Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics

J0101 Asper, Andrew A. Grade 8, Riverside County
Category Award
Watts Up with Fairings? A Technological Breakthrough, Phase II Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Harry Post
School: Diamond Valley Middle School, Hemet
J0102 Barkley, Colin J. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County
Folding a Better Plane Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Yesenia Thomas
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara
J0103 Bashor, Samuel H. Grade 6, Los Angeles County
Can a Kid Build a New Type of Flying Machine? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Dawn Caldwell
School: Legacy Private Academy, Valencia
J0104 D'Elia, Christopher R. Grade 7, San Mateo County
www.hover.air/ Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Darlene Esola
School: St. Catherine of Siena School, Burlingame
J0105 Lao, Aaron-James L. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Propel Yourself! Do Blade Angles and Number of Blades on a Propeller Change the Speed of a Hovercraft? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Edwin Saramosing
School: Chaminade Preparatory Middle School, Chatsworth
J0105 Deardorff, William J. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Propel Yourself! Do Blade Angles and Number of Blades on a Propeller Change the Speed of a Hovercraft? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Edwin Saramosing
School: Chaminade Preparatory Middle School, Chatsworth
J0105 Do, Truman J. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Propel Yourself! Do Blade Angles and Number of Blades on a Propeller Change the Speed of a Hovercraft? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Edwin Saramosing
School: Chaminade Preparatory Middle School, Chatsworth
J0106 Earley, Ian D. Grade 6, Santa Clara County
Awesome Airfoils Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bill Bergeron
School: Buchser Middle School, Santa Clara
J0107 Fettis, Peter N. Grade 7, Monterey County
Pythagoras, Power, and Pennies Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Tom Schmottlach
School: Santa Catalina (Upper and Lower) School, Monterey
J0108 Flagstad, Ian K. Grade 7, San Diego County
Downforce on a Stock Car Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Kellie Marcarelli
School: Pershing (John J.) Middle School, San Diego
J0109 Gordon, Keith C. Grade 7, San Diego County
Foam Takes Flight Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Thomas Smith
School: La Jolla Country Day School, La Jolla
J0110 Hansen, Tyler Grade 7, Kern County
A Further Cut Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Donna Palmer
School: Fruitvale Junior High School, Bakersfield
J0111 Howard Mullan, Paul W. Grade 7, Humboldt County
Center of Gravity and Paper Airplanes Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Virginia Howard Mullan
School: Bridgeville Elementary School, Bridgeville
J0112 Johnson, Matthew R. Grade 7, Kern County
Category Award
Flow Dynamics of the Salt Oscillator Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Michelle West
School: Murray Middle School, Ridgecrest
J0113 Kim, Brian T. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
The Effect of the Blade's Pitch Angle on Wind Power Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Mary Simmonds
School: Portola (Gaspar de) Junior High School, Tarzana
J0114 Kurihara, Matthew K. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Going Up Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Amy Ricketts
School: Muir (John) Middle School, Burbank
J0115 Lee, Jason A. Grade 7, Orange County
The Effect of Ball Diameter on the Time It Takes to Fall Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Nancy Driscoll
School: Rancho San Joaquin Middle School, Irvine
J0116 Manning, Nicholas A. Grade 7, San Mateo County
Go With The Flow: The Hydrodynamics of Boat Hulls Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. William Dolyniuk
School: Woodside Elementary School, Woodside
J0117 Murray, Andrew T. Grade 8, San Mateo County
What Is the Best Nozzle Angle for My Airplane? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ian Kastelic
School: Cunha (Manuel F.) Intermediate School, Half Moon Bay
J0118 Okawachi, Gregory H. Grade 7, Orange County
Faster Is Not Always Better Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Roy Kaleikau
School: Fairmont Preparatory Academy, Anaheim
J0119 Qiu, Lynne R. Grade 8, Ventura County
Forensic Crime Unit: Blood Spatter Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David Matras
School: Colina Middle School, Thousand Oaks
J0120 Riordan, Justin R. Grade 8, Contra Costa County
The Shape of a Glider: How Far It Flies Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Shawn Armstrong
School: Iron Horse Middle School, San Ramon
J0121 Selby, Christian H. Grade 7, Kern County
The Importance of Angle of Attack to Flight Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bret Selby
School: Actis (O.J.) Junior High School, Bakersfield
J0122 Tanner, Katie C. Grade 6, Calaveras County
What's Up? Solving the Mystery of Water Towers and Their Purpose Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Karen Gonsalves
School: Valley Springs Elementary School, Valley Springs
J0123 Thielmann, Wolf I. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County
Category Award
Smoothing the Surface: The Coefficient of Lift and Drag as a Function of Texture Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bradley Penkala
School: Goleta Valley Junior High School, Goleta
J0124 Witt, Calvin H. Grade 8, Ventura County
Category Award
Breaking the Splash Barrier: Developing an Economical Underwater ROV Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Tom Witt
School: Trinity Pacific Christian School, Thousand Oaks
J0125 Yolles, Meaghan Grade 8, Santa Barbara County
Wing It! The Effects of Airplane Wing Design on Aerodynamics Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ron Pembleton
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara


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