CSSF Category Awards: 2014
Materials Science

Junior Division

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J1315 — First Place

Holly M. Jackson, Grade 8
Sewing Science
Advisor: Ms. Linh Pham
School: Old Orchard School, Campbell, Santa Clara County

J1306 — Second Place

Maggie S. Chen, Grade 8
Thermosensitive Injectable Hydrogel for Localized and Controlled Drug Delivery
Advisor: Mrs. Sue Fredin
School: Carmel Valley Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J1323 — Third Place

Nicholas A. Perez, Grade 6
Polymer: The Ultimate Barrier to Fire and Smoke
Advisor: Ms. Darlene Shimizu
School: St. Edward's Catholic School, Corona, Riverside County

J1317 — Fourth Place

Michael Kao, Grade 8
The Strength of Alloys: Testing Industrial Alloy Strength against Cavitation Erosion
Advisor: Mr. John Briner
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim, Orange County

J1302 — Honorable Mention

Davis R. Boring, Grade 8
What Is the Best Material for a Helmet Lining to Reduce G-forces?
Advisor: Mr. Robert Kolozs
School: Wangenheim Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J1304 — Honorable Mention

Zane J, Calini, Grade 8
Making the Strongest Concrete
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J1325 — Honorable Mention

Lilliya S. Reid, Grade 8
Safe and Cold
Advisor: Ms. Elizabeth Davis
School: CHIME Institute's Schwarzenegger Community, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles County

J1328 — Honorable Mention

Vasily A. Tremsin, Grade 8
Acoustic Insulation: Propagation and Reflection of Sound Waves of Various Frequencies for Different Materials
Advisor: Dr. Anton Tremsin
School: Stanley (M. H.) Intermediate School, Lafayette, Contra Costa County