Physics & Astronomy

J1501 Alsbrook, Cameron D. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Radioactivity: The Effect of Shields on Beta Particles and Gamma Rays Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. John Shirajian
School: Ribet Academy, Los Angeles

J1502 Arakelian, Claire R. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

How Temperature Affects a Magnet's Strength Project Abstract
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Chamlian (Vahan & Anoush) Armenian School, Glendale

J1503 Bodapati, Sunil C. Grade 8, Santa Clara County

Using Sound to Measure Temperature Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Belinda Schmahl
School: Challenger School, Sunnyvale

J1504 Bornazyan, Sarkis Grade 8, Los Angeles County

The Effect of Bottom Reflectivity on Solar Pond Performance Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. George Bornazyan
School: Chamlian (Vahan & Anoush) Armenian School, Glendale

J1505 Brottlund, Ryan O. Grade 7, Kern County

How Do Different Color Filters Affect the Energy of a Laser Beam? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Donna Ritchie
School: California City Middle School, California City

J1506 Clynne, Alissa K. Grade 8, San Mateo County

Viscosity and Volcanoes Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Deborah Trimble
School: St. Charles School, San Carlos

J1507 Conn, Brelynn A. Grade 7, Humboldt County

Exploring Evaporation through Colors Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David LaBolle
School: Sunny Brae Middle School, Arcata

J1508 Coryell, Cutter A. Grade 7, Santa Clara County

Ringing Saturn Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mike Coryell
School: English (C.T.) Middle School, Los Gatos

J1508 Evans, P. Clay Grade 7, Santa Clara County

Ringing Saturn Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mike Coryell
School: English (C.T.) Middle School, Los Gatos

J1509 Edwards, Shay C. Grade 8, Riverside County

Experimental Investigation of High Frequency Plasma in the Infrared Spectrum Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Robin Alvarado
School: Norco Intermediate School, Norco

J1510 Garcia, Noel C. Grade 8, Tulare County

Kinetic Energy Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Chris O'Brien
School: Springville Union Elementary School, Springville

J1511 Hankin, Dorae D. Grade 7, Humboldt County

Singing Goblets: Measuring Sound Frequencies from Glass Goblets Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Lane
School: Pacific Union School, Arcata

J1512 Harbin, Matthew G. Grade 7, Ventura County

Ott or Not Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Suzanne Dominy
School: St. Anthony School, Oxnard

J1513 Hensley, A. Si-Si Grade 7, Orange County

Does the Rate of Heating Have an Affinity for Salinity? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mark Hobbs
School: Fairmont Private - Edgewood Campus, Santa Ana

J1514 Howard, Alec M. Grade 8, San Diego County

Buoyancy 101: The Effect of Water Temperature on the Bouyancy of a Floating Object Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Harrison Howard
School: Maris (Stella) Academy, La Jolla

J1515 Hsi, Edward Y., II Grade 8, Los Angeles County

The Invisible Force: Will Magnetic Levitation Help Reduce Friction? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Soule
School: Brightwood Elementary School, Monterey Park

J1516 Jessup, Nathan M. Grade 7, Tulare County

Don't Hesitate to Insulate Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Chris O'Brien
School: Springville Union Elementary School, Springville

J1517 Jones, Kathryn M. Grade 8, Ventura County

Faraday's Law: Creating Electric Current with a Magnet Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Rita Armstrong
School: Los Cerritos Middle School, Thousand Oaks

J1518 Kamehiro-Stockwell, Kai A. Grade 6, Santa Cruz County

Catching Rays: Passive Solar Energy Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Lynda Rogers
School: Mission Hill Junior High School, Santa Cruz

J1518 Sprague, Sean A. Grade 6, Santa Cruz County

Catching Rays: Passive Solar Energy Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Lynda Rogers
School: Mission Hill Junior High School, Santa Cruz

J1519 Kaptanoglu, Tanner B. Grade 7, San Mateo County

How Temperature Affects Magnets Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Bradley
School: Ralston Middle School, Belmont

J1520 Kowtko, Nicole Grade 6, San Mateo County

Category Award
Can You Hear Me Now? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Kinsella
School: Woodside Elementary School, Woodside

