Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing

J0101 Bradley, Lucas A. Grade 7, San Luis Obispo County

Which Microwave Popcorn Pops the Best?
Advisor: Mr. Richard Bartel
School: North County Christian School, Atascadero

J0102 Data, Tony Grade 8, San Mateo County

Built to Withstand
Advisor: Ms. Nancy Halbauer
School: St. Pius Elementary School, Redwood City

J0103 Fielding, Jason W. Grade 8, Riverside County

Which Roofing Material Resists Fire and Heat Best?
Advisor: Mr. Harry Post
School: Acacia Middle School, Hemet

J0104 Fischetti, Benjamin T. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

Earthquake Resistant Structural Design
Advisor: Ms. Diane Reuter
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara

J0105 Gile, Trevor T. Grade 7, Fresno County

Is there a Linear Relation between the Dimension of Wood and its Strength?
Advisor: Mrs. Barbara Hansen
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis

J0106 Gingrich, Roslynn A. Grade 8, Fresno County

Which Packaging Material Protects the Best?
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Centerville Elementary School, Sanger

J0107 Hoffman, Sarah L. Grade 7, Kern County

Seismology
Advisor: Mr. Kelly Handley
School: Sierra Junior High School, Bakersfield

J0108 Ison, Bogie F. Grade 7, Mendocino County

Fact or Friction
Advisor: Mr. Paul Joens-Poulton
School: Laytonville Middle School, Laytonville

J0109 Jung, Nicholas G. Grade 7, Fresno County

Do Condoms Prevent HIV Transmission?
Advisor: Mrs. Lisa Robinson
School: Edison High School, Fresno

J0110 Khatchaturian, Linda Grade 8, Los Angeles County

The Effects of Cement Content and Temperature on Concrete
Advisor: Ms. Marine Mardirian
School: Chamlian Armenian School, Glendale

J0111 Kowshik, Anoop B. Grade 7, Riverside County

Wheels of Power
Advisor: Ms. Liz Biller
School: Palm Desert Middle School, Palm Desert

J0112 Lindsay, Keena F. Grade 7, San Diego County

What Non-Commercial Methods are Most Effective in Restoring Hardbound Books which have Sustained Water Damage?
Advisor: Mrs. Geri Saxton-Anderson
School: All Saints' Episcopal Elementary School, San Diego

J0113 May, Lynne K. Grade 8, Humboldt County

Pendulum
Advisor: Ms. Diana Skiles
School: Jacoby Creek Elementary School, Bayside

J0114 Meyer, Michelle M. Grade 7, San Mateo County

The Strength of Wood
Advisor: Mrs. Lucille Uldrick
School: Notre Dame Elementary School, Belmont

J0115 Moreno, Blanca Grade 8, Kern County

The Relationship between Pillar Volume and Weight Supported
Advisor: Ms. Sandra Spencer
School: Mettler Elementary School, Bakersfield

J0116 O'Conner, John T. Grade 8, San Diego County

Recycling Scrap Tires into Asphalt
Advisor: Mrs. Rosalie Wisniew
School: St. Didacus Parochial School, San Diego

J0117 Pichel, Stephanie M. Grade 7, San Mateo County

Shake, Rattle, and Roll?
Advisor: Mr. Gilbert Ellis
School: Cunha (Manuel F.) Intermediate School, Half Moon Bay

J0118 Pretty, Nigel A. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Testing Tack in Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives and Relating Tack to Purpose
Advisor: Mrs. Midge Kimble
School: Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada Flintridge

J0119 Robbins, Jason E. Grade 8, San Diego County

Battle of the Bats
Advisor: Ms. Margaret Benoit
School: Oak Crest Junior High School, Encinitas

J0120 Santos, Reynaldo B. Grade 7, Orange County

Flame Retardant Fabrics
Advisor: Mr. Roy Kaleikau
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim

J0121 Sasaki, David N. Grade 8, Orange County

How Effective are Laboratory Gloves in Protecting Against Viruses?
Advisor: Ms. Noreen Williams
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim

J0122 Strick, Jeffrey E. Grade 8, San Diego County

Can the Accuracy of Factory Ammunition be Improved Upon by Handloading?
Advisor: Mr. Dave Chamberlin
School: Cajon Park Junior High School, Santee

J0123 Telleen, Karl C. Grade 7, San Mateo County

The Child-Proof Knife Sheath
Advisor: Mrs. Didy Erkelens
School: St. Matthew's Episcopal School, San Mateo

J0124 Tung, Denise P. Grade 8, San Diego County

Earthquake on a Flexible Foundation
Advisor: Ms. Laurel Owen
School: Challenger Junior High School, San Diego

J0125 Weaver, Kevin R. Grade 7, Humboldt County

The Relationship between Shot Location and Rebound Location in Competitive Basketball
Advisor: Mr. Rand Hall
School: McKinleyville Middle School, McKinleyville

J0126 Wert, Monika A. Grade 7, San Diego County

Glass as a Radioactive Waste Container: Which Shape is Strongest?
Advisor: Mr. James Spandikow
School: Lincoln Middle School, Vista

J0127 Wieveg, Arthur G. Grade 7, Ventura County

Line Racer: Performance Time Difference in Multiple Engines in a Specific Pine Space Derby Rocket on Level Line
Advisor: Mr. Timothy Peddicord
School: Fremont (John C.) Intermediate School, Oxnard

J0128 Yee, Jonathan M. Grade 7, San Mateo County

When the Sun is Out, the Drinks are on Me!
Advisor: Mrs. Didy Erkelens
School: St. Matthew's Episcopal School, San Mateo

J0199 Kazanjy, Peter R. Grade 8, Orange County

Plywood: Could Buildings have been Saved from the Northridge Quake?
Advisor: Mr. Steve Goldzman
School: Hewes Middle School, Santa Ana