CSSF Category Awards: 2012
Mathematics & Software

Junior Division

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J1415 — First Place

Anna J. Lou, Grade 7
Computer vs. Human: Exploring AI in the Game Blokus
Advisor: Mrs. Stacey Levoit
School: Oxford Academy, Cypress, Orange County

J1419 — Second Place

Ayesha M. Rashed, Grade 8
Security through Obscurity (Steganography)
Advisor: Dr. Rashed Bhatti
School: Orange Crescent School, Garden Grove, Orange County

J1405 — Third Place

Caleb W. Clements, Grade 8
Chase E. Clements, Grade 6
Creating a Global Positioning System: Determining Latitude and Longitude Based Upon Solar Azimuth and Elevation
Advisor: Mr. Thomas Lee, Mrs. Angela Saenz
School: Wicklund Elementary School, Mountain House, San Joaquin County

J1418 — Fourth Place

Ken Noh, Grade 8
A Mathematical Analysis of Animal Food Chains in Serengeti National Park, Africa: A Computer Simulation Program
Advisor: Mr. Jim Cox
School: Terman Middle School, Palo Alto, Santa Clara County

J1403 — Honorable Mention

Tyler J. Boyd, Grade 7
Spencer R. Song, Grade 7
Artificial Intelligence: Teaching a Computer to Play Tic-Tac-Toe
Advisor: Ms. Cheryl Allen
School: Parras (Nick G.) Middle School, Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County

J1411 — Honorable Mention

Abe N. Jellinek, Grade 7
The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Navigation Device
Advisor: Ms. Mary Sauter
School: Ocean Alternative Education Center, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County