2006 Category Winners in
Physics & Astronomy

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First Place: S1504

Casavant, Eric P. Grade 10, Santa Clara County
Helios Anchor Light: A Novel Approach to the Design and Engineering of Anchor Lights with LED's to Increase Efficiency
Advisor: Mr. Bruce Kawanami
School: Monta Vista High School, Cupertino

Second Place: S1514

Rucker, Jacob J. Grade 10, San Diego County
Quantifying the Effect of Skyglow on the Visibility of Stars
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego

Third Place: S1501

Adams, Sarah J. Grade 9, Orange County
The Measurement and Isolation Analysis of Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Emissions from Uranium Decay and Its Daughter Nuclides
Advisor: Mr. Paul Hunt
School: Villa Park High School, Villa Park

Honorable Mention: S1509

Hicks, Rebecca D. Grade 12, Kern County
Slow Flow: A Study of the Effect of Temperature on Viscosity
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Lewis
School: Desert High School, Edwards