2001 Category Winners in
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing

First Place: J0101: Acker, Stephen A., Grade 6
Bridge Design
Advisor: Mrs. Emily Williams
School: Wilson Middle School, Pasadena, Los Angeles County
Second Place: J0108: Cohen, Jeremiah ("Yermie") R., Grade 8
Electroactive Polymers as Artificial Muscles Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Francesc Giralt
School: Adams (John) Middle School, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County
Third Place: J0114: Hiel, Lynn A., Grade 7
Can Foam Make Steel Stronger? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Steven Parsa
School: Palos Verdes Intermediate School, Palos Verdes Estates, Los Angeles County
Honorable Mention: J0125: Pies, Matthew R., Grade 8
How Does Arch Curvature Affect Strength? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Brad Penkala
School: Goleta Valley Junior High School, Goleta, Santa Barbara County