1994 Category Winners in
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments

First Place: J0506

Deconde, Rob P. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County
Earthquakes: Model of Magnitude
Advisor: Ms. Diane Reuter
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara

Second Place: J0519

Saiki, Greg M. Grade 8, Fresno County
The Effects of Landfill Components on the Stability Level of Soil
Advisor: Mr. Edward Case
School: Centerville Elementary School, Sanger

Third Place: J0517

Ramirez, Veronica S. Grade 8, Orange County
What Diatoms are Found in the Monterey Formation of Miocene Age at Newport Back Bay?
Advisor: Ms. Shirley Lee
School: Lathrop Intermediate School, Santa Ana

Honorable Mention: J0599

Thurman, Kevin M. Grade 8, San Bernardino County
Using Crater Frequency Distribution and SNC Meteorite Information to Establish Dates for Specific Regions of Mars
Advisor: Ms. Lynn Hodges
School: Moore Junior High School, Redlands