Research Symposium

BIO

My name is Sofia West, and I am a first year biology major on the pre-med track at Florida State University. I am originally from Jacksonville, Florida, and I am an honors student as well as a member of the Presidential Scholars Program. I have a strong interest in biological and medical research, particularly in understanding how scientific discoveries can improve human health and advance medicine. Through my studies, I hope to gain meaningful research experience and continue developing my scientific and analytical skills. After completing my undergraduate education, I plan to attend medical school and pursue a career as a radiologist, where I can combine my passion for science with helping others.

Microscopic BioArt

Abstract

BioArt is an artistic movement at the intersection of biology and visual art that uses living tissues or organisms as its medium to highlight biological structures in ways that differ from traditional scientific presentation. The aim of this work was to reveal the hidden beauty of the ocean by presenting a series of microscopic images of starfish. Microscopic BioArt, in particular, reveals the complexity and beauty of the microscopic world through vivid color and striking imagery. In this project, a microscope equipped with a Nikon camera attachment was used to capture high-resolution images, which were then enhanced using DaVinci Resolve to add color and visual depth.The resulting images revealed complex, textured surfaces and structural patterns not visible to the naked eye. The digital enhancement process accentuated these details, transforming the biological structures into vibrant, abstract compositions.Through this fusion of science and art, viewers are encouraged to appreciate marine life from a new, artistic perspective.

Keywords: BioArt, Microscopes, Photography, Starfish