2001 Category Winners in
Fluid Mechanics/ Aerodynamics/ Thermophysics

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First Place: S0916

Mohr, Derek C., Grade 11
Fire and Ice: Exothermic Phase Change Applied to Microbiological Incubation
Advisor: Ms. Deborah Lewis
School: Desert Junior/Senior High School, Edwards, Kern County

Second Place: S0912

Kluesing, Daniel L., Grade 10
The Effect of Pressure on the Temperature Gradient of the Ranque-Hilsch Vortex Tube Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Lewis Smith
School: Leigh High School, San Jose, Santa Clara County

Third Place: S0920

Sawyers, Kevin W., Grade 10
Can a Jet Engine be Modified to Operate Both Inside and Outside the Atmosphere?
Advisor: Ms. Venetia Collier
School: Buchanan (Floyd B.) High School, Clovis, Fresno County

Honorable Mention: S0919

Russell, Derek W., Grade 12
The Effect of Wave Attenuating Spheres on Wave Amplitude
Advisor: Mr. Larry Nordell
School: Mount Miguel High School, Spring Valley, San Diego County