1995 Category Winners in
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing

First Place: J0144

Zachariades, Nina Grade 7, San Mateo County
Spider Silk: An Amazing Natural Material
Advisor: Dr. Royal Ingersoll
School: Crystal Springs Uplands School, Hillsborough

Second Place: J0107

Cornell, Phillip E. Grade 8, San Mateo County
What is the Optimum Bridge?
Advisor: Ms. Judy Griffith
School: La Entrada Middle School, Menlo Park

Third Place: J0115

Iacuaniello, Jeff A. Grade 8, Humboldt County
Shock Absorbing Materials for Football Helmet Simulation
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Lane
School: Pacific Union Elementary School, Arcata

Honorable Mention: J0131

Patel, Dinyar P. Grade 7, Kern County
Traffic Control
Advisor: Mr. Dan Kravitz
School: Tevis Junior High School, Bakersfield