CSSF Category Awards: 2010
Applied Mechanics & Structures

Junior Division

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J0205 — First Place

Alex L. Chang, Grade 7
A Study of Utilizing "Maglev" Base Isolation for Reduction of Structure Damage During an Earthquake
Advisor: Mrs. Nancy Driscoll
School: Rancho San Joaquin Middle School, Irvine, Orange County

J0216 — Second Place

Grant M. Lilya, Grade 8
Roof Truss Designs
Advisor: Mr. Go Ozeni
School: Correia (Steven V.) Junior High School, San Diego, San Diego County

J0224 — Third Place

Michael A. Swerdlow, Grade 6
Loop the Loop: Physics of Vertical Loop Roller Coasters
Advisor: Mr. Norman Brennan
School: Mirman School for Gifted Children, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

J0220 — Fourth Place

Ravi K. Nidumolu, Grade 8
It Will Blow You Away
Advisor: Mr. Rod Atchley
School: Pacific Collegiate School, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County

J0202 — Honorable Mention

Conner R. Bennett, Grade 7
Biomimetic Water Striders: Testing the Load-Bearing Capacity of Static Water Strider Models
Advisor: Mrs. Whitney Thwaite
School: La Entrada Middle School, Menlo Park, San Mateo County

J0203 — Honorable Mention

Aiden D. Blood, Grade 7
Can Smaller Eggs Support More Weight?
Advisor: Mrs. Dawn Cooper
School: American Martyrs School, Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles County

J0218 — Honorable Mention

Prachi Nawathe, Grade 7
Air Powered Engine
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Stratford Middle School, San Jose, Santa Clara County

J0226 — Honorable Mention

Joshua J. Van Benschoten, Grade 8
Friction Dampers: Putting the Brakes on Earthquakes
Advisor: Mrs. Cynthia Vodraska
School: Sequoia Middle School, Newbury Park, Ventura County