2000 Category Winners in
Fluid Mechanics/ Aerodynamics/ Thermophysics

First Place: J0925

Schryver, Thomas B. Grade 7, San Mateo County
Dispensing Accurate Amounts of Liquid in the Nanoliter Range Using Pins
Advisor: Dr. Royal Ingersoll
School: Crystal Springs Uplands School, Hillsborough

Second Place: J0924

Scher, Sarah J. Grade 8, Humboldt County
What Angle of Attack of a Wing to the Airflow Gets the Best Lift to Drag Ratio?
Advisor: Mr. Brian Wilcox
School: Miranda Junior High School, Miranda

Third Place: J0926

Sekins, Erica G. Grade 8, San Diego County
Factors Affecting the Flow of Water in Tubes
Advisor: Mrs. Samantha Heyman
School: Carmel Valley Middle School, San Diego

Honorable Mention: J0919

Michon, Thomas B. Grade 7, Orange County
Curveball: The Aerodynamics of a Spinning Baseball
Advisor: Mrs. Julie Leach
School: Sierra Vista Middle School, Irvine