Physics & Astronomy

J1501 Aaron, Skye Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Measuring the Speed of Light: To Jupiter and Beyond Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Midge Kimble
School: Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada Flintridge

J1502 Abdo, Devon L. Grade 7, Orange County

Solar Tubes vs. Conventional Fluorescent and Incandescent Light Bulbs Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Nadia Oggiano
School: St. Anne School, Laguna Niguel

J1503 Adams, Sarah J. Grade 7, Orange County

Eddy Who? The Study of Alternating Magnetic Fields and Their Effect on Non-ferrous Conductors Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Roy Kaleikau
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim

J1504 Beshir, Sarah M. Grade 6, Los Angeles County

The Greenhouse Effect Project Abstract
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: New Horizon School, Pasadena

J1505 Blanchard, Peter K. Grade 7, San Diego County

Stellar Parallax Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Tom Smith
School: La Jolla Country Day School, La Jolla

J1506 Brown, Matthew D. Grade 8, Ventura County

A Comparison of the Adhesion of Liquids on Regular Shapes Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Brent Susman
School: Ocean View Junior High School, Oxnard

J1507 Brown, Rachel E. Grade 8, San Diego County

Catch a Wave: Choosing the Right Soundboard Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Sally Sondreal
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego

J1508 Bryant, Janell P. Grade 8, San Diego County

The Whispering Gallery Effect: Sound Propagation Near a Curved Surface Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Christina Collins
School: Diegueno Middle School, Encinitas

J1509 Burnworth, Gabriel H. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

Ruben's Tube Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ron Pembleton
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara

J1510 Cronkite-Ratcliff, Bryce W. Grade 7, San Mateo County

Enlightenment: A Study of the Wavelike Properties of Light Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bill Dolyniuk
School: Woodside Elementary School, Woodside

J1511 Denton, Emily L. Grade 7, San Mateo County

Liquid Viscosity and Temperature Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Debbie Trimble
School: St. Charles School, San Carlos

J1512 Dewey, Steven P. Grade 6, Humboldt County

Liquid Light Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Lane
School: Pacific Union School, Arcata

J1513 Edwards, Shay C. Grade 7, Riverside County

Transmissivity: Observations of Gas in the Infrared Spectrum Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. William Cross
School: Norco Intermediate School, Norco

J1514 Eisenstein, Lizzie A. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Good Conductors: The Comparison of Thermal Conductivity for Different Metals Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Emily Hoffman
School: South Pasadena Middle School, South Pasadena

J1514 Kitada, Heather H. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Good Conductors: The Comparison of Thermal Conductivity for Different Metals Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Emily Hoffman
School: South Pasadena Middle School, South Pasadena

J1515 Fraser, Leandra A. Grade 8, Riverside County

How Low Can It Go? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Steven Rex
School: Vista Heights Middle School, Moreno Valley

J1516 Grasel, Kevin T. Grade 6, Ventura County

Safely Thawing Meat Used while Backpacking Project Abstract
Advisor: Miss Lissa Crowell
School: Chaparral Middle School, Moorpark

J1517 Hahn, Jeremy M. Grade 8, San Diego County

Category Award
Using Solutions' Absorbance Spectra to Predict Their Heating by Light Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego

J1518 Hauser, Karen A. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

Category Award
What Didge You Hear? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ron Pembleton
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara

J1519 Heydeman, Matthew T.E. Grade 7, Monterey County

Cold Nuclear Fusion Project Abstract
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: San Benancio Middle School, Salinas

J1520 Hu, Philip B. Grade 8, San Diego County

Zero Gravity Elevator Experiment Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Tom Smith
School: La Jolla Country Day School, La Jolla

J1521 Iverson, Adam A. Grade 8, San Diego County

Does the Temperature of a Magnet Affect Its Strength? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ron Smedley
School: Holy Trinity School, El Cajon

J1522 Krol, Jonathan Grade 7, Los Angeles County

Standing Waves Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. John Shirajian
School: Ribet Academy, Los Angeles

J1523 Leung, Kristina J. Grade 8, San Diego County

Frequency Relationship of Notes in Musical Harmony Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Sally Sondreal
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego

J1524 Quillin, Brynna R. Grade 7, San Mateo County

Archimedes, Blubber, and Bladders: How Fish Achieve Neutral Buoyancy Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Ellen Witter
School: Central Middle School, San Carlos

J1524 Ligh, Nicole B. Grade 7, San Mateo County

Archimedes, Blubber, and Bladders: How Fish Achieve Neutral Buoyancy Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Ellen Witter
School: Central Middle School, San Carlos

J1525 Maciosek, Aaron J. Grade 8, Riverside County

The Greater Insulator Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Manisha Brahmbhatt
School: Palm Desert Middle School, Palm Desert

J1526 Morgosh, Andrew C. Grade 8, San Diego County

The Effectiveness of Recycled Materials as Thermal Insulation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas

J1527 Morikawa, Megan K. Grade 8, San Diego County

Saltwater and Sound Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Maureen Quessenberry
School: San Diego School/Creative & Performing Arts, San Diego

J1528 Morikis, Vasilios A. Grade 8, Riverside County

Measurement of True Noon Time Using the Sundial Principle Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Karen Westerling
School: Gage (Matthew) Middle School, Riverside

J1529 Pearson, Aaron M. Grade 7, Riverside County

The Most Efficient Automobile Sunshade Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Steve Kinney
School: Woodcrest Christian School, Riverside

J1530 Rucker, Jacob J. Grade 8, San Diego County

Category Award
Quantifying the Effect of Skyglow on the Visibility of Stars: Year II Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas

J1531 Schmidt, Zachary R. Grade 8, Santa Cruz County

Black Holes: An Analysis of Black Hole Thermodynamics Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Randolph Schmidt
School: Kirby (Georgiana Bruce) Preparatory High Sch, Santa Cruz

J1532 Smith, Harrison G. Grade 8, San Diego County

Do Acoustic Tiles Really Block Sound? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Rosemary Armour
School: San Diego Jewish Academy, San Diego

J1533 Soderstrom, Eric K. Grade 8, San Mateo County

How Does Sugar Density Affect the Index of Refraction of Water? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Michael Jefferson
School: Ralston Middle School, Belmont

J1534 Zellman, Andrew L. Grade 6, Mendocino County

I'm Camping, I'm Cold, and I'm Cranky: Which Insulating Sportswear Fabric Will Make Me the Happiest Camper? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Danny Armanino
School: St. Mary of the Angels, Ukiah

J1598 Duffin, Jakob R. Grade 10, Tulare County

Wood Business Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Steve Tsuboi
School: Sunnyside Union Elementary School, Strathmore

J1599 King, Kimberly A. Grade 7, Riverside County

What Do Lasers Go Through? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Steve Kinney
School: Woodcrest Christian School, Riverside