Santa BarbaraCountyScience Fair
2017 Winners
from GVJHS
2017 Grand Award Winners
Best in Division
Junior High - Physics, Electronics, and Computer Sciences ($100 cash)(507) Can Light Curves Determine the Outcome of a SupernovaStudent: Thomas Radujko
Junior High - Mechanical and Earth Sciences
($100 cash)(609) The Effect of Cedarwood Oil (Cedrus Atlanticus) on High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)Student: Wesley Lin
2017 Divisional Award Winners
Junior High - Botany and Zoology Division
Silver Medal(103) The Most Water Retentive Soil Combination That Can Support Life for the Alfalfa PlantStudent: Noah Weitzel
Junior High - Behavioral, Cognitive & Social Sciences Division
Bronze Medal
(208) How Does the Use of Technology Affect Patience?
Student: Nathaniel Soderman
Junior High - Environmental Sciences Division
Bronze Medal
(306) Assessing Air Quality Using Sound
Student: Shashank Thattai
Silver Medal
(309) The Effect of Treated Tap Water On Bean Plant Growth
Student: Kellen Tressler
Junior High - Physics, Electronics & Computer Sciences Division
Bronze Medal
(508) The Effects of Wifi Signals When Sleeping
Student: Volkan Ozten
Gold Medal ($50 cash)
(515) Determining Speed of Light in Corn Syrup Solutions
Student: Rachel Lin
(507) Can Light Curves Determine the Outcome of a Supernova
Student: Thomas Radujko
Junior High - Mechanical and Earth Sciences DivisionGold Medal ($50 cash)(605) Propulsion Possibilities: Finding the Most Efficient Propellers for NanobotsStudent: Jaden Notehelfer(609) The Effect of Cedarwood Oil (Cedrus Atlanticus) on High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)Student: Wesley Lin
Junior High - Engineering Division
Bronze Medal(705) Efficiency of RocketStovesStudent: William Penkala
2017 Special Award Winners
Will Winn Memorial Award
Inspiring GoletaValley Junior High Students to Do Science ($25 cash)(407) The Effect of Flour on the Rise of BreadStudent: Alexandra Mora Leyva
(504) Compound Bow vs Recurve Bow vs LongbowStudent: Matthew Kleeburg
(511) Is Premium Gas Worth the Extra Cash?Student: Teddy Fredeen
(212) Eating Through the Week: The Effect of Time on Food ChoiceStudent: Monserratt Carbajal
Air & Waste Management Association
Outstanding projects with recommendations for improving the environment ($50 cash)(605) Propulsion Possibilities: Finding the Most Efficient Propellers for NanobotsStudent: Jaden Notehelfer
(609) The Effect of Cedarwood Oil (Cedrus Atlanticus) on High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)Student: Wesley Lin
Water Conservation Special Award
Runners up for best project related to water resources, fresh water supplies, and water conservation ($100 cash)(103) The Most Water Retentive Soil Combination That Can Support Life for the Alfalfa PlantStudent: Noah Weitzel
Outstanding Project in Physics, Electronics, or Computer Science
Honorable Mention
(605) Propulsion Possibilities: Finding the Most Efficient Propellers for Nanobots
Student: Jaden Notehelfer
Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit
Best Project in Astronomy ($300 cash)(507) Can Light Curves Determine the Outcome of a SupernovaStudent: Thomas Radujko
BroadcomMASTERS Nominees
(609) The Effect of Cedarwood Oil (Cedrus Atlanticus) on High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)Student: Wesley Lin(507) Can Light Curves Determine the Outcome of a SupernovaStudent: Thomas Radujko
CaliforniaState Science Fair
CSSF Alternate
(309) The Effect of Treated Tap Water On Bean Plant GrowthStudent: Kellen Tressler
CSSF Qualifiers
(605) Propulsion Possibilities: Finding the Most Efficient Propellers for NanobotsStudent: Jaden Notehelfer
(609) The Effect of Cedarwood Oil (Cedrus Atlanticus) on High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)Student: Wesley Lin
(515) Determining Speed of Light in Corn Syrup SolutionsStudent: Rachel Lin
(507) Can Light Curves Determine the Outcome of a SupernovaStudent: Thomas Radujko