CSSF Category Awards: 2009
Physics & Astronomy

Senior Division

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S1911 — First Place

Tejas A. Navaratna, Grade 11
A Dying Star: The Effects of the Post-Main Sequence Sun on the Biological Sustainability of Various Solar System Objects
Advisor: Ms. Amanda Alonzo
School: Lynbrook High School, San Jose, Santa Clara County

S1910 — Second Place

Dylan E. Moore, Grade 9
A Photoelectrochemical Cell to Obtain Hydrogen from Water with Visible Light
Advisor: Ms. Maafi Gueye
School: Anderson (Arthur) Community Learning Center, Alameda, Alameda County

S1917 — Third Place

Shannon E. Willard, Grade 10
Detecting the Coriolis Effect in a Hose
Advisor: Mr. Michael Nakaue
School: Woodbridge High School, Irvine, Orange County

S1913 — Fourth Place

William F. Paja, Grade 9
Solar Cells: Berries vs. Leaves
Advisor: Dr. Joseph D. Cocozza
School: Bravo (Francisco) Medical Magnet High School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

S1904 — Honorable Mention

Mark D. Canning, Grade 11
A Study of the Effect of the Curvature of Spacetime on the Speed of a Graviton as Perceived by an Outside Observer
Advisor: Mr. Mark Grubb
School: Desert High School, Edwards, Kern County

S1909 — Honorable Mention

Wyatt C. Gormley, Grade 10
Reflections on Reflection
Advisor: Dr. Nikki Malhotra
School: Thousand Oaks High School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County