Magazine Photo Cuts

Out of the photos taken for the magazine, several will be cut in order to use the best photos that appeal most to students.

Although computers do appeal to kids, this photo will be cut as it can not be easily observed what she is working on, due to the fact that the computer screen was not close enough to the camera.

There were two of these high-angle shots with Skyler using the pressure vacuum. This one will be cut as it is at an odd angle, and unclear what she is trying to accomplish. The other shot shows the rest of the filter and the action of the shot can be recognized. 

This shot will be cut as the substance, PVDF, is not as relevant as say the carbon nanotubes. Although, the white power of the substance could prove fascinating to kids, it does not place much importance as other pictures do. 

This shot will be cut for the same reason above. The substance, PVDF, is not as relevant as say the carbon nanotubes. Although, the white power of the substance could prove fascinating to kids, it does not place much importance as other pictures do. 

This last shot will be cut as it did not turn out the way I wanted. The goal was to capture the water looking cool as it was being poured into the flask. However, it did not come out that way, and it is best to cut this one and save room for the better pictures.

Magazine Photos

Today, I captured photos for the magazine on Skyler working on her project.

This is a wide shot of Skyler presenting her membrane filters. This photo was taken in order to show students how science can make one excited and/or happy.

This is a mid-shot of Skyler working with the microscope. This photo was taken in order to show an interesting and cool scientific instrument that can appeal to the younger generation.

This is a mid-shot of Skyler pouring deionized water into her funnel for filtering. This photo was taken in order to demonstrate the set-up of a procedure that students build themselves and work with.

This is an over-the-shoulder shot of Skyler working on her poster board on the computer. This photo was taken as computers appeal to the younger generation.

This is close-up of a flask with carbon nanotubes in it, resting in a heater, as part of Skyler's research. This photo was taken to show another fascinating scientific instrument that students are able to use in the lab.

This is a high-angle shot of Skyler adjusting her pressure vacuum. This photo was taken as it helps one to see the subject from a higher perspective, showing her in greater detail.

This is another high-angle shot of Skyler adjusting her pressure vacuum. This photo was taken for the same reason as the last, it helps one to see the subject from a higher perspective, showing her in greater detail.

This is a close-up of the container of carbon nanotubes that Skyler used in her experiment. This was taken to show the exact name and detail of a material being used, which would help the reader of the magazine understand more about science. 

This is another close-up of a substance known as PVDF, which Skyler also uses. This was taken in order to create a sense of realism when the reader views what this substance looks like.

This is another shot of the same substance taken to differentiate and try to find the best picture for the magazine. 

This is a shot of Skyler pouring deionized water into a flask, a step in one of her procedures. This was taken in order to show "cool" chemical equipment and then general idea that Skyler, a high school student, is able to complete these steps for science by herself based off her own research.

Magazine Cover Analysis

Below are two attachments of scholastic magazine covers for kids. The first references a social media election from junior scholastic. As you can see, this magazine appeals to kids/students due to the bright colors, the large font, and the 3-D like popping image. The second magazine is a science issue from scholastic which is most similar to what my issue will entail. You can further observe that this magazine targets a young audience as the colors include white and bright blue, the font is large, and the main image is a horse, which most children are familiar with. These two examples portray the kind of cover design I am going to create. I aim to specifically focus on the large font, bright colors, and making science the topic that will be focused on, in order to put an interest for science in readers/students and to convince them that science is a great field to pursue a career path in.




   

Picture Scheduling

Dylan and I have talked with Skyler and Teerth and we have scheduled to take pictures on Thursday of this week. The pictures will include Skyler working on part of her procedure for the carbon nanotubes preparation, Teerth working on a part of his research procedures, and then some scientific equipment that appeals to students.

Interview

Last week, I interviewed Skyler for basic information on herself as well as her research project. The interview went very well, as I was able to form a trusting relationship with her and converse back and forth on the subject of science. Below are her exact answers for the interview questions.

Interview Questions

1.      What is your name and age?
           

           My name is Skyler Haber and I am 16 years old.

2.      How did you become involved in this science research program?

My current partner talked to me about this research program and was able to recruit me into it. Now, I have been given several opportunities for the future with this program including awards and scholarships.

3.      Why do you have an interest in science?

I enjoy the possibility of having the ability to discover the solution of a problem that has not been previously solved.

4.      What are you currently researching?

I am currently researching a cheap and effective method to remove salt from water using a form of the element carbon.

5.      How did you come up with this idea?

I came up with this idea through the interest of finding a solution to the worldwide water crisis that thousands of people are currently facing.

6.      Why is this important?

This is important because many nations suffer from lack of sufficient water sources, however they are surrounded by salt water which is currently undrinkable. So, by using this method that I am researching, the salt would be removed and people would be able to safely drink the water.

7.      If you could explain what you’re doing with this project in 1-2 sentences, what would you say?

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes will be infused into a membrane that will be integrated into a filtration system. Different concentrations of salt water will be flowed through the filter to hopefully reduce the amount of salt in the water in each solution.

8.      What do you plan on researching in the future?

I plan on broadening this research to hopefully advancing research in water purification. However, after high school, I would like to focus on research for Alzheimer’s patients.

9.      What career path do you see yourself going into?

            I see myself going into epidemiology or medical research.

10.  What outcomes are you expecting as a result of this experiment?

I am expecting the salt to be significantly removed from the water as this method is a good approach based off previous research. Unfortunately, it is expected that the salt will not be fully removed as that would require expensive energy and pressure systems.

Interview Questions

My partner and I have conversed and we have made a list of the following interview questions that will be asked to both Skyler and Teerth separately.

Interview Questions

1.      What is your name and age?

2.      How did you become involved in this science research program?

3.      Why do you have an interest in science?

4.      What are you currently researching?

5.      How did you come up with this idea?

6.      Why is this important?

7.      If you could explain what you’re doing with this project in 1-2 sentences, what would you say?

8.      What do you plan on researching in this future?

9.      What career path do you see yourself going into?

10.  What outcomes are you expecting as a result of this experiment?

Interview Process

Over the weekend, my partner and I contacted two people, both male and female, that are involved in the science research program previously mentioned. Before deciding who to contact, Dylan and I thought that having both genders in the magazine will encourage the interests of science for both male and female students as well. We have decided to choose Skyler and Teerth to interview, as one of them is completing a chemistry project, while the other is conducting a biology project. I will interview Skyler, who has chemistry project, and Dylan will interview Teerth, who has the biology project. These choices are based off our personal preference on science categories. We will be developing interview questions starting today and the interviews will take place mid-week, if all goes as planned. The questions asked will include the process of coming up with the research idea, the general gist of each research project, the purpose for it (why it is important), and why each is interested in their chosen project category.