Engineering Research

J0801 Abbamonto, Christopher Grade 7, Orange County

The Effect of Washing on Fire Retardant Sleepwear
Advisor: Mr. David Houston
School: Newhart (Fred L., Jr.) Elementary School, Mission Viejo

J0802 Belcher, Katie A. Grade 7, Ventura County

Which Fabric is Most Flammable?
Advisor: Mr. Timothy Peddicord
School: Fremont (John C.) Intermediate School, Oxnard

J0803 Bowles, J. P. Grade 8, Siskiyou County

How Would Wood Compare?
Advisor: Mr. Dennis Chitwood
School: Sisson Elementary School, Mt. Shasta

J0804 Brandwein, Elliott J. Grade 8, San Diego County

Efficiency and Microwave Distribution in Microwave Ovens
Advisor: Ms. Karen Wellner
School: San Diego Hebrew Day School, San Diego

J0805 Bryson, Chace J. Grade 7, Tehama County

What Upper Structure is Strongest?
Advisor: Mr. Jim Cox
School: Los Molinos Elementary School, Los Molinos

J0806 Chen, Irene A. Grade 8, San Diego County

Experimenting With and Simulating Patterns of Tampering in Industrial Engineering
Advisor: Ms. Bonnie Stephens
School: Muirlands Middle School, La Jolla

J0807 Clark, David J. Grade 8, Kern County

One Cup or Two? For Your Hot Chocolate
Advisor: Kelly Richers
School: Norris Middle School, Bakersfield

J0808 Cockrell, Ross J. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

The Economy of Dishwashing Detergents Determined by Their Effect on the Surface Tension of Water
Advisor: Dr. Richard A. Boolootian
School: Mirman School for Gifted Children, Los Angeles

J0809 Coleman, Gregory F. Grade 8, Orange County

Expansion of Wood: The Effect of Humidity
Advisor: Mr. Mark Sontag
School: Lakeside Middle School, Irvine

J0810 Collins, Tracy L. Grade 8, Ventura County

Solid Rocket Motor Evaluation
Advisor: Mr. Craig Fox
School: Redwood Intermediate Junior High School, Thousand Oaks

J0811 Costello, Christina E. Grade 8, Riverside County

Wood Durability
Advisor: Mr. Vance Usui
School: Loma Vista Middle School, Riverside

J0812 Crites, Kellie J. Grade 7, Modoc County

Spaghetti on Your Tee
Advisor: Lane Bates
School: Modoc Middle School, Alturas

J0813 Fernandez, Shaun P. Grade 7, San Bernardino County

Electricity After Fossil Fuels Through Wind Power
Advisor: Ms. Helen Mercier
School: Yokley (Grace) Elementary School, Ontario

J0814 Fields, Alexa W. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

The Burning of Selected Hardwoods and Softwoods
Advisor: Dr. Richard A. Boolootian
School: Mirman School for Gifted Children, Los Angeles

J0815 Friedland, Scott N. Grade 8, Fresno County

Load Bearing Walls
Advisor: Mr. Ray Hurado
School: Clark (C. Todd) Intermediate School, Clovis

J0816 Goldberg, Steven B. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

An Experimental VAWT Blade Design
Advisor: Mrs. Margery Lee Weitkamp
School: Chaminade Middle School, Chatsworth

J0817 Harris, Jean-Christopher H. Grade 8, San Diego County

Determining the Ignition Point of Different Fabrics
Advisor: Ms. Lindy Delaney
School: Rancho Santa Fe Middle School, Rancho Santa Fe

J0818 Hawk, Darren J. Grade 8, San Luis Obispo County

Which Tennis Ball Brand Retains its Bounce Best: Wilson, Penn, or Spaulding?
Advisor: Mr. Richard Bartel
School: North County Christian School, Atascadero

J0819 Heath, Marisa A. Grade 7, Glenn County

Which Propeller Generates More Electricity?
Advisor: Mr. Tom Campbell
School: Price (C.K.) Middle School, Orland

J0820 Hecock, Aaron A. Grade 8, San Diego County

Microwaves as a Disinfection Method for Contact Lenses
Advisor: Mr. Steve Huyett
School: Diegueno Junior High School, Encinitas

J0821 Herinckx, Christina R. Grade 7, Ventura County

Paper Towels: The Quest for the Quicker Picker Upper
Advisor: Mrs. Jean M. Martin
School: Santa Clara Elementary School, Oxnard

J0822 Hsu, Alice E. Grade 7, Ventura County

Dogs Opinion
Advisor: Mr. George
School: Balboa Junior High School, Ventura

J0823 Huang, Wally S. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Shake, Rattle, and Roll: The Best Building Structure Shape to Withstand an Earthquake
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Soule
School: Brightwood Elementary School, Monterey Park

J0824 Hunt, James K. Grade 8, Riverside County

Paper Towels: A Matter of Strength
Advisor: Mr. Doug Wells
School: Coombs (Susan B.) Intermediate School, Banning

J0825 Kimberling, Owen M. Grade 8, Fresno County

The Strength of Cement
Advisor: Dale Halderman
School: Centerville Elementary School, Sanger

