Need a (kick-ass) Scientista-esque Halloween costume? We’ve got a few ideas to share…

By Lakshini Mendis

1. The Marionette = grad-student on a string

Inspired by the work done by the movement neuroscience lab, this costume is made out of old participant recruitment posters and electrodes, complete with a TMS-coil-like head accessory! Think it’s time your supervisor frees you too?

Design/model: Jennifer Chin (Fashionomics 2014, Queenstown Research Week)

2. Gene-pair

Every diploid cell has two copies of the same gene. So, grab your best mate, get garbed in some denim, and you could be a gene-pair too!

Design/model: Frances Sutton (and friend)

3. Pumpkin π

3.14159265359…. anyone?

Design/model: Jacqlin A

4. Retro-virus

Idea: Priyesha Mendis

5. Fifty Shades of Gloves

It’s time to pay homage to the humble glove - a staple of lab fashion!

Design: Jenny McShane (Fashionomics 2014, Queenstown Research Week, NZ)

Do you have a Scientista theme Halloween costume to share!? Tweet us @scientista_talk or share them on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/scientistafoundation!