Session Description
We are excited to announce the Gallery of Rheology taking place at the 2025 Society of Rheology Meeting in Santa Fe!
The Gallery is intended to showcase all aspects of rheology. The submissions will be judged for their combination of striking visual qualities and scientific interest.
All entries will be displayed on large monitors at the SoR Meeting.
These will also be available at registrant-only pages of the meeting web app. Submit your abstract at the
SoR Abstract Submission Portal to the Gallery of Rheology - Images or
Gallery of Rheology - Videos session
by Friday 15 August 2025,
followed by uploading your entry to the Gallery of Rheology Video Upload Site
by Friday 3 October 2025 for videos or
the Gallery of Rheology Image Upload Site
by Friday 10 October 2025 for images.
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Entries will only be considered when the presenting author has an active registration to the upcoming SoR meeting.
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An abstract should already have been submitted to the SoR Abstract Submission Portal.
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Image and video entries will be displayed on large monitors at the SoR Meeting. The format for these entries should be a 16:9 (width:height) ratio.
Judging Criteria
Images
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Aesthetics (50%)
How is the layout and presentation of the images? Are the images able to capture the audience's attention?
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Scientific Originality (25%)
Is the novelty and originality of the research image clearly described or displayed?
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Caption Clarity (25%)
Are the captions able to explain the image clearly?
Videos
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Aesthetics (50%)
Is there a clear narrative or display of the scientific content? Are layouts, timing, and presentation of videos able to capture attention throughout the runtime?
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Scientific Originality (25%)
Is the novelty and originality of the research images clearly described or displayed?
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Caption Clarity (25%)
Are the videos running smoothly/clearly and within the specified timing? Are transitions appropriate?
Submission Guidelines
To participate in the contest, entrants must following the following guidelines:
Guidelines for Image Entries
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Image and video entries must not duplicate one another.
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Images should contain high-resolution photographs and/or graphics along with brief explanatory text, and names and affiliations of all authors.
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Images should be in JPG, PNG or PDF format.
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Maximum file size accepted is 100 MB.
Guidelines for Video Entries
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Videos should be made in MP4 format using common codecs with a recommended resolution of 1920 x 1080.
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Maximum length of 2min 30sec. Longer entries will be truncated at the maximum length.
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The video must use a dark blue [Hex #1f295d; RGB(31,41,93); HSL(230,50%,24%)] title screen with white text
stating the video title, contributor names, and affiliations.
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No audio will be accepted with the videos.
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Maximum file size accepted is 250 MB.
To access the upload sites,
you will need the paper ID and password from your
abstract submission. Upon completion of the upload, the web browser will display the date and time of upload.
The status of the upload can also be checked by re-entering the website.
Gallery of Rheology Schedule
Gallery of Rheology Preview
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| Monday - October 20, 2025 |
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
Sweeney Ballroom E+F |
| Tuesday - October 21, 2025 |
8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Sweeney Ballroom E+F |
| Wednesday - October 22, 2025 |
8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Sweeney Ballroom E+F |
Gallery of Rheology Sessions
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| Wednesday - October 22, 2025 |
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
Sweeney Ballroom E+F |
Past Winners
To view images of past winners, click the button below.
Past Winners