Imageomics Institute

Last call! 🌿 Applications for FloraPalooza 2026 are closing soon (6/25). Join researchers, ecologists, AI/ML experts, data scientists, and biodiversity practitioners for a hands-on collaborative workshop exploring how we can unlock information hidden in plant images.

MorphoCloud has relaunched with a new self-service portal. Researchers can now onboard with ORCID and create cloud instances immediately. Explore: morphocloud.org Documentation: github.com/MorphoCloud/do… User Guide: github.com/MorphoCloud/do…

Applications are now open for #FloraPalooza2026! Join ecologists, plant scientists, AI/ML researchers, and data experts in a collaborative workshop exploring how machine learning can unlock insights hidden within plant images. Apply by June 25. Scan the QR code to learn more.

Join us today (4/20) at 4 PM EST on Zoom with Dr. Beth Cimini to explore how image analysis unlocks hidden insights in biology. Register: go.osu.edu/beth-cimini

NextGen Day brought together students and postdocs for a day of connection, collaboration, and idea-sharing across disciplines. Grateful to the organizing committee—Caleb Charpentier, Braden DeMattei, Rhoda Nankabirwa, Alabi Ahmed —for making it happen. #Imageomics #NextGen

Join us for an Imageomics Seminar on Monday, March 23 at 4 PM ET (Zoom), featuring Kelton Welch, to explore how #AI and #ComputerVision are transforming #Biodiversity research through BugBox. Register: go.osu.edu/kelton-welch

We are excited to introduce this interactive workshop bringing together biologists, ecologists, developers, and data scientists to collaboratively refine and apply Imageomics tools for real-world research. Click this link to register and learn more. go.osu.edu/imageomics2026

Join the Imageomics seminar on March 9th, 2026 at 4 PM EST featuring Murat Maga for discussion on new computational tools for analyzing large collections of 3D mouse embryo scans to help researchers study genetic disruptions in development. Register: go.osu.edu/murat-maga

Don't miss the Imageomics Seminar “Rethinking the Semantics of Biological Trait Recognition” with Sabina Leonelli on interoperable data, bio-ontologies, and ethics in AI science on February 23rd at 4-5PM EST! Register: go.osu.edu/sabina-leonelli

Join the Imageomics Seminar “Rethinking the Semantics of Biological Trait Recognition” with Sabina Leonelli on interoperable data, bio-ontologies, and ethics in AI science on February 23rd at 4-5PM EST! Register: go.osu.edu/sabina-leonelli

From #GPS and #cameratraps to #genomics and acoustic sensors, massive data streams are transforming biodiversity research. Join us at #AAAS2026 for AI as a Force Multiplier for Conservation & Biodiversity with Tanya Berger-Wolf, Justin Kitzes, Laura Pollock & Marta Jarzyna.

Are you headed to Phoenix this week for the #AAAS2026? Join us February 13th at 11:30 AM for “AI as a Force Multiplier for Conservation & Biodiversity.” Learn how AI + sensing tech can close critical biodiversity gaps! Learn more: aaas.confex.com/aaas/2026/meet…

Join #Imageomics investigator Murat Maga for a SlicerMorph bootcamp from March 3rd–6th in Seattle! This workshop is for those looking to implement #3DSlicer, #SlicerMorph, #MorphoCloud, and #MorphoDepot in classroom settings or research teams. Register: lnkd.in/gVDQ5JBm

Don’t miss the Imageomics Seminar with Jianyang Gu on February 9th @ 4 PM ET (Zoom) as he presents BioCLIP 2 and BioCAP: Extending Species Classification to Rich Ecological Understanding! ➡️ Register: go.osu.edu/gu-bioCLIP2

Incredible week for #Imageomics at #AAAI2026! 🚀 Proud of Anuj Karpatne’s KGML bridge program, bringing science and AI together for data discovery! Tanya Berger-Wolf’s talk and her well-deserved induction as a 2026 AAAI Fellow for her impact in #AIforNature and conservation.

Happy New Year! 🎉 Grateful for the progress made and excited for what's ahead!

Happy Holidays! Sending warm wishes for a joyful season and a restful end to the year.

📣 We’re hiring! Imageomics is seeking a Student Communications Assistant to assist with writing, design, and digital content creation. If you’re interested in science communication, graphic design, and creative marketing, this is for you! 👉 Apply at: go.osu.edu/hdrca

Great showing this past week from an amazing group out in San Diego! Always a fun time at NeurIPS!