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OLogy Hall of Fame banner with inset illustration of microbes

Challenge #3: Color the Microbes

Colorful creations! We are so impressed with everyone’s artwork.

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This Challenge was to use these instructions to color different kinds of microbes online or on paper. Here are our top picks!

Katie W.

Age 12
New York, U.S.A.
"Although viruses may seem colorful, they are very dangerous. Stay safe!"
Judge's Comments:
Beautiful results! It looks like alot of effort was put into coloring this piece.
Gracie R.

New York, U.S.A.
Judge's Comments:
Great color combo. That dark purple background really makes the protists pop!
Daniella K.

Age 8
New York, U.S.A.
"These are bacteria that can harm our health if we don’t follow the rules hygiene and nutrition. More than 70% bacterial cells in human body."
Judge's Comments:
You rose to the challenge! Good job and great use of a key.
Meiko S

Age 10
Tokyo, Japan
"The brown color of the background represents a murky lake with lots of bacteria in it."
Judge's Comments:
Very fun caption and interesting color combo!
Alexander F.

Age 7
London, U.K.
"Protists - the largest microbes. I saw them under a microscope, it was sooooo very exciting. Everyone needs to see these."
Judge's Comments:
Great details! And what a fun caption.
Abhiram S.V.

Age 14
Uttar Pradesh, India
"Composition of Bacterium"
Judge's Comments:
Very nice color scheme! The missing bacteria really stands out.
Deeptanava R.

Age 9
California, U.S.A.
"Microbes - Viruses under the microscope: Bacteriophage, Ebola, HIV, Rhinovirus, TMV, Influenza."
Judge's Comments:
Excellent texture, details, caption, and shading!
Trey E.

Age 6
New York, U.S.A.
"The Big Guys!"
Judge's Comments:
Bright and bold colors!
Anaira Z.M.

Age 7
New Delhi, India
"Protists are largest micro organisms. They are divided into 2 groups — protozoa and algae."
Judge's Comments:
I love the color combinations! And the graphic key and extra details are wonderful.
Amaira S.M.

Age 7
New Delhi, India
"The name virus is from a Latin word which means slimy liquid or poison."
Judge's Comments:
Great color scheme! It's beautiful and the graphic key and facts are informative.
Travis K.

Age 8
New York, U.S.A.
"The viruses come in different shapes and colors."
Judge's Comments:
Lovely color combo!
Finn R.

Age 7
New York, U.S.A.
"Bunch of Bacteria"
Judge's Comments:
I love the rich colors!
Emily F.

Age 10
New York, U.S.A.
"My bacteria is in a beautiful rainbow pattern!!"
Judge's Comments:
Wow! What a wonderful rainbow of microbes!

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Honorable Mention Gallery

Here are more colorful microbes that inspired us!

Damaris M.

Age 14
New York, U.S.A.
"Are you happy with your current cell provider?"
Judge's Comments:
Very fun color combo!
Eva S.

Age 11
New York, U.S.A.
Judge's Comments:
Great colors and shading!
Abigail R.

Age 8
New York, U.S.A.
"I colored Bacteria and I found the sixth bacteria hidden: Vibrio."
Judge's Comments:
Good job! You found the missing microbe.
Vincent P.

Age 7
New York, U.S.A.
"I found the mystery microbe, which was the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)."
Judge's Comments:
Lots of pop! Great color combo.
Anonymous

Judge's Comments:
Bold colors!
Lizzie L.

Age 7
United Kingdom
"Viruses can make you sick so wash your hands."
Judge's Comments:
Fun colors and background!
Bethany K.

Age 6
New York, U.S.A.
"On top of everything, all covered with viruses, so always wash your hands, right before you eat."
Judge's Comments:
Nice, bold colors! And the hidden virus really stands out.
Francheska G.

Age 16
New York, U.S.A.
"When organisms don’t like the rules, they Protist!!"
Judge's Comments:
Excellent pun and beatiful greens and yellows!
Dmitri D.

Age 4
Virginia, U.S.A.
"Abstract viruses"
Judge's Comments:
I love this for its painterliness!
Carmelo S.

Age 7
New York, U.S.A.
"This picture shows the virus."
Judge's Comments:
Electric and cool colors!
Johnathan L.

Age 14
New York, U.S.A.
"Wash your hands as they may have a bacteria"
Judge's Comments:
Awesome original drawing!
Cerina D.

Age 8
Florida, U.S.A.
"These protists live in our body."
Judge's Comments:
Nice contrasting colors!
Dean P.

Age 9
New York, U.S.A.
"Covid-19: A Date To Remember in Quarantine"
Judge's Comments:
Great job coloring and choice of colors!
Gabriella F.

Age 5
New York, U.S.A.
"My bacteria are colorful."
Judge's Comments:
Fun colors! Very good try.
Eleakim C.

Age 6
New York, U.S.A.
Judge's Comments:
Great effort covering the entire page with color! I especially like the different colored background sections.
Ethan F.

Age 12
New York, U.S.A.
"I loved learning all the shapes of the different viruses!"
Judge's Comments:
Fun color combination
Eva C.

Age 3
New York, U.S.A.
Judge's Comments:
Our only single-color entry. Props for originality!
Cassandre

Age 9
France
Judge's Comments:
Nice shading and details in microbes!
Tvisha K.

Age 8
New Jersey, U.S.A.
"There is also another virus called the corona virus. This virus can easily spread from one person to another person. So be careful and wash your hands."
Judge's Comments:
Nice colors!
Silas E.

Age 5
New York, U.S.A.
"The Mulatee"
Judge's Comments:
Cool color combo! The hidden virus stands out nicely.
Lauren L.

Age 9
United Kingdom
"Bacteria is good and bad but always become something different."
Judge's Comments:
Nice coloring!
Anthony P.

Age 7
New York, U.S.A.
"I found the mystery microbe for bacteria. I colored it pink and yellow."
Judge's Comments:
Nice colors!
Nora R.

Florida, U.S.A.
"The rainbow we cannot see"
Judge's Comments:
Fun and bright colors!
Yulianna K.

Age 8
Virginia, U.S.A.
"Colorful microworld"
Judge's Comments:
Great use of all the colors!
Alexa R.

Age 8
New Jersey, U.S.A.
"Viruses come in all shapes and sizes."
Judge's Comments:
I love the fun, vibrating color scheme!
Dan B.

Age 8
New York, U.S.A.
Judge's Comments:
Excellent job! The mystery virus really stands out.
Shanice B.

Age 7
New York, U.S.A.
Judge's Comments:
Nice job!
Carolina F.

Age 7
New York, U.S.A.
"I hate viruses because of the Coronavirus right now."
Judge's Comments:
Great job!