CSSF Category Awards: 2016
Applied Mechanics & Structures

Junior Division

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J0309 — First Place

Caitlin Maya Gorin, Grade 7
Which Type of 3D Printed Plastic Is the Strongest?
Advisor: Dr. Gregory Lampard
School: Stratford Middle School, Santa Clara, Santa Clara County

J0312 — Second Place

Kate E. Jackson, Grade 7
Constructing Science: Comparing the Strength of Wooden Joints Made with Nails, Screws, and/or Glue
Advisor: Ms. Sabine Schmuck
School: Old Orchard School, Campbell, Santa Clara County

J0324 — Third Place

Aalok N. Patwa, Grade 7
Do I Grind? A Wearable System that Detects Bruxism Ahead of Its Effect on Teeth
Advisor: Mrs. Preethi Sundaresakumar
School: Stratford Middle School, San Jose, Santa Clara County

J0311 — Fourth Place

Gisele M. Inaba, Grade 7
Diana B. Labonville, Grade 7
A Working Submarine with Magnetic Coupling Propulsion System
Advisor: Mr. Peter Cheng
School: Carden Day School, San Jose, Santa Clara County

J0305 — Honorable Mention

Francisco C. Catanzaro, Grade 7
Changing Angular Momentum in Midair
Advisor: Mr. Pat Hollis
School: Pacific Beach Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J0317 — Honorable Mention

Andrew T. Land, Grade 8
The Last 3 Meters: Development of a Multi-Sensor Method for Safe Multicopter Landings
Advisor: Dr. Jayne Hastedt
School: Tierra Linda Middle School, San Carlos, San Mateo County

J0318 — Honorable Mention

Dylan J. Lee, Grade 8
How Does the Addition of Diagonal Braces Affect the Rigidity of a Wall?
Advisor: Mr. Dean Okimura
School: Portola (Gaspar de) Highly Gifted Magnet Middle School, Tarzana, Los Angeles County

J0323 — Honorable Mention

Enzo A. Pardo, Grade 7
A Bridge to Nowhere
Advisor: Mr. John-Emmanuel Shirajian
School: Ribet Academy, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County