2001 Category Winners in
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing

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First Place: J0101

Acker, Stephen A. Grade 6, Los Angeles County
Bridge Design
Advisor: Mrs. Emily Williams
School: Wilson Middle School, Pasadena

Second Place: J0108

Cohen, Yermie Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Electroactive Polymers as Artificial Muscles
Advisor: Dr. Francesc Giralt
School: Adams (John) Middle School, Santa Monica

Third Place: J0114

Hiel, Lynn A. Grade 7, Los Angeles County
Can Foam Make Steel Stronger?
Advisor: Mr. Steven Parsa
School: Palos Verdes Intermediate School, Palos Verdes Estates

Honorable Mention: J0125

Pies, Matthew R. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County
How Does Arch Curvature Affect Strength?
Advisor: Mr. Brad Penkala
School: Goleta Valley Junior High School, Goleta