1996 Category Winners in
Physics & Astronomy

First Place: J1221

Simonian, Hrach H. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Design and Analysis of a Nd:YAG Laser
Advisor: Ms. Marine Mardirian
School: Chamlian Armenian School, Glendale

Second Place: J1213

Kopp, Kimberly A. Grade 8, Fresno County
What Color of Light Works Best? Measurement of the Attenuation of Light in a Fiber Optic Cable as a Function of the Wav
Advisor: Mr. Richard Kinney
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis

Third Place: J1217

Piercy, Eric S. Grade 7, Fresno County
Catch the View
Advisor: Mrs. Barbara Hansen
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis

Honorable Mention: J1223

Tangonan, Cristina E. Grade 7, Ventura County
What Angle do you Shoot Off a Projectile for it to Travel the Longest Distance? What Path does the Projectile Take?
Advisor: Ms. Judy Burnett
School: Green (E.O.) Junior High School, Oxnard