Physics & Astronomy

J1501 Aceves, Aiden J. Grade 6, Riverside County

From Ice Cubes to Icebergs: The Mathematics of Melting Ice Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Richard Aceves
School: Victoria Elementary School, Riverside

J1502 Apkarian, Naneh T. Grade 8, Orange County

Is It Possible for a Wave (or Particle) to Be in Two Places at the Same Time? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Robert Grant
School: Pegasus Middle School, Huntington Beach

J1503 Bartel, Benjamin E. Grade 8, San Luis Obispo County

Increased Gravity Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Richard Bartel
School: North County Christian School, Atascadero

J1504 Brees, Laura A. Grade 8, San Diego County

The Power of Colored Light Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Swan
School: Good Shepherd Catholic School, San Diego

J1505 Brown, Erik T. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Sound Transmission through Glass Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Larry Brown
School: Manhattan Beach Middle School, Manhattan Beach

J1505 O'Connor, Brendan M. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Sound Transmission through Glass Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Larry Brown
School: Manhattan Beach Middle School, Manhattan Beach

J1506 Cassanego, Lia G. Grade 8, San Mateo County

Tuning into the Atomic Theory Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Deborah Trimble
School: St. Charles School, San Carlos

J1507 Chaney, Justine M. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Using Photometry to Measure Vesta's Rotation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Joe Wise
School: Crossroads School for Arts and Science, Santa Monica

J1508 Chiang, Kevin Grade 7, Santa Clara County

How Fast Does the Earth Rotate and How Large Is the Earth? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Francis Lee
School: Miller (Joaquin) Middle School, San Jose

J1509 DeBellis, Kelli L. Grade 6, Fresno County

Going Up: A Study of Rising Heat through Flooring Materials Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David Russell
School: Wash (John S.) Elementary School, Fresno

J1510 Dunnahoo-Kirsch, Bowen W. Grade 6, San Mateo County

How Big Around Is the Earth? The Eratosthenes Method Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Akers
School: La Entrada Middle School, Menlo Park

J1511 Eaton, Kelly Grade 8, San Mateo County

So What's the Rub? Stiction vs. Friction Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. John Akers
School: La Entrada Middle School, Menlo Park

J1512 Erickson, Elizabeth G. Grade 8, Fresno County

Sunspots Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Richard Kinney
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis

J1513 Flynn, Sarah K. Grade 8, San Diego County

The Effect of Air on Heat Conduction in an Insulator Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Shloe Donoghue
School: All Hallows Academy, La Jolla

J1514 Foster, Stephen C. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

Modeling Planetary Environments in Virtual Reality Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Andy Beal
School: Santa Barbara Junior High School, Santa Barbara

J1515 Hunter, James V. Grade 6, Los Angeles County

Using Experimentation, Modeling, and Observation, Is It Possible to Explain the Rise and Fall of Ocean Tides? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Evet Gevorkian
School: Chamlian (Vahan & Anoush) Armenian School, Glendale

J1516 Injeyan, Lara A. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Verification of Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Hagop Injeyan
School: Chamlian (Vahan & Anoush) Armenian School, Glendale

J1517 Iyengar, Mangala S. Grade 8, Orange County

Rainbow Makers Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Nancy Ziolkowski
School: South Lake Middle School, Irvine

J1518 Kahn, Ben F. Grade 8, San Mateo County

Light Power: Energy from Color Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Stephanie Wald
School: Ralston Intermediate School, Belmont

J1519 Kane, Dominic A. Grade 7, San Diego County

How Colors Absorb Heat Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Linda Wallin
School: Lewis (Harvey L.) Middle School, San Diego

J1520 Kokka, Stephanie T. Grade 8, Fresno County

Sculpting with Light: Applying Photonics to Create a Three Dimensional Image Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Dan Brown
School: Sutter (John) Middle School, Fowler

J1521 LaFontaine, Janelle M. Grade 8, San Diego County

The Effect of X-Ray Beam Energy on Image Quality of Objects Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Keith Newell
School: St. Columba School, San Diego

J1522 Leighton, Joshua C. Grade 8, Contra Costa County

Category Award
Radiation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kurt Rosenkrantz
School: Pacific Academy Preparatory School, Richmond

J1523 Mazzei, Courtney J. Grade 7, Monterey County

What Is the Source to Complete the Force? A Study of Centripetal Force Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Arquin
School: Santa Catalina (Upper and Lower) School, Monterey

