1997 Category Winners in
Fluid Mechanics/ Aerodynamics/ Thermophysics

First Place: J0836

Lin, Andy Y. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County
What is Nolan Ryan's Secret Weapon?
Advisor: Mr. WIll Winn
School: Goleta Valley Junior High School, Goleta

Second Place: J0850

Tormos, Joey C. Grade 8, Ventura County
Optimizing the Drag Coefficient of Cars
Advisor: Mr. Morley Cohen
School: Mesa Verde Middle School, Moorpark

Third Place: J0803

Beilby, Nathaniel L. Grade 7, San Bernardino County
What Material Soundproofs Best?
Advisor: Mrs. Julia Smith
School: Big Bear Middle School, Big Bear Lake

Honorable Mention: J0815

Daly, Christina E. Grade 8, San Diego County
The Effect of Spray Pattern on Cleaning Efficiency
Advisor: Mr. Michael Erickson
School: Maris (Stella) Academy, La Jolla