1997 Category Winners in
Physics & Astronomy

First Place: J1203

Avakian, Anita Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Temperature and Concentration Measurement of Liquids Using Optical Fiber/Laser
Advisor: Varouj Amirkhanian
School: Chamlian Armenian School, Glendale

Second Place: J1217

Sloop, Jeff M. Grade 8, San Diego County
The Speed of Light
Advisor: Mr. John Frugoni
School: Hillsdale Middle School, El Cajon

Third Place: J1207

Christensen, Maren I. Grade 7, Monterey County
Who's Who?
Advisor: Mr. Ralph Wege
School: San Benancio Middle School, Salinas

Honorable Mention: J1211

Kaufman, Matthew T. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Is Density Correlated to the Speed of Light Through a Medium?
Advisor: Mrs. Mary Simonds
School: Portola (Gaspar de) Junior High School, Tarzana