Physics & Astronomy

S1501 Adams, Sarah J. Grade 9, Orange County
Category Award
The Measurement and Isolation Analysis of Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Emissions from Uranium Decay and Its Daughter Nuclides Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Paul Hunt
School: Villa Park High School, Villa Park
S1502 Badakian, Abraham Grade 10, Los Angeles County
The Effects of Inertia, and the Potential Energy on Different Kinds of Masses, Shapes, and Dimensions Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Elias Paraskevas Paraskevopoulos
School: Ferrahian High School and Holy Martyrs Elem., Encino
S1502 Khadarian, Kevork Grade 10, Los Angeles County
The Effects of Inertia, and the Potential Energy on Different Kinds of Masses, Shapes, and Dimensions Project Abstract
School: Ferrahian High School and Holy Martyrs Elem., Encino
S1503 Blanchard, Peter K. Grade 9, San Diego County
The Weird World of Planets in Binary Star Systems Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Thomas Smith
School: La Jolla Country Day School, La Jolla
S1504 Casavant, Eric P. Grade 10, Santa Clara County
Category Award
Helios Anchor Light: A Novel Approach to the Design and Engineering of Anchor Lights with LED's to Increase Efficiency Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bruce Kawanami
School: Monta Vista High School, Cupertino
S1505 Cronkite-Ratcliff, Bryce W. Grade 9, San Mateo County
The Unbearable Beingness of Light: A Study of the Mysterious Nature of Light Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Billie Jean Marks
School: Crystal Springs Uplands School, Hillsborough
S1506 Fernandez, Erica Grade 10, Ventura County
What Is the Better Insulation Material? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Callaway
School: Hueneme High School, Oxnard
S1507 Garcia, Reyna D. Grade 11, Los Angeles County
What Is the Effect of Sunspots on Radio Reception? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Armando Gonzales
School: California Academy of Mathematics & Science, Carson
S1508 Hatch, Margaret L. Grade 10, San Bernardino County
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star: Adaptive Optics and Its Role in Stellar Scintillation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Steve Levy
School: Upland High School, Upland
S1509 Hicks, Rebecca D. Grade 12, Kern County
Category Award
Slow Flow: A Study of the Effect of Temperature on Viscosity Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Lewis
School: Desert High School, Edwards
S1510 Lewis, Lindsey M. Grade 9, Kern County
Beta Busters and Gamma Grabbers: A Study of Radiation Shield Effectiveness Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Lewis
School: Desert High School, Edwards
S1511 Nitti, Alexis E. Grade 12, Los Angeles County
2 + 2 = Less Than You Think Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Jeff Valentine
School: St. Monica Catholic High School, Santa Monica
S1512 Okita, Nick L. Grade 9, Kern County
The Impact of Construction Materials on the Attenuation of Sound Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Gabriela Scully
School: Stockdale High School, Bakersfield
S1513 Reichert, Peter J. Grade 9, Los Angeles County
What Is the Effect of a Liquid's Temperature on Its Index of Refraction? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Armando Gonzales II
School: California Academy of Mathematics & Science, Carson
S1514 Rucker, Jacob J. Grade 10, San Diego County
Category Award
Quantifying the Effect of Skyglow on the Visibility of Stars Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego
S1599 Pistone, Matt D. Grade 12, Nevada County
The Effects of Radiation and Viscosity on Sonoluminescence Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. John McDaniel
School: Nevada Union High School, Grass Valley
S1599 Tweed, Andrew L. Grade 12, Nevada County
The Effects of Radiation and Viscosity on Sonoluminescence Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. John McDaniel
School: Nevada Union High School, Grass Valley


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