Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing

J0201 Meseck, Colleen M. Grade 8, Ventura County

That's the Way the Ball Bounces Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Marilyn Usher
School: La Reina High School, Thousand Oaks

J0201 Aggazzotti, Cristina M. Grade 8, Ventura County

That's the Way the Ball Bounces Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Marilyn Usher
School: La Reina High School, Thousand Oaks

J0202 Alger, Sophie L. Grade 7, Fresno County

What Variable Changes the Speed of the Tennis Ball the Most and Why? Project Abstract
Advisor: Miss Heather Gray
School: Quail Lake Charter School, Clovis

J0203 Hostetler, Andrew B. Grade 6, Placer County

Does Temperature Affect the Way a Ball Bounces? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Don Scott
School: Cain (E.V.) Middle School, Auburn

J0203 Amos, Tyler J. Grade 6, Placer County

Does Temperature Affect the Way a Ball Bounces? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Don Scott
School: Cain (E.V.) Middle School, Auburn

J0204 Berberian, Casey E. Grade 7, Fresno County

What Baseball Brands Bring in the Fans? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Gaylan Langel
School: Clay Elementary School, Kingsburg

J0204 Padilla, Silvester Grade 7, Fresno County

What Baseball Brands Bring in the Fans? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Gaylen Langel
School: Clay Elementary School, Kingsburg

J0205 Bobbitt, Zachary S. Grade 6, Kern County

Too Hot to Handle! Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Betsy Greenfield
School: Stockdale Christian School, Bakersfield

J0206 Chao, Kyle D. Grade 7, San Francisco County

Band At Tension: Measuring Potential Energy in a Stretched Rubber Band Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Jesse Rosales
School: West Portal Lutheran Elementary School, San Francisco

J0207 Fortney, Tyler K.M. Grade 8, Riverside County

The Cutting Edge, Smells Fishy to Me: Analysis of Different Cooking Oils Used to Run a Lawn Edger Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Gloria Munoz-Looney
School: St. Edward's Catholic School, Corona

J0207 Chavarria, Joaquin A., Jr. Grade 8, Riverside County

The Cutting Edge, Smells Fishy to Me: Analysis of Different Cooking Oils Used to Run a Lawn Edger Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Gloria Munoz-Looney
School: St. Edward's Catholic School, Corona

J0208 Cronkite-Ratcliff, Bryce W. Grade 6, San Mateo County

Category Award
Fire Away Trebuchet: An Investigation into the Physical Properties of a Trebuchet Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bill Dolyniuk
School: Woodside Elementary School, Woodside

J0209 Dangerfield, Kyle D. Grade 6, Monterey County

Speedy Substance: A Study of the Effectiveness of Various Lubricants on a Skateboard Bearing Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Shirley Begbie
School: Colton (Walter) Middle School, Monterey

J0210 Dillon, John D. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

The Medieval Trebuchet: An Experiment in Ancient Applied Mechanics and Ballistics Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mark Rickertsen
School: Laurel Hall School, North Hollywood

J0211 Florance, Jamie J., III Grade 8, San Bernardino County

What Performance Part Will Make My Go-ped Go Fastest? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Patricia Egan
School: Henck (Mary Putnam) Intermediate School, Lake Arrowhead

J0212 Fox, Mark W. Grade 7, San Diego County

Mountain, Road, or BMX: Which Helmet Type Works Best? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Theresa McKinney
School: Our Lady of Grace School, El Cajon

J0213 Freund, Katelyn M. Grade 6, Santa Clara County

Robot Efficiency Test Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Gabrielle Feldman
School: Old Orchard School, Campbell

J0213 Mehaffey, Charlotte A. Grade 6, Santa Clara County

Robot Efficiency Test Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Gabrielle Feldman
School: Old Orchard School, Campbell

J0214 Girard, Ian R. Grade 8, Humboldt County

Category Award
Lasers See Like Salmon Eyes Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Diana Skiles
School: Jacoby Creek Elementary School, Bayside

J0214 Girard, Carlyn J. Grade 6, Humboldt County

Category Award
Lasers See Like Salmon Eyes Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Diana Skiles
School: Jacoby Creek Elementary School, Bayside

