CSSF Category Awards: 2009
Physics & Astronomy

Junior Division

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J1917 — First Place

Stewart H. Wirick, Grade 8
Will a Guitar String Vibrate Forever in the Vacuum of Space?
Advisor: Mrs. Patricia Wundrow
School: Grauer School, The, Encinitas, San Diego County

J1914 — Second Place

Steven H. Park, Grade 6
Proving Universal Gravitation by Warping Space-Time
Advisor: Mr. Mark Pashky
School: Heritage (The) School, Phelan, San Bernardino County

J1918 — Third Place

Cynthia L. Yin, Grade 7
How Do Varying Amplitudes, Weights, and Lengths Affect the Period of Motion of a Pendulum?
Advisor: Ms. Denise Agapoff
School: Colina Middle School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County

J1903 — Fourth Place

Claire V. Appelmans, Grade 8
Seeing Through the Haze: What Light Penetrates Wildfire Smoke?
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Lane
School: Pacific Union School, Arcata, Humboldt County

J1907 — Honorable Mention

Clarke J. Esmerian, Grade 8
Across the Universe
Advisor: Ms. Natalie Ijames
School: Newcastle Elementary School, Newcastle, Placer County