CSSF Category Awards: 2011
Product Science (Physical)

Junior Division

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J2112 — First Place

Erik J. Godlewski, Grade 7
Ri-i-i-i-i-i-ip! Which Paper Towels Are the Strongest and Most Absorbent?
Advisor: Dr. Thomas Petoskey
School: St. Anastasia Elementary School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

J2108 — Second Place

Isabelle D. de Wood, Grade 7
Under the Sun: Measuring Ultraviolet Irradiance and Sun Protectant Barriers' Effectiveness in Reducing UV Exposure
Advisor: Mrs. Cassandra de Wood
School: Hawkins (Tom) Elementary School, Tracy, San Joaquin County

J2116 — Third Place

Neelesh "Neel" K. Karody, Grade 8
Effectiveness of Balance Bracelets: A Double Blind Study
Advisor: Mr. Carlo Rozzi
School: Earhart (Amelia) Middle School, Riverside, Riverside County

J2128 — Fourth Place

Klynn S. Shelton, Grade 8
All Fired Up!
Advisor: Mr. Arthur McMahon
School: Elsinore Middle School, Lake Elsinore, Riverside County

J2117 — Honorable Mention

Meghana Khurana, Grade 6
War of the Detergents: Green vs. Synthetic: Which Is Better, Green or Synthetic Laundry Detergent?
Advisor: Mr. Mark Hobbs
School: Fairmont Private - Edgewood Campus, Santa Ana, Orange County

J2125 — Honorable Mention

Dominic R. Schillace, Grade 6
Benjamin J. Zdasiuk, Grade 6
Survival Blanket Showdown: Testing the Heat Retention of Survival Blankets and Other Lightweight Insulators
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Corte Madera Middle School, Portola Valley, San Mateo County

J2136 — Honorable Mention

Ryan D. Yoon, Grade 8
Noise Barrier Efficiency: Concrete Wall vs. Earth Berm
Advisor: Mrs. Erin Schumacher
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J2199 — Honorable Mention

G. Will Abele, Jr., Grade 7
Hot Pajamas! How Does Washing Flame Resistant Pajamas Multiple Times with Different Additives Affect Their Flammability?
Advisor: Ms. Astrid Reichelt
School: St. John Fisher, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County