J0215 Gomez, Nicholas G. Grade 7, San Diego County

Let There Be Lift Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Christopher Kuhn
School: St. John School, Encinitas

J0216 Handfelt, Matthew T. Grade 8, San Diego County

Will It Fly the Farthest? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego

J0217 Karlsson, Stefan E. Grade 6, San Bernardino County

Roller Coaster Fun, Falls, Forces, and Physics Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Angela Tambornini
School: St. Adelaide School, Highland

J0218 Keane, Evan P. Grade 7, San Mateo County

House Saver Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Ellen Witter
School: Central Middle School, San Carlos

J0219 Kedzierski, Nancy A. Grade 8, Kern County

Category Award
I Don't Want to Hear It! A Study of the Efficiency of Various Soundproofing Materials Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Anne Lemme
School: Ollivier (Leon H.) Junior High School, Bakersfield

J0220 Lakhanpal, Nitish Grade 6, Orange County

Roll... RUMBLE: An Experiment on the Factors that Affect the Unlocking of Magnetic Potential Energy Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mark Hobbs
School: Fairmont Private - Edgewood Campus, Santa Ana

J0221 Leal, Steven Grade 7, Tulare County

Maglev Trains Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Luis Leal
School: Green Acres Middle School, Visalia

J0221 Welker, Ryan Grade 7, Tulare County

Maglev Trains Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Luis Leal
School: Green Acres Middle School, Visalia

J0222 Mahan, Cameo A. Grade 7, San Benito County

Environmental Conditions that Affect a Rubber Ball Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Brown
School: Rancho San Justo Junior High School, Hollister

J0223 McMorrow, Ryan W. Grade 8, San Mateo County

Rubber Meets the Road Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bill Dolyniuk
School: Woodside Elementary School, Woodside

J0224 Mendonsa, Aaron John Grade 7, Orange County

Seismometers: Earthquake Detection Devices Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Papke
School: MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate School, Santa Ana

J0225 Rocha, Mark A. Grade 7, Fresno County

Slip and Fall: Determining the Most Effective Non-Slip Surface Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Carl Gong
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger

J0226 Rueda, Garrett D. Grade 8, San Diego County

How Does the Nigerian Pot-In-Pot Refrigeration System Perform in the Climate of Ramona, California? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Frank Lucio
School: Peirce (Olive) Middle School, Ramona

J0227 Salveson, Peter N. Grade 7, Orange County

Anti-Gravity Vehicles?!?! Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Peter Salveson
School: St. Margaret's Episcopal School, San Juan Capistrano

J0228 Schroeder, Joshua R. Grade 7, San Diego County

Which Bat Has the Most Pop? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Geoff Martin
School: Pershing (John J.) Middle School, San Diego

J0229 Smet, Brianna N. Grade 8, San Luis Obispo County

Batters Up Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Wendy McKeown
School: Atascadero Junior High School, Atascadero

J0230 St.Hilaire, Griffin P. Grade 7, San Diego County

Category Award
Effects of Stiffness and Density on a Material's Natural Frequency Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Perry Thompson
School: Del Dios Middle School, Escondido

J0231 Stainer, Mark P. Grade 8, Kern County

The Need For Speed: A Comparison of Solar Cells vs. Fuel Cells for Powering a Model Car Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Ball
School: Norris Middle School, Bakersfield

J0232 Toby, Brandy L. Grade 7, San Diego County

Effects of Hardness vs. Softness on Roller Skate Wheels Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Geof Martin
School: Pershing (John J.) Middle School, San Diego

J0233 Wulke, Charles R. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

The Effects of Newton's Laws of Motion on an Ancient Weapon, the Trebuchet Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Jeffery Fox
School: St. Bede the Venerable School, La Canada

J0234 Yacko, Ricky M., Jr. Grade 7, San Diego County

Which Golf Ball Goes the Farthest? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Diane Hamilton
School: Rio Seco Elementary School, Santee

J0235 Zarachoff, Matthew M. Grade 6, Los Angeles County

Does the Size of a Flywheel Affect How Much Energy It Can Store? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Barbara Wachter
School: Sierra Canyon Middle School, Chatsworth

J0299 Patrick, Taylor K. Grade 7, San Mateo County

Water Waves: The Ultimate Energy Source Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bill Dolyniuk
School: Woodside Elementary School, Woodside