Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing

J0101 Billingsley, Roger A. Grade 6, Orange County

Does the Influence of Magnetic Levitation Prove to be Superior in Speed as Compared to Conventional Friction?
Advisor: Mr. Robert Grant
School: Pegasus Middle School, Huntington Beach

J0102 Brahme, Nina N. Grade 7, Ventura County

There's Something in Your Teeth!
Advisor: Ms. Cindy Ligeti
School: Medea Creek Middle School, Agoura

J0103 Croskey, Matthew C. Grade 6, Fresno County

Which Wood Is Stronger? Natural or Composite
Advisor: Mr. Gary Cohagan
School: Valley Oak Elementary, Fresno

J0104 Currie, Adam C. Grade 7, Riverside County

Breakthrough! Are Bird Eggs Easier to Break Out of than Into?
Advisor: Dr. Heather Silyn-Roberts
School: Earhart (Amelia) Middle School, Riverside

J0105 Duerr, Christopher J. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Cooking With Solar Energy
Advisor: Ms. Debra Beckett
School: St. Paul the Apostle School, Los Angeles

J0106 Elias, Danielle E. Grade 8, Ventura County

Filing the Facts
Advisor: Mrs. Marilyn Usher
School: La Reina High School, Thousand Oaks

J0107 Gilula, Hannah R. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Listen Up!
Advisor: Ms. Mandy West
School: Brentwood School, Los Angeles

J0108 Greenfield, John M. Grade 8, Kern County

Piston Head Shape vs. Piston Efficiency
Advisor: Mr. Mark Erickson
School: Stockdale Christian School, Bakersfield

J0109 Gutierrez, Corina A. Grade 7, Santa Clara County

Shake and Break: Design of Structures vs. Simulated Earthquakes
Advisor: Ms. Patty Smith
School: Columbia Middle School, Sunnyvale

J0109 Tran, Theresa J. Grade 7, Santa Clara County

Shake and Break: Design of Structures vs. Simulated Earthquakes
Advisor: Ms. Patty Smith
School: Columbia Middle School, Sunnyvale

J0110 Hightower, Corey B. Grade 8, San Diego County

Volleyballs vs. Air Pressure
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego

J0111 Hooton, Alexander N. Grade 6, Ventura County

Marten: Will the Martensitic Transformation of Nickel-Titanium Actuator Wires Make a Hexapod Robot Walk?
Advisor: Mrs. Ann Marie Wygle
School: Los Cerritos Intermediate School, Thousand Oaks

J0112 Horita, Aaron S. Grade 6, San Bernardino County

Where Is My Baseball Bat's Sweet Spot?
Advisor: Ms. Barbara Smith
School: Eagle Canyon Elementary School, Chino Hills

J0113 Inouye, Nettie K. Grade 8, Fresno County

The Effects of Backpack Positioning and Distribution on the Body's Structure
Advisor: Mr. Albert Ashjian
School: Lone Star Elementary School, Fresno

J0114 Keane, Colin N. Grade 8, San Mateo County

Skid Stopper: An Invention to Stop the Progress of a Skidding Car on an Icy Road
Advisor: Ms. Robin Lise-Nielsen
School: Central Middle School, San Carlos

J0115 Kilroy, Ross H. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

The Physics of Massive Rock Falls at Yosemite National Park
Advisor: Dr. Miguel Moreno
School: Brentwood School, Los Angeles

J0116 Lane, Brittney M. Grade 8, Fresno County

Speed or Mass: Which Is the Better Slugger?
Advisor: Mr. Josh Olson
School: Kastner (George W.) Intermediate School, Fresno

J0117 Milner, Kevin R. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

Levitation vs. Wheels: Which Is More Efficient?
Advisor: Mr. Will Winn
School: Goleta Valley Junior High School, Goleta

J0118 Penn, Jonathon R. Grade 8, Ventura County

Got Balls?
Advisor: Ms. Susan Falk
School: Los Cerritos Intermediate School, Thousand Oaks

J0119 Pinto, Jennifer H. Grade 7, San Bernardino County

Earthquakes: Are We Ready for the Big One?
Advisor: Ms. Sheila Jones
School: Washington School, Bloomington

J0120 Schuster, Gregory P. Grade 6, Riverside County

How Does Changing the Shape, Type, and Size of Reflective Surfaces Affect the Temperature Gain of a Solar Reflector?
Advisor: Mrs. Ann Schuster
School: Faith Christian Academy, Murrieta

J0121 Smith, Rachel M. Grade 8, Orange County

Plastic Wrap: A Revolutionary Invention
Advisor: Mr. Roy Kaleikau
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim

J0122 Sonberg, Jane Grade 8, San Mateo County

Improving Basketball Shooting Efficiency
Advisor: Ms. Kathleen Davenport
School: Roy Cloud School, Redwood City

J0123 Trudell, Brendan G. Grade 7, San Mateo County

Blink No More
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Our Lady of Angels Elementary School, Burlingame

J0124 Turek, John M. Grade 8, San Diego County

What Paintball Brand Breaks the Most?
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego

J0125 Vail, Shawn D. Grade 8, Ventura County

Avoiding a Seismic Catastrophe
Advisor: Mr. Morley Cohen
School: Mesa Verde Middle School, Moorpark

J0126 Wilkins, Brandon L. Grade 8, San Diego County

Does the Age of a Paintball Affect Its Accuracy?
Advisor: Ms. Janet Nordeen
School: Del Dios Middle School, Escondido