CSSF Project Listings: 2001
Electricity & Electronics
Junior Division

J0601

Alvarez, Erick D., Grade 8
Wilson, John B.G., Grade 8
Tuned Circuits Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Nick Pardue
School: Santa Clara Elementary School, Oxnard, Ventura County

J0602

Becker, Ian J., Grade 8
Is the Globalstar Satellite System Efficient? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J0603

Beckmeier, Nigel W., Grade 8
Maglev Technology Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Louis Garcia
School: Viewpoint School, Calabasas, Los Angeles County

J0604

Blackey, Gregory K., Grade 8
Fiberlight: A Fiberoptic Auto Safety Device
Advisor: Ms. Bobbie Stumbaugh
School: Selby Lane School, Atherton, San Mateo County

J0605 Category Award: First Place

Boots, Kyle S.F., Grade 6
Pro C.E.S.S. Robot (Collects, Evaluates, Sorts, Stores) Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Judith Loverro
School: Crossroads School for Arts and Science, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County

J0606 Category Award: Honorable Mention

Borhani, Faryar, Grade 7
What Is Magnetic Levitation and How Does It Work on Bullet Trains?
Advisor: Mr. Robert Grant
School: Pegasus Middle School, Huntington Beach, Orange County

J0607

Burban, David, Grade 7
Improving Cooling for Microprocessors
Advisor: Mr. Millard Lowe
School: Pacific Hills School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

J0608

Calabough, Annie S., Grade 8
Electromagnetic Fields of Metal Detectors
Advisor: Mr. Norman Negus
School: Pershing (John J.) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J0609

DeWitt, Scot C., Grade 7
Electromagnetic Fields: Bad to the Bone? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Karen Myers
School: Our Lady of Grace School, El Cajon, San Diego County

J0610

Dorne, Brian P., Grade 6
What Affects the Speed of a Computer More: RAM or the Processor?
Advisor: Ms. Bettina Pierce
School: El Camino Real Elementary School, Irvine, Orange County

J0611

Gaines, Colin S., Grade 8
Whether Weather Affects Laser Based Telecommunication Systems Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Robbie Revel
School: Sierra Canyon Middle School, Chatsworth, Los Angeles County

J0612

Giusti, Michael D., Grade 7
Robotic Maze Navigation with a Micro-Controller Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Lisa Williams
School: Southbay Christian School, Mountain View, Santa Clara County

J0613

Hoffman, Elisha K., Grade 6
The Effects of Voltage and Number of Coils on the Lifting Strength of Various Electromagnets Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Tom Swartz
School: Tierra Linda Middle School, San Carlos, San Mateo County

J0614

Hriciga, James J., Grade 6
The Effects of Temperature on a Solar Cell Module
Advisor: Mr. Alex Ewert
School: Prado View Elementary School, Corona, Riverside County

J0615

Ingalls, Jessica K., Grade 8
Solar Cells: Can Amorphous Outperform Polycrystalline in Low Sunlight Conditions? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Jill Schmitt
School: Carlton Oaks School, Santee, San Diego County

J0616 Category Award: Second Place

Injeyan, Lara A., Grade 7
Crosstalk in Wavelength Division Multiplexed (WDM) Optical Fibers Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Hagop Injeyan
School: Chamlian (Vahan & Anoush) Armenian School, Glendale, Los Angeles County

J0617 Category Award: Third Place

Jones, Kelsey A., Grade 8
Can GPS Accuracy Be Improved by Repeated Measurements? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J0618

Jordan, Christopher J., Grade 7
Ma, Garron K., Grade 7
Which Infrared Emitting Diode Pair Provides the Best Object Detection? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Lisa Williams
School: Southbay Christian School, Mountain View, Santa Clara County

J0619

Killam, Taylor H., Grade 8
McLellan, Andrew D., Grade 8
Thomson, Jonathan J., Grade 8
Non-Contact Ultrasonic Laser Detector
Advisors: Mrs. Sara Ford, Ms. Katrina Minck
School: Manhattan Beach Middle School, Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles County

J0620

Laughery, Stephen W., Grade 8
Temperature: Does It Affect the Response Time of an LCD? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Morley Cohen
School: Mesa Verde Middle School, Moorpark, Ventura County

J0621

McCormick, Christopher L., Grade 8
Can Electromagnets Propel a Model Vehicle? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Jill Schmitt
School: Carlton Oaks School, Santee, San Diego County

J0622

Nommensen, Veronica J., Grade 7
Veith, Alyssa M., Grade 7
Magnetic Levitation
Advisor: Mrs. Melissa Watts
School: El Tejon Middle School, Lebec, Kern County

J0623

Sanchez, Martin, Grade 8
Batteries Turn Me On
Advisor: Mr. Michael McLaughlin
School: Ocean View Junior High School, Oxnard, Ventura County

J0624

Tomassian, Garine S., Grade 8
From Calories to Electrons
Advisor: Mr. Louis Garcia
School: Viewpoint School, Calabasas, Los Angeles County

J0625

Tripp, Steven M., Grade 7
Making a Stronger Electromagnet
Advisor: Mrs. Carol Turpin
School: St. John's Lutheran School, Bakersfield, Kern County

J0626

Wilson, Matthew L., Grade 8
Light: At What Cost?
Advisor: Ms. Meg Deppe
School: Apple Valley Middle School, Apple Valley, San Bernardino County