J0826 Kung, Edmund G. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

The Output of Flat Fanblades at Various Angles
Advisor: Ms. Elaine Miller
School: Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada Flintridge

J0827 Lambert, Jason P. Grade 8, Orange County

Batteries: Which is Best?
Advisor: Mrs. Judy Statti
School: St. Irenaeus Catholic Elementary School, Cypress

J0828 Loucks, Adam S. Grade 8, Santa Clara County

The Mathematical Analysis of Round and Elliptical Gears by Torque
Advisor: Ms. Felita Brennan
School: Monroe (James) Middle School, San Jose

J0829 Martinson, Eric B. Grade 8, Kern County

Pretzel Physics
Advisor: Ms. Patricia Davis
School: Sierra Junior High School, Bakersfield

J0830 Mattison, Nichole R. Grade 7, Humboldt County

Insulating Effectiveness
Advisor: Mrs. Susan Thurber
School: Arcata Christian School, Arcata

J0831 Meyring, Ryan K. Grade 7, Ventura County

What is the Most Effective Cleaner for Cleaning Spots on Carpets in a Home?
Advisor: Ms. Debby Kimmel
School: Fremont (John C.) Intermediate School, Oxnard

J0832 Monroe, Richard S. Grade 9, Riverside County

How Does Electromagnetic Activity Affect the Light Transmission Capabilities of Fiber Optics?
Advisor: Mr. Phil Beach
School: Centennial High School, Corona

J0833 Owens, Jason L. Grade 8, San Bernardino County

Hidden Strength: Design Versus Quantity
Advisor: Ms. Diane Morenp
School: Alta Loma Junior High School, Alta Loma

J0834 Palm, Carrie A. Grade 8, Ventura County

Oil Removal from Birds' Feathers
Advisor: Ms. Denise Moss
School: Colina Intermediate School, Thousand Oaks

J0835 Palmer, John L. Grade 8, Riverside County

Which Glue Holds Molding Wood Best?
Advisor: Mr. Robert Allbaugh
School: Vista Heights Middle School, Moreno Valley

J0836 Ransburg, Meredith Grade 8, San Diego County

Combustion Characteristics of Synthetic and Cotton Fiber Blends
Advisor: Ms. Nancy Miller
School: Bell (Alexander Graham) Junior High School, San Diego

J0837 Redmon, Christopher M. Grade 7, Riverside County

Are Fabric Softeners/Static Removers Really Effective in Removing Static Electricity?
Advisor: Ms. Joyce Ehlers
School: Chemawa Middle School, Riverside

J0838 Reyes, Vincent C. Grade 8, San Diego County

Comparative Analysis of Anti-Bacterial Versus Deodorant Soaps
Advisor: Ms. Nancy Miller
School: Bell (Alexander Graham) Junior High School, San Diego

J0839 Shade, Heather L. Grade 7, San Bernardino County

Grandma vs. Technology
Advisor: Mr. John George
School: Twenty Nine Palms Junior High School, Twenty Nine Palms

J0840 Speegle, Doug E. Grade 7, Kern County

Which Kind of Hamburger Spoils the Fastest?
Advisor: Mrs. Martha Ditter
School: Murray Junior High School, Ridgecrest

J0841 Starr, Desi M. Grade 8, Riverside County

What is the Best Insulator for a House?
Advisor: Ms. Maria Cianciotto
School: Margarita Middle School, Temecula

J0842 Thomas, Holly F. Grade 8, Monterey County

Fats in Fast Food Hamburgers
Advisor: Mr. Craig Hohenberger
School: Carmel Middle School, Carmel

J0843 Tormey, Kelley M. Grade 8, Riverside County

What's the Best Clean-Up Solution for an Oil Spill?
Advisor: Ms. Maria Cianciotto
School: Margarita Middle School, Temecula

J0844 Tran, Hung C. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Which Sand is the Strongest?
Advisor: Chris Bombrys
School: Burbank (Luther) Junior High School, Los Angeles

J0845 Vogel, Christine M. Grade 8, Riverside County

Which Type of Thermos Bottle Keeps Water Hot the Longest?
Advisor: Mr. Robert Allbaugh
School: Vista Heights Middle School, Moreno Valley

J0846 Weidner, Heather R. Grade 7, San Bernardino County

What's Poppin'? The Effects of the Environment on the Poppability of Popcorn
Advisor: Mrs. Susan Sylvia
School: Townsend (Robert O.) Junior High School, Chino Hills

J0847 Wentz, Kenneth M. Grade 8, San Bernardino County

Which Burns Longer and Hotter: Natural Wood or an Artificial Log?
Advisor: Mr. Robert Harmon
School: Twenty Nine Palms Junior High School, Twenty Nine Palms

J0848 Widner, Robert D. Grade 8, San Diego County

Biodegradation of Plastic Grocery Bags
Advisor: Mr. Perry Thompson
School: Del Dios Middle School, Escondido

J0849 Woodbury, Brandon B. Grade 7, Fresno County

Do Anti-Plaque Agents Work?
Advisor: Mr. Ray Hurado
School: Clark (C. Todd) Intermediate School, Clovis