NCW 2024 Celebrating Chemistry
Picture Perfect Chemistry
In this issue
Articles
Picture Perfect Chemistry
Learn more about imaging, technology, and the fascinating chemistry behind it.
The Adventurous Journey of Medical Imaging
Learn about the different types of scanners used by doctors to diagnose you and your family.
The Chemistry of Developing Photographs
Have you ever seen film photographs being developed in a darkroom? Find out about the exciting chemistry necessary to process and print film.
The Science Behind Digital Imaging
Find out how you can instantly see the photos you take on a phone or a digital camera.
The Adventures of Meg A. Mole, Future Chemist: Dr. Olivia Kuzio
Meg A. Mole visited Dr. Olivia Kuzio at the Getty Conservation Institute in Los Angeles, California to learn more about the paints van Gogh liked the most!
Science Safety Tips
Safety rules are important practices for kids and chemists to do before, during, and after every chemistry activity.
Activities
Investigating Images in Invisible Inks — It's Incredible!
In this activity, explore using heat instead of light to develop an image with invisible ink!
Imaging Without Light
Did you ever wonder how scientists see extremely small atoms? Learn all about it as you model your own scanning probe microscope (SPM).
Anthotype Printing with Turmeric ... Sun Prints!
Create a print of your favorite object using turmeric and the sunlight.
Center Spread
Photography Through the Years
The center spread takes a journey from early photography to the present day. Go on the journey and learn how photography has advanced since the early days of the pinhole camera.
Bonus Content
Articles
The Electromagnetic Spectrum: Explore the Colors of Light
Learn about the electromagnetic spectrum and its importance in our everyday lives.
How Does a Photon Turn into a Picture
Have you ever wondered how film works? Find out how a bunch of photons, light, and a piece of plastic film produce a photo.
Polaroids and the Chemistry of Instant Pictures
Learn how a Polaroid camera instantly prints photographs.
Seeing in Three Dimensions
Learn about the different types of 3D printing technology used nowadays to print different objects.
Making Science Cool for Blind Scientists
Learn about how lithophanes can make photography more accessible to blind scientists.
Using Coffee to Develop Film
When you wake up, you might smell coffee in the kitchen. Did you know that the same coffee can help make pictures from a camera? Along with additional materials found at your home, you can use coffee to make special camera-friendly films!
Activities
Atomic Force Microscopy
Build your own atomic force microscope and explore how it works!
Camera filters-mystery of space pictures
Explore how astronomers take beautiful pictures of space using red and blue filters on your phone.
Taking Infrared Images with Cell Phones
Did you ever wonder how it is to see beyond the visible spectrum? Explore how to use near-infrared (IR) to take pictures with your phone.
Make your own pinhole camera
Explore the world around you by making your own pinhole camera and better understand how the first camera ever used in the 1500’s worked.
DIY Spectroscope
When you see a rainbow, it’s because sunlight is bending through tiny water drops in the air. This splits the light into all its colors! A special tool that can do this is called a spectroscope. You can make your own spectroscope by following the steps in this activity!
Picture Perfect Chemistry Word Search
See if you can find all the words in this Picture Perfect Chemistry word search.
NCW 2024 Theme Team
- Veronica Jaramillo, 2024 Co-Chair
- Jackie Trischman, 2024 Co-Chair
- Dave Heroux
- Faith Yarberry
- Susan Hershberger
- Keith Krise
- Sherri Rukes
- Monica Sekharan
- Oksana Love
- Robin Tanke
- Lori Stepan
- Eileen DiMauro
- Betty Jo Chitester
- Cary Supalo
- Ashley Blystone
- An-Phong Le
Production Team
- Robin Polk, Editor
- Sri Balasubramanian, Editor
- Eric Stewart, Copyeditor
- Michael Tinnesand, Copyeditor
- Rhonda Saunders, Designer
- Jim Starr, Illustrator
Technical and Safety Review Team
- Bettyann Howson, Safety Reviewer
- Weslene Tallmadge, Safety Reviewer
- Sara Delgado-Rivera, Translation Reviewer
- Cristina Bartolomei, Translation Reviewer
- Lynn Hogue, Age-appropriateness Reviewer
Division of Education
- Terri Chambers, Vice President, Education and Career Development
- Nancy Bakowski, Director of Academic Engagement and Outreach
- Lily Raines, Sr. Portfolio Manager, Office of Science Outreach
- Ayanna Lynch, Program Specialist, Office of Science Outreach
- Sri Balasubramanian, Program Specialist, Office of Science Outreach
Acknowledgments
The articles and activities used in this publication were written by theme team members of the ACS Committee on Community Activities under the leadership of Lori Stepan. Meg A. Mole’s interview was written by Kara KasaKaitas. The translation for Celebrando la Química was done by ACSI Translations. The front cover illustration concept is by Dave Heroux. The center spread illustration concept is by Veronica Jaramillo.
Disclaimer
The activities described in this publication are intended for children under the direct supervision of adults. The American Chemical Society cannot be responsible for any accidents or injuries that may result from conducting the activities without proper supervision, from not specifically following directions, or from ignoring the cautions contained in the text.
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