Who knew science could be artistic. The [American Society for Microbiology][1], held its first [Agar Art Contest][2] this year. It’s challenge to microbiologists was to create artwork using microbes and germs in a petri dish. Scientists from all over the world put research and science aside and submitted famous paintings recreated as well as original works. The artists did have to follow safety guidelines as they were handling live bacteria. ASM’s marketing coordinator, Chaseedaw Giles said that the contest dispelled any notion that scientists are not creative. “I think this is a great example of the beautiful things that can come out of not putting people in certain boxes and defining them by a strict label. It shows art and science can be married together.” [1]: http://www.microbeworld.org/backend-submitted-news/1998 [2]: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154367491515200.1073741836.62453295199&type=3
