Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing

J0101 Aker, Robert L., Jr. Grade 7, San Bernardino County

Golf Ball Flight Distance
Advisor: Mr. Wayne Niederman
School: Ramona Junior High School, Chino

J0102 Ayers, Jared S. Grade 8, Riverside County

Breaking Point
Advisor: Ms. Lenore Sazer-Krebbers
School: Idyllwild School, Idyllwild

J0103 Ceravolo, Angelina L. Grade 7, San Diego County

Strength in Adobe Bricks
Advisor: Mrs. Jodi Catano
School: Blessed Sacrament Elementary School, San Diego

J0104 Currie, Adam C. Grade 6, Riverside County

Can Temperature Sensitive Alloys be Used as Artificial Muscle?
Advisor: Ms. Marie Coover
School: Taft (William H.) Elementary, Riverside

J0105 Davila, David A. Grade 8, San Diego County

The Best Kid-Proof Bottle Cap
Advisor: Mrs. Kellie Marcarelli
School: Sacred Heart Academy, San Diego

J0106 Douglas, Kirsten C. Grade 8, San Diego County

Bounciness and Distance of a Golf Ball
Advisor: Mrs. Donna Tomihiro
School: Rincon Middle School, Escondido

J0107 Dreyer, John O. Grade 7, Monterey County

The Lunar Launcher of the Future
Advisor: Mrs. Wendy Ward
School: Santa Catalina School, Monterey

J0107 Pendlay, Ryan C. Grade 7, Monterey County

The Lunar Launcher of the Future
Advisor: Mrs. Wendy Ward
School: Santa Catalina Lower School, Monterey

J0108 Elizondo, Paul M., III Grade 8, San Diego County

Which is the Best Orthodontic Arch Wire for Straigthening Teeth?
Advisor: Ms. Marie Belfast
School: Del Dios Middle School, Escondido

J0109 Elliot, Jayme E. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

Solar Cookers
Advisor: Dr. Edward DeCook
School: Casimir Middle School, Torrance

J0110 Elsberry, James S. Grade 7, Mendocino County

Golf: Distance for Your Dollar
Advisor: Mr. Dan Dummet
School: Baechtel Grove Middle School, Willits

J0111 Endres, Eric R. Grade 8, Ventura County

Headache Prescription, Helmet Safety
Advisor: Mr. Morley Cohen
School: Mesa Verde Middle School, Moorpark

J0112 Ettner, Katie M. Grade 6, Fresno County

Easing the Dilemma Zone by Allowing Adequate Time for Cars to Pass through Controlled Intersections
Advisor: Mr. Gary Cohagen
School: Valley Oak Elementary, Fresno

J0113 Glinzak, Amanda L. Grade 7, Kern County

Pump It Up!
Advisor: Mr. Robert McMillan
School: Rosedale Middle School, Bakersfield

J0114 Griffin, Eric J. Grade 7, San Mateo County

Flame vs. Electricity: The Hot Scoop
Advisor: Mrs. Irma Tempone
School: Lipman Middle School, Brisbane

J0115 Harris, Haley N. Grade 8, Fresno County

Eggs-Straordinary Strength
Advisor: Ms. Kristin Keeler
School: Clark (C. Todd) Intermediate School, Clovis

J0116 Indra, Sean W. Grade 8, Orange County

Just Lube It!
Advisor: Mr. Thad Lewis
School: Niguel Hills Junior High School, Laguna Niguel

J0117 Johnson, Corey M. Grade 7, San Mateo County

The Physics of Bicycle Braking
Advisor: Mr. Jerry Trenter
School: Cunha (Manuel F.) Intermediate School, Half Moon Bay

J0118 Johnson, Everett T. Grade 8, Santa Cruz County

The World of Flywheels Asks: "Do Flywheels Store Energy?"
Advisor: Ms. Joan Kell
School: Aptos Junior High School, Aptos

J0119 Julien, Kristen L. Grade 6, San Mateo County

The Amazing Glass Snatcher
Advisor: Mrs. Cheryl Cleeves
School: Clifford Marine Science Magnet School, Redwood City

J0120 Kalar, Greg L. Grade 8, Kern County

The Crushing Point
Advisor: Mr. William Plain
School: Fruitvale Junior High School, Bakersfield

