CSSF Category Awards: 2017
Physics & Astronomy
Senior Division
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- S1810 — First Place
- Rachel Guo, Grade 11
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Justin L. Xie, Grade 11 ![portrait](../pictures/Portrait/images/anon_ss.gif)
Identification of Type Ia Supernova Explosion Mechanisms in Dwarf Spheroidal Galaxies
Advisor: Dr. Evan Kirby
School: Harker (The) School, San Jose, Santa Clara County, Irvington High School, Fremont, Alameda County
- S1803 — Second Place
- Dominic H. Catanzaro, Grade 12
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Quick Aligning Telescopes
Advisor: Mrs. Marjan Rafie
School: Cathedral Catholic High School, San Diego, San Diego County
- S1807 — Third Place
- Gabriel A. Damon, Grade 12
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Anita Ilango, Grade 12 ![portrait](../pictures/Portrait/images/anon_ss.gif)
Megha Ilango, Grade 12 ![portrait](../pictures/Portrait/images/anon_ss.gif)
Kinematics of H-alpha Emitting Stars in Andromeda
Advisor: Dr. Puragra Guhathakurta
School: Cupertino High School, Cupertino, Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz High School, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County
- S1801 — Fourth Place
- Ryan M. Beam, Grade 9
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Testing How Infill Affects the Conductivity of 3D Printed Heat Shields
Advisor: Mr. John Postovit
School: Scotts Valley High School, Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz County
- S1813 — Honorable Mention
- Jonathan (Jack) K.H. Inouye, Grade 10
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Improving Solar Panel Efficiency: The Effects of a Liquid Cooling System on Energy Production
Advisor: Mrs. Brenda Royce
School: University High School, Fresno, Fresno County
- S1817 — Honorable Mention
- Andrew T. Land, Grade 9
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Measuring Planck's Constant: Adventures in Watt Balance Land
Advisor: Dr. Jayne Hastedt
School: Carlmont High School, Belmont, San Mateo County
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