Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing

J0201 Meseck, Colleen M. Grade 8, Ventura County
That's the Way the Ball Bounces Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Marilyn Usher
School: La Reina High School, Thousand Oaks
J0201 Aggazzotti, Cristina M. Grade 8, Ventura County
That's the Way the Ball Bounces Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Marilyn Usher
School: La Reina High School, Thousand Oaks
J0202 Alger, Sophie L. Grade 7, Fresno County
What Variable Changes the Speed of the Tennis Ball the Most and Why? Project Abstract
Advisor: Miss Heather Gray
School: Quail Lake Charter School, Clovis
J0203 Hostetler, Andrew B. Grade 6, Placer County
Does Temperature Affect the Way a Ball Bounces? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Don Scott
School: Cain (E.V.) Middle School, Auburn
J0203 Amos, Tyler J. Grade 6, Placer County
Does Temperature Affect the Way a Ball Bounces? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Don Scott
School: Cain (E.V.) Middle School, Auburn
J0204 Berberian, Casey E. Grade 7, Fresno County
What Baseball Brands Bring in the Fans? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Gaylan Langel
School: Clay Elementary School, Kingsburg
J0204 Padilla, Silvester Grade 7, Fresno County
What Baseball Brands Bring in the Fans? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Gaylen Langel
School: Clay Elementary School, Kingsburg
J0205 Bobbitt, Zachary S. Grade 6, Kern County
Too Hot to Handle! Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Betsy Greenfield
School: Stockdale Christian School, Bakersfield
J0206 Chao, Kyle D. Grade 7, San Francisco County
Band At Tension: Measuring Potential Energy in a Stretched Rubber Band Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Jesse Rosales
School: West Portal Lutheran Elementary School, San Francisco
J0207 Fortney, Tyler K.M. Grade 8, Riverside County
The Cutting Edge, Smells Fishy to Me: Analysis of Different Cooking Oils Used to Run a Lawn Edger Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Gloria Munoz-Looney
School: St. Edward's Catholic School, Corona
J0207 Chavarria, Joaquin A., Jr. Grade 8, Riverside County
The Cutting Edge, Smells Fishy to Me: Analysis of Different Cooking Oils Used to Run a Lawn Edger Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Gloria Munoz-Looney
School: St. Edward's Catholic School, Corona
J0208 Cronkite-Ratcliff, Bryce W. Grade 6, San Mateo County
Category Award
Fire Away Trebuchet: An Investigation into the Physical Properties of a Trebuchet Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bill Dolyniuk
School: Woodside Elementary School, Woodside
J0209 Dangerfield, Kyle D. Grade 6, Monterey County
Speedy Substance: A Study of the Effectiveness of Various Lubricants on a Skateboard Bearing Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Shirley Begbie
School: Colton (Walter) Middle School, Monterey
J0210 Dillon, John D. Grade 7, Los Angeles County
The Medieval Trebuchet: An Experiment in Ancient Applied Mechanics and Ballistics Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mark Rickertsen
School: Laurel Hall School, North Hollywood
J0211 Florance, Jamie J., III Grade 8, San Bernardino County
What Performance Part Will Make My Go-ped Go Fastest? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Patricia Egan
School: Henck (Mary Putnam) Intermediate School, Lake Arrowhead
J0212 Fox, Mark W. Grade 7, San Diego County
Mountain, Road, or BMX: Which Helmet Type Works Best? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Theresa McKinney
School: Our Lady of Grace School, El Cajon
J0213 Freund, Katelyn M. Grade 6, Santa Clara County
Robot Efficiency Test Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Gabrielle Feldman
School: Old Orchard School, Campbell
J0213 Mehaffey, Charlotte A. Grade 6, Santa Clara County
Robot Efficiency Test Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Gabrielle Feldman
School: Old Orchard School, Campbell
J0214 Girard, Ian R. Grade 8, Humboldt County
Category Award
Lasers See Like Salmon Eyes Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Diana Skiles
School: Jacoby Creek Elementary School, Bayside
J0214 Girard, Carlyn J. Grade 6, Humboldt County
Category Award
Lasers See Like Salmon Eyes Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Diana Skiles
School: Jacoby Creek Elementary School, Bayside
J0215 Gomez, Nicholas G. Grade 7, San Diego County
Let There Be Lift Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Christopher Kuhn
School: St. John School, Encinitas
J0216 Handfelt, Matthew T. Grade 8, San Diego County