J0121 Keane, Shane C. Grade 8, San Mateo County

Train Time
Advisor: Ms. Pascha Marlin
School: Central Middle School, San Carlos

J0122 Kleyn, Deborah L. Grade 8, San Diego County

What Factors Affect the Dampening of Vibration?
Advisor: Ms. Stacy Byers
School: Cajon Park Junior High School, Santee

J0123 Lane, Brittney M. Grade 7, Fresno County

The Physics of Cheating in Baseball
Advisor: Mrs. Sharon Collins
School: Kastner (George W.) Intermediate School, Fresno

J0124 Lecocq, Kyle R. Grade 8, San Bernardino County

In Knots We Trust
Advisor: Ms. Steniger
School: Ranchero Middle School, Hesperia

J0125 Lee, Christina A. Grade 8, Ventura County

Crack Attack: Investigation of Acoustic Emission from Wooden Beams Under Static Stress and Its Correlation to Materia...
Advisor: Mrs. Linda Johnson
School: Colina Intermediate School, Thousand Oaks

J0126 Leigh, Warrick S., Jr. Grade 7, Orange County

Does the Type of Bridge Affect the Amount of Weight It Can Carry?
Advisor: Mr. Jeff Dunn
School: Sierra Vista Middle School, Irvine

J0127 McGee, Kelly C. Grade 7, San Mateo County

The Cart Clip
Advisor: Ms. Judy Cala
School: Our Lady of Angels Elementary School, Burlingame

J0128 Morse, Christopher G. Grade 6, Kern County

Material Failures
Advisor: Mrs. Melissa Watts
School: El Tejon Elementary School, Lebec

J0129 Munday, Andrew R. Grade 7, San Mateo County

Flexi-Hanger
Advisor: Ms. Judy Cala
School: Our Lady of Angels Elementary School, Burlingame

J0130 O'Neil, Jedediah S. Grade 7, Alameda County

Snowboard Bindings: Strap Up or Step-In?
Advisor: Mrs. Sheila Berry
School: Christian Community Schools, Fremont

J0131 Palmer, Claire C. Grade 8, Marin County

Is Wet or Dry Wood Stronger?
Advisor: Mr. Eric Kielich
School: Mount Tamalpais School, Mill Valley

J0132 Read, Eric M. Grade 8, San Diego County

Are Our Buildings Safe?
Advisor: Mr. Howard Tenenbaum
School: Lewis (Harvey L.) Middle School, San Diego

J0133 Robles, Mary Mar Grade 7, Santa Clara County

Truss Bridges
Advisor: Mr. Ronald Robles
School: Columbia Middle School, Sunnyvale

J0133 Roselo, Aileen S. Grade 7, Santa Clara County

Truss Bridges
Advisor: Mr. Ronald Robles
School: Columbia Middle School, Sunnyvale

J0134 Rogers, Collin M. Grade 8, Humboldt County

I-Beams: A Weighty Issue
Advisor: Mr. Rand Hall
School: McKinleyville Middle School, McKinleyville

J0135 Roth, Tasha-Anne M. Grade 8, San Diego County

Soccer Shin Guards: Is There a Connection between Cost and Quality?
Advisor: Ms. Karen Ellsworth
School: Our Lady of Grace School, El Cajon

J0136 Strate, Heidi L. Grade 8, Santa Clara County

Where Has All the Energy Gone?
Advisor: Dr. Gordon Strate
School: Valley Christian Junior High School, San Jose

J0137 Thurston, Jenny H. Grade 7, Contra Costa County

"Slip Slidin' Away": How to Reduce Friction on Ice
Advisor: Mr. Michael Wilson
School: Portola Middle School, El Cerrito

J0138 Williamson, Joshua A. Grade 8, San Diego County

Is a Golf Ball's Bounce a Good Predictor of Distance?
Advisor: Ms. Cheri Cloutier
School: Valley Junior High School, Carlsbad

J0139 Witucky, Aaron P. Grade 8, San Diego County

Does the Price of a Golf Ball Affect the Distance It Travels When Hit by a Constant Accelerating Force?
Advisor: Mr. Joseph Krupens
School: Standley (William H.) Junior High School, San Diego

J0199 Bott, Jonathan G. Grade 7, Ventura County

Earthquake-Proof Structure
Advisor: Mrs. Lara Taylor
School: Anacapa Middle School, Ventura