2004 Category Winners in
Physics & Astronomy

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First Place: J1530

Rucker, Jacob J. Grade 8, San Diego County
Quantifying the Effect of Skyglow on the Visibility of Stars: Year II
Advisor: Ms. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas

Second Place: J1517

Hahn, Jeremy M. Grade 8, San Diego County
Using Solutions' Absorbance Spectra to Predict Their Heating by Light
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego

Third Place: J1501

Aaron, Skye Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Measuring the Speed of Light: To Jupiter and Beyond
Advisor: Mrs. Midge Kimble
School: Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada Flintridge

Honorable Mention: J1518

Hauser, Karen A. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County
What Didge You Hear?
Advisor: Mr. Ron Pembleton
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara