(Photo via biodesign.asu.edu)

A surprising amount beauty is hidden in the scientific process — and ASU researchers have the photos to prove it.

ASU’s Biodesign Institute put out a call in September for employees to share high-resolution photos of their work for the "Seeing Science" photo contest. More than 170 photos from various fields of study were submitted.

The competition focused on six categories: Photomicroscopy, Science, Artistic Science, People at Work, Science and Nature and Smartphone.

Winners were announced Dec. 9 during an exhibit of the work in downtown Phoenix.

Check out the winners in each category, including Best of Show and People's Choice awards.

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