J1524 Schwartz, Laura M. Grade 8, Santa Cruz County

It's Our Fault! Exploring the Relationship between Friction in Fault Zones and Pressure Required to Cause an Earthquake Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. George Merilatt
School: Gateway Middle School, Santa Cruz

J1524 Merrill, Katie M. Grade 8, Santa Cruz County

It's Our Fault! Exploring the Relationship between Friction in Fault Zones and Pressure Required to Cause an Earthquake Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. George Merilatt
School: Gateway Middle School, Santa Cruz

J1526 Wolf, Alexander B. Grade 8, San Bernardino County

Science Friction Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David VanDenBerg
School: Sequoia Middle School, Fontana

J1526 Newton, Sara A. Grade 8, San Bernardino County

Science Friction Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David VanDenBerg
School: Sequoia Middle School, Fontana

J1527 Nielsen, Christine E. Grade 8, Santa Cruz County

Sound Through Pipes Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Eric Nielsen
School: Gateway Middle School, Santa Cruz

J1528 Olson, Rebecca J. Grade 8, San Mateo County

Properties of the Pendulum Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Liz Miller
School: Parkside Intermediate School, San Bruno

J1529 Pare', Katrina A. Grade 8, San Diego County

Turning the Tortoise into the Hare Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Charles Applegate
School: Hill Creek Elementary School, Santee

J1530 Paulus, Ashley R. Grade 8, San Luis Obispo County

Magnets Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Richard Bartel
School: North County Christian School, Atascadero

J1531 Payne, Caitlin J. Grade 7, San Diego County

Jupiter and Its Moons Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Chris Kuhn
School: St. John School, Encinitas

J1532 Phene, Marcelle N. Grade 8, Fresno County

Good Vibrations Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Richard Kinney
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis

J1533 Rael, Nick A. Grade 7, Ventura County

Impact Craters and Ejecta Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Kim Kumar
School: Sequoia Middle School, Newbury Park

J1534 Ruden, Patrick G. Grade 7, Santa Clara County

Buoyancy in the Bermuda Triangle Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Malathi Tuers
School: Southbay Christian School, Mountain View

J1535 Shipley, Amy R. Grade 7, Santa Cruz County

The Visible Wavelengths of Light Project Abstract
Advisor: Miss Colette Costere
School: Holy Cross School, Santa Cruz

J1536 Smith (Wade), Hayley Grade 8, Kern County

Light Refraction Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Kelly Shaughnessy
School: Stiern (Walter) Middle School, Bakersfield

J1537 Sowlati, Adam Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Superconductivity Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Lou Garcia
School: Viewpoint School, Calabasas

J1538 Stephens-Doll, Katherine C. Grade 8, San Diego County

Category Award
The Effect of Differentiating Droplet Size on Rainbow Brilliance Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. C. Shea
School: Children's Creative & Performing Arts, San Diego

J1539 Stout, Jameson A. Grade 8, San Diego County

Tuning an Instrument Using Beats Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Kelly Rasmussen
School: Farb (Jean) Middle School, San Diego

J1540 Swinehart, Caroline M. Grade 7, Fresno County

What Is the Effect of Magnetism on the Ionization of Gas Plasma? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Jami Baker
School: St. Anthony's School, Fresno

J1541 Terrell, Brian E. Grade 8, Fresno County

Utilizing Sunspots to Analyze Solar Rotation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Matt Karsevar
School: Clark (C. Todd) Intermediate School, Clovis

J1542 Wood, Parker O. Grade 6, Fresno County

Does Elevation Affect the Force of Gravity? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Carl Gong
School: Centerville Elementary School, Sanger

J1543 Yamamoto, Kyle T. Grade 8, Fresno County

Insulating Clothing Material vs. Cold Weather: Which Insulating Clothing Material is Most Effective? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Peter Chilpigian
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis

J1544 Yolken, Haley A. Grade 7, San Mateo County

How Does Acceleration Affect Force? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Benjamin Pittenger
School: Cunha (Manuel F.) Intermediate School, Half Moon Bay

J1545 Zagala, Eric J. Grade 6, Kern County

Heat Conductivity Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Mary Arriaga
School: Columbia Elementary School, Bakersfield

J1599 Chan, Michael H. Grade 6, Los Angeles County

Category Award
In Search of a New Bridge Material Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Palmer Kim
School: Reed (Walter) Middle School, North Hollywood