Electricity & Electronics

J0701 Adams, Sarah J. Grade 8, Orange County

Category Award
An Eye on Lithium Batteries Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Noreen Williams
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim

J0702 Bertch, Michael S. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

Are Voltage and Current Directly Related to the Force Generated by an Electromagnet? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Leena Berger
School: Mayfield Junior School of the Holy Child, Pasadena

J0703 Bishop, Alexander L. Grade 6, Santa Cruz County

The Effect of Temperature on Battery Life Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bruce Bishop
School: Rio Del Mar Elemetary School, Aptos

J0705 Bridge, Ryan T. Grade 6, Fresno County

Sending an Electrical Signal Over a Telegraph Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Cindy Akin
School: Dry Creek School, Clovis

J0706 Brouillette, Alex Grade 6, San Mateo County

Electric Motors and How They Work Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Jessica Andrews
School: St. Matthew Catholic School, San Mateo

J0707 Case, Alexander T. Grade 8, San Joaquin County

Touched by an Angle: Which Angle of a Windmill Blade Will Produce the Most Energy? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Tina Brown
School: St. Bernard School, Tracy

J0708 Crowther, David K. Grade 8, San Benito County

What's the Big Attraction? How to Make an Electromagnet More Powerful Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Eric Crowther
School: Spring Grove School, Hollister

J0709 DeCuir, Andrew L. Grade 7, Monterey County

Circuitry Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Coward
School: Buena Vista Middle School, Salinas

J0710 Deran, Alden D. Grade 6, Santa Cruz County

Category Award
How Can I Build a Nitrogen Laser and Prove that It Can Lase? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Mary Sauter
School: Ocean Alternative Education Center, Santa Cruz

J0711 Emmett, Cory R. Grade 8, Nevada County

The Effect of CD Drive Speed on Data Access Speed Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Daniel Dummett
School: Union Hill School, Grass Valley

J0712 Frasier, Danielle E. Grade 7, San Diego County

More Efficient Solar Energy Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas

J0713 Frost, Everett O. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Gone with the Wind: The Days of Oil Dependency Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Debbie Margulis
School: St. Martin of Tours School, Los Angeles

J0715 Hayes, Kia R.R. Grade 8, Humboldt County

What Barrier Materials Reduce Wireless Computer Signal Range? Why Does WiFi Not Fly Further? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Greg Ennes
School: Sunny Brae Middle School, Arcata

J0716 Hsieh, Vicki Grade 8, Contra Costa County

More Rotors, More Motors, More Power? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Mary Beth Hodge
School: Pine Valley Middle School, San Ramon

J0717 Hwang, Erik S. Grade 8, San Bernardino County

Does the Sun's Angle Have Any Effect on the Efficiency of Solar Panels? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Yancey
School: Moore Middle School, Redlands

J0718 Jin, Rui Grade 8, San Diego County

How Can Magnetic Fields Spin a Rotor? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Sally Sondreal
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego

J0719 Johnson, Samuel A. Grade 8, Ventura County

Fuel Cells: The Power of the Future Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Cynthia Vodraska
School: Sequoia Middle School, Newbury Park

J0720 Kirschen, Aaron Z. Grade 6, Santa Cruz County

Solar Panel Power Booster Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Laura Home
School: Mission Hill Junior High School, Santa Cruz

J0721 Wymore, Garrett A. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

The Use of a Stirling Engine as an Alternative Energy Source Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Martin Byhower
School: Chadwick School, Palos Verdes

J0721 Madden, Michael C. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

The Use of a Stirling Engine as an Alternative Energy Source Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Martin Byhower
School: Chadwick School, Palos Verdes

J0721 Yu, Cameron C. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

The Use of a Stirling Engine as an Alternative Energy Source Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Martin Byhower
School: Chadwick School, Palos Verdes

J0722 McRae, Robert W., Jr. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

How Adding Solar Panels Affects the Running Time and Distance Traveled by an Electric Go-kart Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Christine Nelson
School: St. Paul the Apostle School, Los Angeles

J0723 Meyer, Frederick J. Grade 8, Santa Cruz County

Category Award
Designing Active Audio Noise Canceling Circuits Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Dave Rank
School: Santa Cruz Montessori (Wavecrest) School, Aptos

J0724 Mohiuddin, Zaheer A. Grade 6, Santa Clara County

Effect of Direction and Tilt Angle of Solar Cells on Power Generated Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Lian Jeeawoody
School: Granada Islamic School, Santa Clara

J0725 Moore, Dennis G. Grade 8, San Diego County

How Far Can a Computer Take You? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego

J0726 Murray, Susanna G. Grade 8, San Diego County

From Sunlight to Light Bulbs Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego

J0727 Noraky, James Grade 8, San Diego County

Dynamic Diffractions: The Effect of Laser Light on Storage Capacity Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Jeff Major
School: Preuss School, La Jolla

J0728 Ooms, Alexandra N. Grade 7, Orange County

Hydro Energy Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Judy Keneipp
School: St. Anne School, Laguna Niguel

J0729 Plassmeyer, Brennan C. Grade 7, San Diego County

Category Award
Creating an Accoustic Guitar Pickup Using Optical Components Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas

J0730 Proffer, Quinn E. Grade 8, San Diego County

Testing the Effect of Dust on a Photovoltaic Cell's Output Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Tom Smith
School: La Jolla Country Day School, La Jolla

J0731 Roberts, Christopher M. Grade 8, San Diego County

A New Spin on Hydroelectricity Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Marylin Sniffen
School: Hillsdale Middle School, El Cajon

J0732 Seaton, Zachary S. Grade 7, Kern County

Changing Antennas for Strength Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Vicky Hay
School: St. Francis Parish School, Bakersfield

J0733 Terzes, Matthew P. Grade 8, San Diego County

Linear Accelerator Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Chris Kuhn
School: St. John School, Encinitas

J0734 Turner, Lauren M. Grade 8, Riverside County

More Power to You: Increasing Wireless Signal Reception Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Rosemary Bumbalo
School: St. Catherine of Alexandria, Riverside

J0735 Wassem, Dennis B. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

How Does Coil Shape and Magnet Placement Affect the Rotations of a Simple Motor? Project Abstract
Advisor: Miss Shelly Thoreson
School: Muir (John) Middle School, Burbank

J0736 Wilfong, Jeffrey T. Grade 7, San Mateo County

Attraction Action Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Cleeves
School: Clifford Marine Science Magnet School, Redwood City

J0737 Wilson, Christopher R. Grade 8, San Mateo County

What Blocks My Signal? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ian Kastelic
School: Cunha (Manuel F.) Intermediate School, Half Moon Bay

J0738 Young, Erik W. Grade 8, Santa Cruz County

Magic Magnets: Construction and Testing of a Homopolar Motor Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. James Young
School: Santa Cruz Montessori (Wavecrest) School, Aptos