Mathematics & Software

J1201 Akbari, Farhad Grade 8, San Diego County

To Buy or Not to Buy Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Hanan Deeb
School: Islamic School of San Diego, San Diego

J1202 Brown, Tristan R. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

The Function of Diffusion Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Louis Garcia
School: Viewpoint School, Calabasas

J1203 Filippenko, Benjamin I. Grade 6, Orange County

Simulated Billiard Ball Paths Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ivan Filippenko
School: Eastshore Elementary School, Irvine

J1204 Gerstoft, Philip Grade 8, San Diego County

Creating a Tic Tac Toe Computer Program Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Micheal Mertz
School: Muirlands Middle School, La Jolla

J1205 Gnanasekaran, Aruna O. Grade 8, Fresno County

Category Award
Pi of Pieces Unlimited: A Continuation Project Abstract
Advisor: Miss Amie Mazzoni
School: Kastner (George W.) Intermediate School, Fresno

J1206 Haro, Ariana G. Grade 8, San Bernardino County

Magnitude Math: A Study of Mathematical Patterns Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Daniel Morse
School: Harris (Ruth O.) Middle School, Bloomington

J1207 Hathout, Leith G. Grade 6, Los Angeles County

Endless Snowflake: Constructing Shapes with Infinite Perimeters and Finite Areas Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Andrea Zima
School: New Horizon School, Pasadena

J1208 Hirshman, Gregory A. Grade 8, San Diego County

The Pleasure of Pi Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Tom Smith
School: La Jolla Country Day School, La Jolla

J1209 Holtz, Benjamin D. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

What Patterns Are Formed When Number Sequences Are Translated into Different Base Systems and Interpreted in Base-10? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Nancy Bernstein
School: Dodson (Rudecinda Sepulveda) Middle School, Rancho Palos Verdes

J1210 Jacobs, Rebecca E. Grade 6, Los Angeles County

Category Award
The Secret of Nim: Mapping Finite Groups under Nim Addition to N-Dimensional Simplexes Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Sewell
School: Mirman School for Gifted Children, Los Angeles

J1211 Khushigian, Stefani A. Grade 8, Fresno County

The Monopoly Mystery: Probability vs. Personality Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Joel Ruble
School: Hallmark Charter School, Sanger

J1212 Kroo, Elliot R. Grade 7, Santa Clara County

Category Award
Artificial Intelligence: Can a Neural Network Learn to Play Connect 4? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Ilan Kroo
School: Terman Middle School, Palo Alto

J1213 Llanes, Christina K. Grade 8, Ventura County

Neurotic About Neurons Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Danny Llanes
School: La Reina High School, Thousand Oaks

J1214 Lowood, Karl J. Grade 8, San Mateo County

Lose to Win? It's Not Impossible: A Computer Simulation of Coin-Tossing Games in C++ to Test Parrondo's Paradox Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Susan Liebl
School: Parkside Intermediate School, San Bruno

J1215 O'Brien, Cory C. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Evolution of Data: The Effect of Mutation Functions on the Growth of a Computer Generated Population Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. N. Graham
School: Eagle Rock Junior/Senior High School, Los Angeles

J1216 Olewiler, Emily Grade 8, Kern County

Hydroharmonics: Is There a Formula? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Peggy Greenfield
School: Stockdale Christian School, Bakersfield

J1217 Reddy, Sidharth D. Grade 8, Kern County

Software Speech Recognition Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Susan Lippert
School: Tevis Junior High School, Bakersfield

J1218 Ruble, Hannah L. Grade 6, Fresno County

Fastest Route: Graph Theory Applied Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Joel Ruble
School: Hallmark Charter School, Sanger

J1219 Ueno, Kouhei Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Mathematics Behind Realistic Computer Graphics Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Andrea Acres
School: Ridgecrest Intermediate School, Rancho Palos Verdes

J1220 Vijayanandan, Prashanth Grade 6, San Mateo County

How Does Travel Time Vary between Segments on SamTrans Route 260? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Peter Kimball
School: Ralston Middle School, Belmont

J1299 Hilley, Victoria B. Grade 6, Ventura County

Arches and Loops and Whorls, Oh My! A Study of Fingerprint Patterns Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Debbie Dunn
School: Mesa Union Junior High School, Somis