Physics & Astronomy

Sponsored by: Computer Sciences Corp.

J1201 Bair, Michael S. Grade 7, Kern County

Specific Heat of Metals
Advisor: Mrs. Patricia Abbasi
School: St. Francis School, Bakersfield

J1202 Carr, Kimberly M. Grade 7, San Mateo County

The Effectiveness of Sunscreens
Advisor: Dr. Royal Ingersoll
School: Crystal Springs Uplands School, Hillsborough

J1203 Chang, Jennifer I. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

The Power of Light: Refraction through Different Solutions
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Soule
School: Brightwood Elementary School, Monterey Park

J1204 Chen, Bonnie G. Grade 8, Orange County

Which Type of Material is Best for Heat Conservation?
Advisor: Mr. Steve Goldzman
School: Hewes Middle School, Santa Ana

J1205 Cope, Nathan D. Grade 7, Kern County

The Optimum Angle for the Maximum Distance Traveled by a Dart
Advisor: Mrs. Martha Ditter
School: Murray Junior High School, Ridgecrest

J1206 Gergurich, Benjamin W. Grade 7, San Diego County

Can Solid Wastes be Used as Insulators?
Advisor: Ms. Patricia Kapov
School: St. Patrick's Elementary School, San Diego

J1207 Hardy, Jason R. Grade 7, San Diego County

Solar Collectors: A Comparison Study of PVC, Copper, and Rubber
Advisor: Mrs. Nina Kurtz
School: School of the Madeleine, San Diego

J1208 Hatch, Stephen A. Grade 8, Fresno County

Pitching Speed
Advisor: Mrs. Brenda Read
School: Kastner Intermediate School, Fresno

J1209 Herrera, Carmela Grade 7, Ventura County

Which Type of Cover Best Attracts and Keeps Heat in Swimming Pools?
Advisor: Ms. Constance Belsi
School: Santa Clara Elementary School, Oxnard

J1210 Howard, Ryan M. Grade 7, San Mateo County

The Effect of Different Materials on Heat Gain and Heat Loss in a Solar Collector
Advisor: Mrs. Lucille Uldrick
School: Notre Dame Elementary School, Belmont

J1211 Iacuaniello, Jeff A. Grade 7, Humboldt County

The Tee to Be
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Lane
School: Pacific Union Elementary School, Arcata

J1212 Kalalang, Maria Ivmer R. Grade 7, Fresno County

The Quickest Way Between Two Points is Not Always a Line!
Advisor: Mrs. Brenda Read
School: Kastner Intermediate School, Fresno

J1213 Le, Quan QN Grade 8, Santa Clara County

Pin Hole Viewer
Advisor: Mrs. Laura Randall
School: Fair (J. Wilbur) Middle School, San Jose

J1214 McNeal, Meridith R. Grade 8, Ventura County

Beat the Heat
Advisor: Ms. Denise Moss
School: Colina Intermediate School, Thousand Oaks

J1215 Mills, Erin E. Grade 7, Orange County

What Type of Insulation Keeps a Soda Can Coolest?
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Geary
School: St. Angela Merici Elementary School, Brea

J1216 Pearson, Brittney A. Grade 7, Fresno County

Effectiveness of Various Types of Fabrics in Reducing Body Heat Loss
Advisor: Mr. Edward Case
School: Centerville Elementary School, Sanger

J1217 Sammuli, Brian S. Grade 8, San Diego County

Spectral Analysis of a Plucked String: Exploring the Limits of an Electromagnetic Pickup
Advisor: Ms. Maryanna Warner
School: Del Dios Middle School, Escondido

J1218 Smith, Jhared P. Grade 8, Ventura County

Which Selected Materials Best Insulate Against Heat?
Advisor: Mrs. Susan Falk
School: Los Cerritos Intermediate School, Thousand Oaks

J1219 Taslakian, Armen Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Alcohols in Cloud Chambers
Advisor: Ms. Marine Mardirian
School: Chamlian Armenian School, Glendale

J1220 Thomas, Baley L. Grade 8, Lassen County

Metal Mania
Advisor: Mr. Abe Hathaway
School: Big Valley Intermediate School, Bieber

J1222 Whitaker, Robbie R. Grade 8, Glenn County

Which Size Reflects the Most Heat?
Advisor: Ms. Taylor
School: Price (C.K.) Middle School, Orland

J1298 Danakian, Lusine T. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Relationship between Conductivity and Temperature in Electrolytes
Advisor: Mr. Mark Abajian
School: Pilibos (Alex) Armenian School, Los Angeles

J1299 Bonney, Cameron R. Grade 8, San Diego County

Vertical Size Segregation of Vibrating Granular Media in Cylinders of Varying Diameters
Advisor: Ms. Kelli James
School: Bell (Alexander Graham) Junior High School, San Diego