J1521 Koyama, Leslie J. Grade 8, Santa Clara County

181.4øC in the Sun! Factors that Affect Solar Oven Efficiency Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Sarah Robinson
School: Pinewood Junior High School, Los Altos Hills

J1522 Lakhanpal, Nitish Grade 8, Orange County

Category Award
Tempest in a Teacup: An Experiment to Examine Post-Superheating Nucleation in Microwave Heating Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mark Hobbs
School: Fairmont Private - Edgewood Campus, Santa Ana

J1523 Lopez-Juarez, Christian Grade 7, San Bernardino County

Magnetic Force Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Io Fuentes
School: Frisbie (Warren) Middle School, Rialto

J1524 Ma, Jason E. Grade 8, San Diego County

Light Reflection and Refraction off Liquids Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego

J1525 Matich, Lauren R. Grade 7, San Bernardino County

Living Color Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Fred Holley
School: Our Lady of Assumption School, San Bernardino

J1526 McHugh, Lindsay H. Grade 7, San Mateo County

Insulation Value: Straw vs. Modern Insulation Methods Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. William Dolyniuk
School: Woodside Elementary School, Woodside

J1527 Mitra, Soumyo M. Grade 8, Monterey County

Sunderbans Estuary Simulated: The Effect of Salinity on the Height of a Floating Object Above the Water Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Dianne Begbie
School: Colton (Walter) Middle School, Monterey

J1528 Olson, Derick L. Grade 6, San Mateo County

Are You Hot and Attractive or Cold and Repelling? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Joe Condon
School: Lipman Middle School, Brisbane

J1529 Pederson, Nathan R. Grade 8, Ventura County

The Study of the Force Generated from a Changing Magnetic Field Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Rita Armstrong
School: Los Cerritos Middle School, Thousand Oaks

J1530 Raguse, Christopher J. Grade 6, San Bernardino County

The Chill Factor Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Tammy Stringer
School: Fontana Middle School, Fontana

J1531 Rios, Raven M. Grade 6, Riverside County

Hot Homes -- Cool Solutions Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Soravin Chan
School: Villegas (Ysmael) Middle School, Riverside

J1532 Robie, Ryan A. Grade 6, Humboldt County

Count on Calories Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David LaBolle
School: Sunny Brae Middle School, Arcata

J1533 Simon, Alexandra L. Grade 8, Orange County

Category Award
Density's Effect on Amplitude: The Untold Story Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Joseph Ingalls
School: St. Margaret's Episcopal School, San Juan Capistrano

J1534 Skovorodko, Mark V. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

A Noisy Gas: Testing Sound Decay in Different Gasses Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Warren Rogers
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara

J1535 Stokes, Jillian A. Grade 8, San Diego County

The Solar Heating and Night Cooling of Surfaces Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Marie Carter
School: Muirlands Middle School, La Jolla

J1536 Sweeney, Lindsey K. Grade 7, San Diego County

Category Award
Blackbody Thermal Emission Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Danielle Whitaker
School: Good Shepherd Catholic School, San Diego

J1537 Welch, Josephine Grade 8, San Bernardino County

Long and Short Wavelength Colors: Will They Balance Out Interior and Exterior Temperature and Insulation Rate? Project Abstract
Advisor: Miss Holly Bowser
School: Hinkley Middle School, Hinkley

J1538 Young, Edwin W. Grade 7, Riverside County

Tired of Noise? Here's a Solution! Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Harry Post
School: Dartmouth Middle School, Hemet

J1539 Young, Lauren J. Grade 7, Fresno County

Don't Wanna Have Cold Feet? Spare the Heat! Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Moira Milich
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis

J1598 Greenwald, William (Bill) W. Grade 6, Santa Clara County

May the Force Be With You Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Leland Greenwald
School: Springer Elementary School, Mountain View

J1598 Sayyah, Jordan A. Grade 6, Santa Clara County

May the Force Be With You Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Lee Greenwald
School: Springer Elementary School, Mountain View

J1599 Botello, Ernesto Grade 8, San Diego County

The Gauss Rifle Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Maria Hernandez
School: Our Lady of Mount Carmel, San Ysidro