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