CSSF Project Listings: 2013
Materials Science

Junior Division

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J1301
Abdulla Alexander, Grade 7
Dead Zone
Advisor: Ms. Najwan Naserelddin
School: Islamic School of San Diego, San Diego, San Diego County
J1302
Maryam S. Amin, Grade 7
Super Sound Killer
Advisor: Ms. Najwan Naserelddin
School: Islamic School of San Diego, San Diego, San Diego County
J1303
Liana M. Caroccio, Grade 7
A Blast of Color
Advisor: Mrs. Wendy Karnes
School: Stockdale Christian School, Bakersfield, Kern County
J1304 — Honorable Mention
Matthew Cho, Grade 7
A Study of a Graphite Line's Electrical Conductivity
Advisor: Mr. Mark Hobbs
School: Fairmont Private - Edgewood Campus, Santa Ana, Orange County
J1305 — Third Place
Catherine M. Colella, Grade 7
Got Thermal Conductivity?
Advisor: Mr. Robert Colella
School: Western Sierra Collegiate Academy, Rocklin, Placer County
J1306
Lilly V. Congo, Grade 8
Madeleine B. Fontenay, Grade 8
Which Insulation Material Will Best Regulate Water Temperature?
Advisor: Mr. Bud Smith
School: All Saints' Episcopal Day School, Carmel, Monterey County
J1307
Sydney E. Haupt, Grade 6
Can Common Materials Increase the Breaking Point of Ceramics?
Advisor: Mr. Don Scott
School: Cain (E.V.) Middle School, Auburn, Placer County
J1308
Oliver N. Hill, Grade 6
Surface Tension: When Does It Break?
Advisor: Mr. Rick Hewett
School: Willits Charter School, Willits, Mendocino County
J1309 — First Place
Zack B. Hirschhorn, Grade 7
The Most Force Absorbent Material
Advisor: Mr. Eric Hartung
School: Pressman (Rabbi Jacob) Academy, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
J1310
Sebastian Larson Moreno, Grade 7
Quick Stop: Shear Thickening Properties of Oobleck
Advisor: Mrs. Karen Campau
School: St. Didacus Parochial School, San Diego, San Diego County
J1311 — Fourth Place
David A. Linton, Grade 8
Combust This: Can Wood Preservatives Increase the Effectiveness of Fire Retardants?
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County
J1312 — Honorable Mention
Jett D. Liu, Grade 8
Investigating the Properties of Iridescence and Structural Color
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County
J1313 — Honorable Mention
Alyssa R. LoGalbo, Grade 8
Does the Density of Drywall Correlate to Its Radiation Shielding Potential?
Advisor: Dr. Fred LoGalbo
School: Quail Lake Charter School, Clovis, Fresno County
J1314
Mary N. Maillard, Grade 8
The Best Way to Beat Heat
Advisor: Mr. Dennis Allen
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County
J1315 — Second Place
Cameron S. Ostroot, Grade 8
A Study of Decibel Reduction as Sound Passes through Common Materials
Advisor: Mr. Mark Hobbs
School: Fairmont Private - Edgewood Campus, Santa Ana, Orange County
J1316
Nicholas J. Peters, Grade 6
Radical Roofs
Advisor: Mrs. Nicole Shimshock
School: St. Charles School, San Carlos, San Mateo County
J1317
Micah S. Rapelje, Grade 7
Sunscreen in Layers
Advisor: Ms. Andrea Amend
School: Westside Neighborhood School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
J1318
Raymond Salcedo, Grade 7
What Building Materials Are Most Affected by Acid Rain Corrosion?
Advisor: Mrs. Darshana Shah
School: Portola (Gaspar de) Middle School, Tarzana, Los Angeles County
J1398
Akhil Pulianda, Grade 6
Strength of Cement Blocks
Advisor: Ms. Rondell Nadeau
School: Prado View Elementary School, Corona, Riverside County
J1399
Samuel H. Sooter, Grade 7
Accoustical Properties of a Musical Instrument
Advisor: Mrs. Wendy Theilen
School: Vanguard Preparatory School, Apple Valley, San Bernardino County


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