C2 Discover Image Competition

Each year, CALM invites all researchers across McMaster University to submit their best optical or atomic force microscopy images to our C2 Discover Microscopy Competition.

The deadline for submissions for the 2026 competition is on Sept 4, 2026.

Please submit your images and this form to calm@mcmaster.ca by the indicated deadline.* Multiple submissions are allowed (and encouraged) and each image should be accompanied with its own submission form. The winning images will be selected through a public vote and a committee evaluation to win some cash prizes (see poster)!

*Note that previous competition winners are ineligible from participating.

2025 Competition Winners

2024 Competition Winners

2023 Competition Winners

2022 Competition Winners