CSSF Project Listings: 2001
Physics & Astronomy
Junior Division

J1401 Category Award: First Place

Balmert, Emily C., Grade 8
The Impact of Thermal Expansion on Sea Level
Advisor: Mr. Marc Whitaker
School: Hillsdale Middle School, El Cajon, San Diego County

J1402 Category Award: Honorable Mention

Bekker, Lidiya, Jr., Grade 8
Graphical Determination of Absolute Zero
Advisor: Mr. Robert Voiles
School: Palms Magnet Middle School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

J1403

Carlberg, Shelley M., Grade 6
Magnetic Force: How Is It Affected by Distance?
Advisor: Mr. Mike Hopper
School: Soulsbyville Elementary School, Soulsbyville, Tuolumne County

J1404

Ciongoli, Charles C., III, Grade 8
Kilroy, John C., Grade 8
Particle Presence: The Presence of Subatomic Radioactive Particles Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Louis Garcia
School: Viewpoint School, Calabasas, Los Angeles County

J1405

Currie, Adam C., Grade 8
The Brazil Nut Effect Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Martin Kennedy
School: Earhart (Amelia) Middle School, Riverside, Riverside County

J1406

Denney, Eryn A., Grade 8
Where Alphas Go, Betas Fear to Tread: Analysis of Alpha Particle Tracks Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Denise Moss
School: Colina Intermediate School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County

J1407

Douglass, Kayla R., Grade 8
How Do Temperature Changes Affect the Index of Refraction of H(2)O
Advisor: Mr. Victor Medina
School: La Paz Intermediate School, Mission Viejo, Orange County

J1408

Dudley-Lochridge, Tricia D., Grade 6
Magnetic Pull
Advisor: Mr. Tom Dunlap
School: Twain Harte Middle School, Twain Harte, Tuolumne County

J1409

Ellis, Kristin M., Grade 8
Kim, Lisa H., Grade 8
Study of Motion with Air Resistance
Advisor: Ms. Diana Skiles
School: Jacoby Creek Elementary School, Bayside, Humboldt County

J1410

Gardner, Laura J., Grade 8
Does Mass or Temperature Affect Magnetic Repulsion? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Jeffrey Harlow
School: Briggs (Lyle S.) Fundamental School, Chino, San Bernardino County

J1411

Grinstein, Jonathan D., Grade 8
The Dynamics of Soap Films Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Rosemary Armour
School: San Diego Jewish Academy, San Diego, San Diego County

J1412

Heraper, Elizabeth A., Grade 8
Measuring the Speed of Light
Advisor: Ms. Cheryl Lomen
School: Los Cerritos Intermediate School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County

J1413

Kennedy-Wanetick, Colette T., Grade 8
Camera Obscura
Advisor: Mrs. Bonnie Stevens
School: Muirlands Middle School, La Jolla, San Diego County

J1414 Category Award: Second Place

Krikorian, Shant, Jr., Grade 8
Finding Planck's Constant Using the Photoelectric Effect Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Hagop Injeyan
School: Chamlian (Vahan & Anoush) Armenian School, Glendale, Los Angeles County

J1415

Llanes, Elizabeth L., Grade 6
Laser Range Finder Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Danny Llanes
School: Pinecrest Elementary School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County

J1416 Category Award: Third Place

Luna, Arturo, Grade 8
Brake Fluid Batteries Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael McLaughlin
School: Ocean View Junior High School, Oxnard, Ventura County

J1417

McLevige, Kara R., Grade 8
How Long Does the Sun Take to Rotate? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Marilyn Usher
School: La Reina High School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County

J1418

Nagelberg, Jodi B., Grade 8
Lasers in Orbit Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Louis Garcia
School: Viewpoint School, Calabasas, Los Angeles County

J1419

Noquez, Tori L., Grade 8
How Does Variation in Solution Density Affect Light Refraction?
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J1420

Rocha, Brian D., Grade 7
Stephens, Ryan A., Grade 7
Electromagnetic Radio Signals from Space Project Abstract
Advisor: Miss Julie McLaughlin
School: Spring Grove School, Hollister, San Benito County

J1421

Small, Alyson E., Grade 8
Factors that Determine the Electromagnetic Field Radiation in Various Cell Phones
Advisor: Ms. Melinda Bohannon
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger, Fresno County

J1422

Warren, Spencer J., Grade 8
Fuel and Heat Values of Woods Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Donna Tomihiro
School: Rincon Middle School, Escondido, San Diego County