistry in her baking, altering recipes to fit our family and the climate and elevation of our home. Cinnamon babka, the bread my grandma and I are sharing in this photo, is one of my mom’s favorites. She bakes it for friends, neighbors, and our family. Along with the baking skills she taught me, I’ve learned the delight and community a shared loaf of bread can bring.
By Abigail Bradshaw, a Senior studying Social Science Teaching
Maize is a staple food in Malawi. While in Malawi, BYU students helped to prepare maize to be taken to the mill.
By Audrey Hill, a Senior studying Journalism
tags: maize, food, Malawi
It's unthinkable to drive a personal car near the center of DC, the metro system is so advanced that the nation's capital belongs to the people. Instead of cars, you see people, who see each others faces and talk pleasantly as they stroll through the National Mall.
By Julia Nilsson, a Junior studying Statistics: Actuarial Science
Tags: metro, engineering, technology, efficiency