1998 Category Winners in
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing

First Place: J0120

Miller, Laura J. Grade 8, Orange County
The Blood Stoppers
Advisor: Noreen Williams
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim

Second Place: J0134

Topjian, Terenig Grade 8, Los Angeles County
The Design of a Vehicle That Will Not Flip on Sharp Turns (and its Impact on the Economy and Traffic)
Advisor: Fr. Parsekh Topjian
School: Chamlian (Vahan & Andush) Armenian School, Glendale

Third Place: J0122

Myers, Sophie I. Grade 7, Orange County
What Factors Influence the Strength of Hair?
Advisor: Mr. William Dupuis
School: Tarbut V'Torah Community Day School, Irvine

Honorable Mention: J0114

Garabedian, Troy G. Grade 7, Fresno County
Wallpaper Underlays: Testing a New Energy, Time, and Money Saving Idea
Advisor: Mr. David Piercy
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis