2001 Category Winners in
Physics & Astronomy

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First Place: J1401

Balmert, Emily C., Grade 8
The Impact of Thermal Expansion on Sea Level
Advisor: Mr. Marc Whitaker
School: Hillsdale Middle School, El Cajon, San Diego County

Second Place: J1414

Krikorian, Shant, Jr., Grade 8
Finding Planck's Constant Using the Photoelectric Effect Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Hagop Injeyan
School: Chamlian (Vahan & Anoush) Armenian School, Glendale, Los Angeles County

Third Place: J1416

Luna, Arturo, Grade 8
Brake Fluid Batteries Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael McLaughlin
School: Ocean View Junior High School, Oxnard, Ventura County

Honorable Mention: J1402

Bekker, Lidiya, Jr., Grade 8
Graphical Determination of Absolute Zero
Advisor: Mr. Robert Voiles
School: Palms Magnet Middle School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County