Project Director

O'Brien, Andrew (Professor of photography and media art)

Department Examiner

Carver, Ethan A.

Department

Brock Scholars Program

Publisher

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Place of Publication

Chattanooga (Tenn.)

Abstract

This thesis explores the ways in which photomicrography is interdisciplinary, requiring the fields of both art and science. Three types of microscopy were used in this project, brightfield, epifluorescence, and confocality. The overall thesis is both, a body of artistic work and a narrative of my endeavor to understand the science and process behind photomicroscopy.

Acknowledgments

Professor Andrew O’Brien: For being my Thesis Director, guiding me throughout this process, and providing endless resources and advice. Dr. Ethan Carver: For being my Microscope Director and spending countless hours training me. Dr. Gregory O’Dea: For advising me throughout the thesis proposal and defense. Haley Solomon, my sister: For supporting my efforts from the beginning, even throughout a change topics, for always being willing to listen, brainstorm and review. Jon Darling, my significant other: For being willing to discuss my ideas, listen to progress updates, review my photomicrographs, and accompanying me on the trip to Detroit. Robert Copeland, my uncle: For always being interested in having discussions about my thesis, asking questions, and keeping me attentive. Sawyer Suerth, my dear friend: For being so encouraging throughout the process and providing editorial support. Joshua Solomon, my cousin, GM Laboratory Team Leader: For informing me of the GM Metallurgy Lab and Ying Lu. Ying Lu, GM Metallurgy Lab Lead: For allowing me into the GM Metallurgy Lab and providing me with training and guidance. Kevin Ritchie, GM Metallurgy Lab employee: For providing specimens at the Metallurgy Lab in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Cheryl Murphy: For attending to the needs of the UTC Microscope Lab and granting me access. Professor Hill Craddock: For providing mycology slides and being willing to discuss my topic. Dr. David Giles: For meeting with me to discuss my topic and considering Directorship. Professor Jeremy Bramblett: For meeting with me to discuss my topic and considering Directorship.

Degree

B. S.; An honors thesis submitted to the faculty of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Bachelor of Science.

Date

12-2022

Subject

Art and science; Photomicrography

Keyword

Photomicrography; art; science; interdisciplinary

Discipline

Photography

Document Type

Theses

Extent

33 unnumbered leaves

DCMI Type

Text

Language

English

Rights

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/

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