Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing

J0201 Aidukas, Erik J. Grade 8, Ventura County

Does Drumstick Material Affect the Rebound of Drumsticks on the Snare Drum? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David Matras
School: Colina Middle School, Thousand Oaks

J0202 Bobbitt, Zachary S. Grade 7, Kern County

Massive Impact Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Peggy Greenfield
School: Stockdale Christian School, Bakersfield

J0203 Bottlik, Peter I.A. Grade 6, Los Angeles County

Boat Stability: What Shaped Boats Are Least Likely to Tip Over? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Shayna Ledesma
School: Culver City Middle School, Culver City

J0204 Ceraos, Erica P. Grade 8, Ventura County

Glass Fracture Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Brent Susman
School: Ocean View Junior High School, Oxnard

J0205 Cross, Sheena M. Grade 8, San Diego County

Need Ballistics Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Geri Nau
School: Santa Sophia Academy, Spring Valley

J0206 Dellinges, Kiersten E. Grade 7, San Mateo County

The Ice Cream Platform Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Melinda Dunnihoo
School: Our Lady of Angels Elementary School, Burlingame

J0207 Desch, Benjamin R. Grade 7, Humboldt County

Going the Distance: The Effect of Soccer Ball Construction Materials on Performance Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David LaBolle
School: Sunny Brae Middle School, Arcata

J0207 Woolley, Kevin S. Grade 7, Humboldt County

Going the Distance: The Effect of Soccer Ball Construction Materials on Performance Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David LaBolle
School: Sunny Brae Middle School, Arcata

J0208 Ewert, Carolyn A. Grade 8, Kern County

Category Award
Does the Uniformity of a Golf Ball Affect How the Golf Ball Rolls? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Linda Stanley
School: Norris Middle School, Bakersfield

J0209 Ferons, Daniel P. Grade 8, Orange County

How Loud Is Too Loud? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Julie Chang
School: Vista Verde School, Irvine

J0210 Finley, Shane M. Grade 6, Humboldt County

Pellets Count Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Loretta Eckenrode
School: Garfield Elementary School, Eureka

J0211 Gatanaga, Daisuke A. Grade 6, Orange County

How Does the Distance between Dominoes Affect the Speed that Dominoes Fall? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Beth Zemke
School: Turtle Rock Elementary School, Irvine

J0212 Glaser, John B. Grade 6, Fresno County

The Physics of Cheating in Baseball Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Patty Manghera
School: Gettysburg Elementary School, Clovis

J0213 Hartman, Natalie C. Grade 7, San Mateo County

The Velcro-Support Stocking Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Melinda Dunnihoo
School: Our Lady of Angels Elementary School, Burlingame

J0214 Hearst, Patrick M. Grade 8, San Diego County

Catapulting Our Way into Science Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Sheila Olesen
School: All Hallows Academy, La Jolla

J0215 Hiel, Tom J. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Will Crash Barrels Decrease the Stopping Force When a Car Impacts? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Sue Song
School: Palos Verdes Intermediate School, Palos Verdes Estates

J0216 Jacobs, Alex J. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

The Physics and "Physiques" of Baseball Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Midge Kimble
School: Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada Flintridge

J0217 Jenvay, Sean P. Grade 7, Kern County

Collisions: Mass and Inertia. What Comes Down. . . Might Go Up! Project Abstract
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: El Tejon Middle School, Lebec

J0218 Kelly, Ting L. Grade 8, San Francisco County

Fractography: The Way Things Break Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Susan Sherman
School: Chinese American International School, San Francisco

J0219 McClintock, Shannon N. Grade 8, San Diego County

Category Award
The Little Engine That Could: Enhancing Traction through Friction Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Marcia Halpern
School: Muirlands Middle School, La Jolla

J0220 McGiffen, Kevin C. Grade 7, Riverside County

Investigations into the Art of Hurling: Effects of Trebuchet Arm Length and Counterweight Mass on Projectile Distance Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Arlene Scott
School: Earhart (Amelia) Middle School, Riverside

J0221 Moir, Taylor H. Grade 7, Fresno County

The Force Absorbed by the Knees and Hips in Ski Jumping Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Alex Moir
School: Centerville Elementary School, Sanger

J0222 Montierth, Skylar D. Grade 8, Fresno County

Trajectory of a Free Falling Object Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Jeff Hodges
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis

J0223 Moss, Courtney C. Grade 8, Riverside County

Can I Make Lead Float? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Steve Rex
School: Vista Heights Middle School, Moreno Valley

J0224 Murgai, Rajan R. Grade 7, Orange County

Effect of Surface on Speed Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Linda Brooks
School: Plaza Vista School, Irvine

J0225 Thames, Tyrone M., Jr. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Maglev: Magnetic Levitation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. S. Oshinuga
School: Roosevelt (Franklin D.) Middle School, Compton

J0225 Nash, Courtney Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Maglev: Magnetic Levitation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. S. Oshinuga
School: Roosevelt (Franklin D.) Middle School, Compton

J0226 Okita, Nicholas L. Grade 7, Kern County

Effect of Friction on Objects in Motion Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Heather Burt
School: Warren (Earl) Junior High School, Bakersfield

J0227 Patterson, Zachary L.T. Grade 7, San Diego County

Bullets and Phonebooks Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Marlene Twomey
School: Sacred Heart Elementary Parish School, Coronado

J0228 Ramkumar, Prem N. Grade 8, Orange County

Mobility through Materials: Handicapped No More! Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bill McGarry
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim

J0229 Richardson, Keven D. Grade 7, Modoc County

Can You Throw with a Counterweight? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Sally Clark
School: Modoc Middle School, Alturas

J0230 Rose, David S. Grade 8, San Mateo County

Pick-a-Pick: A New Tool for Playing the Guitar Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Alli Barnes
School: Tierra Linda Middle School, San Carlos

J0231 Sarno, Raymond A. Grade 8, San Diego County

Category Award
The Effectiveness of Industrial and Non-Industrial Lubricants on an Aluminum Bearing Surface Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas

J0232 Schult, Robert C. Grade 8, San Diego County

Let the Sunshine In Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego

J0233 Schwarz, Maddie Grade 8, Los Angeles County

A Tap Dancing Machine for the Hearing Impaired Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Andrew Spellman
School: Viewpoint School, Calabasas

J0234 Thomas, Jesse D. Grade 8, San Bernardino County

Paintball Accuracy Test Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Roger Boersen
School: Redlands Christian School, Redlands

J0235 Wilfong, Jeffrey T. Grade 6, San Mateo County

Splatter Patter: Development of a Single Use Sunscreen Applicator Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Mellissa Damron
School: Clifford Marine Science Magnet School, Redwood City

J0236 Young, Erik W. Grade 7, Santa Cruz County

Category Award
Flying Trains: Magnetically Levitated Transportation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. James Young
School: Santa Cruz Montessori (Wavecrest) School, Aptos