Will It Fly the Farthest? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego
J0217 Karlsson, Stefan E. Grade 6, San Bernardino County
Roller Coaster Fun, Falls, Forces, and Physics Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Angela Tambornini
School: St. Adelaide School, Highland
J0218 Keane, Evan P. Grade 7, San Mateo County
House Saver Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Ellen Witter
School: Central Middle School, San Carlos
J0219 Kedzierski, Nancy A. Grade 8, Kern County
Category Award
I Don't Want to Hear It! A Study of the Efficiency of Various Soundproofing Materials Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Anne Lemme
School: Ollivier (Leon H.) Junior High School, Bakersfield
J0220 Lakhanpal, Nitish Grade 6, Orange County
Roll... RUMBLE: An Experiment on the Factors that Affect the Unlocking of Magnetic Potential Energy Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mark Hobbs
School: Fairmont Private - Edgewood Campus, Santa Ana
J0221 Leal, Steven Grade 7, Tulare County
Maglev Trains Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Luis Leal
School: Green Acres Middle School, Visalia
J0221 Welker, Ryan Grade 7, Tulare County
Maglev Trains Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Luis Leal
School: Green Acres Middle School, Visalia
J0222 Mahan, Cameo A. Grade 7, San Benito County
Environmental Conditions that Affect a Rubber Ball Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Brown
School: Rancho San Justo Junior High School, Hollister
J0223 McMorrow, Ryan W. Grade 8, San Mateo County
Rubber Meets the Road Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bill Dolyniuk
School: Woodside Elementary School, Woodside
J0224 Mendonsa, Aaron John Grade 7, Orange County
Seismometers: Earthquake Detection Devices Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Papke
School: MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate School, Santa Ana
J0225 Rocha, Mark A. Grade 7, Fresno County
Slip and Fall: Determining the Most Effective Non-Slip Surface Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Carl Gong
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger
J0226 Rueda, Garrett D. Grade 8, San Diego County
How Does the Nigerian Pot-In-Pot Refrigeration System Perform in the Climate of Ramona, California? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Frank Lucio
School: Peirce (Olive) Middle School, Ramona
J0227 Salveson, Peter N. Grade 7, Orange County
Anti-Gravity Vehicles?!?! Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Peter Salveson
School: St. Margaret's Episcopal School, San Juan Capistrano
J0228 Schroeder, Joshua R. Grade 7, San Diego County
Which Bat Has the Most Pop? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Geoff Martin
School: Pershing (John J.) Middle School, San Diego
J0229 Smet, Brianna N. Grade 8, San Luis Obispo County
Batters Up Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Wendy McKeown
School: Atascadero Junior High School, Atascadero
J0230 St.Hilaire, Griffin P. Grade 7, San Diego County
Category Award
Effects of Stiffness and Density on a Material's Natural Frequency Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Perry Thompson
School: Del Dios Middle School, Escondido
J0231 Stainer, Mark P. Grade 8, Kern County
The Need For Speed: A Comparison of Solar Cells vs. Fuel Cells for Powering a Model Car Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Ball
School: Norris Middle School, Bakersfield
J0232 Toby, Brandy L. Grade 7, San Diego County
Effects of Hardness vs. Softness on Roller Skate Wheels Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Geof Martin
School: Pershing (John J.) Middle School, San Diego
J0233 Wulke, Charles R. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
The Effects of Newton's Laws of Motion on an Ancient Weapon, the Trebuchet Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Jeffery Fox
School: St. Bede the Venerable School, La Canada
J0234 Yacko, Ricky M., Jr. Grade 7, San Diego County
Which Golf Ball Goes the Farthest? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Diane Hamilton
School: Rio Seco Elementary School, Santee
J0235 Zarachoff, Matthew M. Grade 6, Los Angeles County
Does the Size of a Flywheel Affect How Much Energy It Can Store? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Barbara Wachter
School: Sierra Canyon Middle School, Chatsworth
J0299 Patrick, Taylor K. Grade 7, San Mateo County
Water Waves: The Ultimate Energy Source Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bill Dolyniuk
School: Woodside Elementary School, Woodside


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