Physics & Astronomy

J1501 Aaron, Skye Grade 7, Los Angeles County

To Jupiter and Beyond: Build a Telescope to Estimate Jupiter's Diameter and Io's Orbital Speed Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Midge Kimble
School: Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada Flintridge

J1502 Alm, Jesse A. Grade 8, Humboldt County

The Physics of Sound: Frequency vs. Length Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Lane
School: Pacific Union School, Arcata

J1503 Booth, Andrew N. Grade 8, San Diego County

Is Everything You Read True? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Mertz
School: Muirlands Middle School, La Jolla

J1504 Cloward, Michael B. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Precise Projectiles Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Sandra Vrsalovich
School: Benton (Reginald M.) Middle School, La Mirada

J1504 Speth, Andrew E. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Precise Projectiles Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Sandra Vrsalovich
School: Benton (Reginald M.) Middle School, La Mirada

J1504 Jaimes, Daniel O. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Precise Projectiles Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Sandra Vrsalovich
School: Benton (Reginald M.) Middle School, La Mirada

J1505 Doo, Alex D. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Chladni Patterns: What Do Art, Music, and Physics Have in Common? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Sara Ford
School: Manhattan Beach Middle School, Manhattan Beach

J1506 Eaton, J. Robbie Grade 8, San Mateo County

What Makes the Best Hearing Aid? Comparing a Tube, Dish, and Horn Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. John Akers
School: La Entrada Middle School, Menlo Park

J1507 Edwards, Shay C. Grade 6, Riverside County

Emissivity: A Study on Infrared Viewing Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Danielle Lefler
School: Highland Elementary, Norco

J1508 Fraser, Leandra A. Grade 7, Riverside County

The Buoyancy Factor Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Gary Yetter
School: Vista Heights Middle School, Moreno Valley

J1509 Fuller, Deirdre M. Grade 8, San Diego County

In Search of Cosmic Rays Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Peter Minton
School: Holy Family School, San Diego

J1510 Gill, Lawrence L., III Grade 7, San Diego County

Don't Lose Your Cool: A Study of Insulators Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Marilyn Reed
School: Nazareth School, San Diego

J1511 Gnirke, Marlis Grade 7, San Mateo County

Category Award
The Magic Flutes Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mark Huffman
School: Tierra Linda Middle School, San Carlos

J1512 Hankin, Charlie D. Grade 8, Humboldt County

Can You Hear It Now? Estimating the Speed of Sound through Air Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Lane
School: Pacific Union School, Arcata

J1512 Munther, Matt Grade 8, Humboldt County

Can You Hear It Now? Estimating the Speed of Sound through Air Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Lane
School: Pacific Union School, Arcata

J1513 Hatcher, William J. Grade 8, Kern County

Cymbal Sounds Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. William Plain
School: Fruitvale Junior High School, Bakersfield

J1514 Henze, Ryan H. Grade 7, San Mateo County

Use the Force Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Trimble
School: St. Charles School, San Carlos

J1515 Hoffman, Melissa K. Grade 6, San Mateo County

Sound Off: Frequency Dependent Sound Absorption Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mark Huffman
School: Tierra Linda Middle School, San Carlos

J1516 Hriciga, James J. Grade 8, Riverside County

Calculating Thickness of Soap Films Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Grace Bosquez
School: Corona Fundamental Intermediate School, Corona

J1517 Jones, Rosemary C. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

How Large Is the Earth? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ron Pemberton
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara

J1518 Kuhn, Stevi J. Grade 8, Orange County

Which Color of Felt Fabric Will Absorb the Most Heat from a Heat Lamp? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Regan Rostain
School: St. Jeanne de Lestonnac, Tustin

J1519 Kumar, Sahana N. Grade 6, Orange County

Oily Pipes: The Impact of Viscosity on Clogging of Drainage Pipes Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Brad Hillman
School: Brywood Elementary School, Irvine

J1520 Lee, Audrey A. Grade 8, Monterey County

Can the Index of Refraction Determine the Concentration of Sugar in Water? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Kim Kiest
School: York School, Monterey

J1521 Lee, Connie J. Grade 8, Orange County

Heat: It's Everywhere, and It's Watching You! Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Alan Perry
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim

J1522 Managan, Laura F. Grade 8, Alameda County

Will Temperature Change the Frequency? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Robert Managan
School: Our Savior Lutheran School, Livermore

J1523 Mansfield, Casey J. Grade 7, Humboldt County

The Best Hot Water Heater Insulation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David LaBolle
School: Sunny Brae Middle School, Arcata

J1524 Masukawa, Jonathan M. Grade 8, Contra Costa County

Relation between Acceleration and Angle of Inclination Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Shawn Armstrong
School: Iron Horse Middle School, San Ramon

J1525 McDonald, Briana C. Grade 8, Fresno County

The Effect of Filters on Telescopic Views of the Moon Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Richard Kinney
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis

J1526 Miller, Rebecka L. Grade 6, Placer County

Which of Six Fabrics Is the Best Insulator? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Don Scott
School: Cain (E.V.) Middle School, Auburn

J1527 Nunn, Alexander K. Grade 8, San Diego County

Crack vs. Ping: The Breakdown of Bat Sounds Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Sally Sondreal
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego

J1528 Phillips, David A. Grade 8, San Mateo County

Which Is the Better Insulation Material? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Debbie Trimble
School: St. Charles School, San Carlos

J1529 Porterfield, Elliot J. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

What Is the Effect of a Magnetic Field on the Critical Temperature of a Type II Ceramic Superconductor? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Nancy Bernstein
School: Dodson (Rudecinda Sepulveda) Middle School, Rancho Palos Verdes

J1530 Powelson, Thomas J. Grade 8, Kern County

Category Award
The Densities of Liquids and the Speed of Sound through Them Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Linda Stanley
School: Norris Middle School, Bakersfield

J1531 Ravanbakhsh, Ramine Grade 6, Fresno County

The Viscosity of Motor Oil Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Rick Hoffmann
School: Fort Washington Elementary, Fresno

J1532 Rucker, Jacob J. Grade 7, San Diego County

Category Award
Quantifying the Effect of Skyglow on the Visibility of Stars Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas

J1533 Shipley, Amy R. Grade 8, Santa Cruz County

Wavelength Absorption in Liquids Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Patricia Ballard
School: Holy Cross School, Santa Cruz

J1534 Singhal, Maia Grade 7, San Mateo County

Seeing Red: How Different Are the Colors of Red Laser Pointers? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Bradley
School: Ralston Middle School, Belmont

J1535 Stewart, Alysse G. Grade 7, San Bernardino County

Transferring the Sun Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Marcia Zablekis
School: Barstow Middle School, Barstow

J1536 Strub, Erich W., II Grade 8, San Diego County

Can Fire Survive in a Microgravity Environment? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bruce Peterson
School: Rincon Middle School, Escondido

J1537 Tung, Henry P. Grade 8, San Diego County

Can You Resist the Heat? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Craig Williams
School: Carmel Valley Middle School, San Diego

J1538 Walker, Katie D. Grade 8, Kern County

Is Your Insulation Best? The Effect of Insulation on the Spread of Heat from a Flame inside a Typical House Wall Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Steve Duerr
School: Standard Middle School, Bakersfield

J1539 Whipple, Adam A.J. Grade 8, Ventura County

Which Material Operates Most Efficiently as a CPU Heatsink? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Nicole Mitchell
School: Sequoia Middle School, Newbury Park

J1540 Wilder, Eric S. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

Fishy Vision Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ron Pembleton
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara