CSSF Category Awards: 2010
Materials Science

Junior Division

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J1502 — First Place

Jennifer L. Bitterly, Grade 8
Red Hot Magnets
Advisor: Ms. Marilyn Usher
School: La Reina High School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County

J1527 — Second Place

Margaret Yu, Grade 8
Elasticity Madness: If and How Temperature Will Affect the Elasticity of Nylon Stockings
Advisor: Mrs. Virginia Cho
School: San Gabriel Christian School, San Gabriel, Los Angeles County

J1516 — Third Place

Andrew J. Poole, Grade 8
Fog Nets: Effectiveness of Spun Bonded Polyester vs. Polypropylene Netting
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County

J1504 — Fourth Place

Emily T. Cox, Grade 7
Sound Absorption Characteristics
Advisor: Mr. George Taylor
School: Old Orchard School, Campbell, Santa Clara County

J1508 — Honorable Mention

Riley M. Giller, Grade 8
Is It Green to Go White to Save Green $$$?
Advisor: Ms. Ann Duda
School: Nativity Catholic School, Torrance, Los Angeles County

J1514 — Honorable Mention

Madison P. Meredith, Grade 7
Going Green While Staying in the Black: An Alternative Material for Packaging
Advisor: Mr. Hoss McNutt
School: Burton Middle School, Porterville, Tulare County

J1521 — Honorable Mention

Cameron K. Stopforth, Grade 8
Silence Is Golden: The Soundproofing Properties of Materials
Advisor: Mr. Robert Snodgrass
School: Miraleste Intermediate School, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County