Mathematics & Software

J1201 Akbari, Farhad Grade 8, San Diego County
To Buy or Not to Buy Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Hanan Deeb
School: Islamic School of San Diego, San Diego
J1202 Brown, Tristan R. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
The Function of Diffusion Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Louis Garcia
School: Viewpoint School, Calabasas
J1203 Filippenko, Benjamin I. Grade 6, Orange County
Simulated Billiard Ball Paths Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ivan Filippenko
School: Eastshore Elementary School, Irvine
J1204 Gerstoft, Philip Grade 8, San Diego County
Creating a Tic Tac Toe Computer Program Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Micheal Mertz
School: Muirlands Middle School, La Jolla
J1205 Gnanasekaran, Aruna O. Grade 8, Fresno County
Category Award
Pi of Pieces Unlimited: A Continuation Project Abstract
Advisor: Miss Amie Mazzoni
School: Kastner (George W.) Intermediate School, Fresno
J1206 Haro, Ariana G. Grade 8, San Bernardino County
Magnitude Math: A Study of Mathematical Patterns Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Daniel Morse
School: Harris (Ruth O.) Middle School, Bloomington
J1207 Hathout, Leith G. Grade 6, Los Angeles County
Endless Snowflake: Constructing Shapes with Infinite Perimeters and Finite Areas Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Andrea Zima
School: New Horizon School, Pasadena
J1208 Hirshman, Gregory A. Grade 8, San Diego County
The Pleasure of Pi Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Tom Smith
School: La Jolla Country Day School, La Jolla
J1209 Holtz, Benjamin D. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
What Patterns Are Formed When Number Sequences Are Translated into Different Base Systems and Interpreted in Base-10? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Nancy Bernstein
School: Dodson (Rudecinda Sepulveda) Middle School, Rancho Palos Verdes
J1210 Jacobs, Rebecca E. Grade 6, Los Angeles County
Category Award
The Secret of Nim: Mapping Finite Groups under Nim Addition to N-Dimensional Simplexes Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Sewell
School: Mirman School for Gifted Children, Los Angeles
J1211 Khushigian, Stefani A. Grade 8, Fresno County
The Monopoly Mystery: Probability vs. Personality Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Joel Ruble
School: Hallmark Charter School, Sanger
J1212 Kroo, Elliot R. Grade 7, Santa Clara County
Category Award
Artificial Intelligence: Can a Neural Network Learn to Play Connect 4? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Ilan Kroo
School: Terman Middle School, Palo Alto
J1213 Llanes, Christina K. Grade 8, Ventura County
Neurotic About Neurons Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Danny Llanes
School: La Reina High School, Thousand Oaks
J1214 Lowood, Karl J. Grade 8, San Mateo County
Lose to Win? It's Not Impossible: A Computer Simulation of Coin-Tossing Games in C++ to Test Parrondo's Paradox Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Susan Liebl
School: Parkside Intermediate School, San Bruno
J1215 O'Brien, Cory C. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Evolution of Data: The Effect of Mutation Functions on the Growth of a Computer Generated Population Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. N. Graham
School: Eagle Rock Junior/Senior High School, Los Angeles
J1216 Olewiler, Emily Grade 8, Kern County
Hydroharmonics: Is There a Formula? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Peggy Greenfield
School: Stockdale Christian School, Bakersfield
J1217 Reddy, Sidharth D. Grade 8, Kern County
Software Speech Recognition Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Susan Lippert
School: Tevis Junior High School, Bakersfield
J1218 Ruble, Hannah L. Grade 6, Fresno County
Fastest Route: Graph Theory Applied Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Joel Ruble
School: Hallmark Charter School, Sanger
J1219 Ueno, Kouhei Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Category Award
Mathematics Behind Realistic Computer Graphics Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Andrea Acres
School: Ridgecrest Intermediate School, Rancho Palos Verdes
J1220 Vijayanandan, Prashanth Grade 6, San Mateo County
How Does Travel Time Vary between Segments on SamTrans Route 260? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Peter Kimball
School: Ralston Middle School, Belmont
J1299 Hilley, Victoria B. Grade 6, Ventura County
Arches and Loops and Whorls, Oh My! A Study of Fingerprint Patterns Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Debbie Dunn
School: Mesa Union Junior High School, Somis


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