Social Sciences (Junior Division Only)

J1701 Alexander, Matthew W. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Fat Chance! Does Obesity Jeopardize Your Chance at Success? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Debbie Margulis
School: St. Martin of Tours School, Los Angeles
J1702 Anorico, Kim Ysabel M. Grade 8, San Mateo County
Physical Attractiveness Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ian Kastelic
School: Cunha (Manuel F.) Intermediate School, Half Moon Bay
J1703 Barrett, Taylor J. Grade 8, Ventura County
That's Me Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Denise Agapoff
School: Colina Middle School, Thousand Oaks
J1704 Bernhardt, Rachel J. Grade 8, San Bernardino County
Mother of the Groom: The Role of Personality in Choosing a Wife Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Roger Boersen
School: Redlands Christian School, Redlands
J1705 Cahalan, Brynn S. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Category Award
Habit to Addiction: Can Habits Established in Childhood be Predictive of Adult Addictive Tendencies? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Christy Nelson
School: St. Paul the Apostle School, Los Angeles
J1706 Cesena, Kyle C. Grade 7, San Mateo County
Branded Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Nathan Stump
School: Good Shepherd School, Pacifica
J1706 McNamara, Jack J. Grade 7, San Mateo County
Branded Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Nathan Stump
School: Good Shepherd School, Pacifica
J1707 daCosta, Ashley L. Grade 7, Riverside County
Is Laughter Really Good Medicine? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Barbara Matulich
School: Jurupa Middle School, Riverside
J1708 Erickson, Samantha A. Grade 8, Riverside County
Music Gives a Helping Hand to Test Scores Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Cheryl Bischof
School: Monte Vista Middle School, San Jacinto
J1709 Gifford, Katharine K. Grade 7, San Mateo County
The Battle of the Sexes: Taking It to the Streets Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. William Dolyniuk
School: Woodside Elementary School, Woodside
J1710 Lancaster, Tyler R. Grade 7, Los Angeles County
An International Game of Telephone: Translation and the Transformation of Ideas Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Eddie Ozawa
School: St. Martin of Tours School, Los Angeles
J1711 Manghera, Meaghan N. Grade 6, Fresno County
Mathematics: Is There a Gender Difference? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Patty Manghera
School: Gettysburg Elementary School, Clovis
J1712 Mathur, Maya B. Grade 8, San Mateo County
Category Award
Exploring the Uncanny Valley: Quantitative Test of a Theory on Emotional Responses to Humanoid Robotic Faces Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. David Reichling
School: Corte Madera Middle School, Portola Valley
J1713 McMahon, Sarah Rose Grade 7, Mendocino County
Flour Power: A Test to Determine the General Public's Preference of Flour in Chocolate Chip Cookies Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Lynne Newton
School: Waldorf School of Mendocino County, Calpella
J1713 White, Lucia Grade 7, Mendocino County
Flour Power: A Test to Determine the General Public's Preference of Flour in Chocolate Chip Cookies Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Lynne Newton
School: Waldorf School of Mendocino County, Calpella
J1714 Miller, Rebecca K. Grade 7, Orange County
Category Award
Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover - Or Should You? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Roy Kaleikau
School: Fairmont Preparatory Academy, Anaheim
J1715 Moir, Alden J. Grade 6, Fresno County
What Is the Best Way to Reduce Fuel Use in Our Community? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Alex Moir
School: Quail Lake Charter School, Clovis
J1716 Nowicki, Ryan J. Grade 6, San Mateo County
Project Payphone Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Kinsella
School: Woodside Elementary School, Woodside
J1717 Ostmann, Julia F. Grade 6, Orange County
Category Award
The Lego Experiment: Does Gender Play a Role in the Ability to Create a 3D Object from a 2D Representation? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Matthew Edmondson
School: Pegasus Middle School, Huntington Beach
J1718 Pannkuk, Riley W. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County
Predicting Phenomenon Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Marilyn Garza
School: Santa Barbara Junior High School, Santa Barbara
J1719 Pede, Dana C. Grade 7, San Diego County
How Much Is Too Much? Are Students' Backpacks Too Heavy? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas
J1720 Sadakane, Alexis R. Grade 8, Orange County
Too Close For Comfort Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Noreen Williams
School: Fairmont Preparatory Academy, Anaheim
J1721 Samii, K. Armin Grade 8, San Diego County
The Most Attractive Banners Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Sally Sondreal
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego
J1722 Schuetz, Kelsey L. Grade 7, Orange County
Fast Food Fear: Statistical and Microbial Analysis of the Cleanliness of Fast Food Restaurants Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Monica Azimioara
School: Tustin (Columbus) Middle School, Tustin
J1723 Shea, Christopher R. Grade 8, Orange County
Is Seeing Believing? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Jelica Campos
School: St. Bonaventure Catholic School, Huntington Beach
J1724 Tavlian, Alexander E. Grade 7, Fresno County
Popcorn Consumption and the Impact of Film Genre Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Rick Hoffman
School: Kastner (George W.) Intermediate School, Fresno
J1725 Wallach, Jessica P. Grade 8, Santa Cruz County
Laugh Your Worries Away Project Abstract
Advisor: Miss Lynda Rogers
School: Holy Cross School, Santa Cruz
J1726 Wicks, Courtney A. Grade 8, Riverside County
Hamming It Up: Is Laughter the Best Medicine? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Richard Blair
School: Vista Heights Middle School, Moreno Valley


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