CSSF Project Listings: 2001
Electricity & Electronics
Junior Division

J0601
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Alvarez, Erick D., Grade 8
Wilson, John B.G., Grade 8
Tuned Circuits
Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Nick Pardue
School: Santa Clara Elementary School, Oxnard, Ventura County
J0602
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Becker, Ian J., Grade 8
Is the Globalstar Satellite System Efficient?
Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County
J0603
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Beckmeier, Nigel W., Grade 8
Maglev Technology
Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Louis Garcia
School: Viewpoint School, Calabasas, Los Angeles County
J0604
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Blackey, Gregory K., Grade 8
Fiberlight: A Fiberoptic Auto Safety Device
Advisor: Ms. Bobbie Stumbaugh
School: Selby Lane School, Atherton, San Mateo County
J0605
Category Award: First Place
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Boots, Kyle S.F., Grade 6
Pro C.E.S.S. Robot (Collects, Evaluates, Sorts, Stores)
Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Judith Loverro
School: Crossroads School for Arts and Science, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County
J0606
Category Award: Honorable Mention
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Borhani, Faryar, Grade 7
What Is Magnetic Levitation and How Does It Work on Bullet Trains?
Advisor: Mr. Robert Grant
School: Pegasus Middle School, Huntington Beach, Orange County
J0607
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Burban, David, Grade 7
Improving Cooling for Microprocessors
Advisor: Mr. Millard Lowe
School: Pacific Hills School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
J0608
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Calabough, Annie S., Grade 8
Electromagnetic Fields of Metal Detectors
Advisor: Mr. Norman Negus
School: Pershing (John J.) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County
J0609
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DeWitt, Scot C., Grade 7
Electromagnetic Fields: Bad to the Bone?
Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Karen Myers
School: Our Lady of Grace School, El Cajon, San Diego County
J0610
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Dorne, Brian P., Grade 6
What Affects the Speed of a Computer More: RAM or the Processor?
Advisor: Ms. Bettina Pierce
School: El Camino Real Elementary School, Irvine, Orange County
J0611
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Gaines, Colin S., Grade 8
Whether Weather Affects Laser Based Telecommunication Systems
Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Robbie Revel
School: Sierra Canyon Middle School, Chatsworth, Los Angeles County
J0612
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Giusti, Michael D., Grade 7
Robotic Maze Navigation with a Micro-Controller
Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Lisa Williams
School: Southbay Christian School, Mountain View, Santa Clara County
J0613
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Hoffman, Elisha K., Grade 6
The Effects of Voltage and Number of Coils on the Lifting Strength of Various Electromagnets
Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Tom Swartz
School: Tierra Linda Middle School, San Carlos, San Mateo County
J0614
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Hriciga, James J., Grade 6
The Effects of Temperature on a Solar Cell Module
Advisor: Mr. Alex Ewert
School: Prado View Elementary School, Corona, Riverside County
J0615
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Ingalls, Jessica K., Grade 8
Solar Cells: Can Amorphous Outperform Polycrystalline in Low Sunlight Conditions?
Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Jill Schmitt
School: Carlton Oaks School, Santee, San Diego County
J0616
Category Award: Second Place
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Injeyan, Lara A., Grade 7
Crosstalk in Wavelength Division Multiplexed (WDM) Optical Fibers
Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Hagop Injeyan
School: Chamlian (Vahan & Anoush) Armenian School, Glendale, Los Angeles County
J0617
Category Award: Third Place
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Jones, Kelsey A., Grade 8
Can GPS Accuracy Be Improved by Repeated Measurements?
Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County
J0618
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Jordan, Christopher J., Grade 7
Ma, Garron K., Grade 7
Which Infrared Emitting Diode Pair Provides the Best Object Detection?
Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Lisa Williams
School: Southbay Christian School, Mountain View, Santa Clara County
J0619
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Killam, Taylor H., Grade 8
McLellan, Andrew D., Grade 8
Thomson, Jonathan J., Grade 8
Non-Contact Ultrasonic Laser Detector
Advisors: Mrs. Sara Ford, Ms. Katrina Minck
School: Manhattan Beach Middle School, Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles County
J0620
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Laughery, Stephen W., Grade 8
Temperature: Does It Affect the Response Time of an LCD?
Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Morley Cohen
School: Mesa Verde Middle School, Moorpark, Ventura County
J0621
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McCormick, Christopher L., Grade 8
Can Electromagnets Propel a Model Vehicle?
Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Jill Schmitt
School: Carlton Oaks School, Santee, San Diego County
J0622
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Nommensen, Veronica J., Grade 7
Veith, Alyssa M., Grade 7
Magnetic Levitation
Advisor: Mrs. Melissa Watts
School: El Tejon Middle School, Lebec, Kern County
J0623
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Sanchez, Martin, Grade 8
Batteries Turn Me On
Advisor: Mr. Michael McLaughlin
School: Ocean View Junior High School, Oxnard, Ventura County
J0624
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Tomassian, Garine S., Grade 8
From Calories to Electrons
Advisor: Mr. Louis Garcia
School: Viewpoint School, Calabasas, Los Angeles County
J0625
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Tripp, Steven M., Grade 7
Making a Stronger Electromagnet
Advisor: Mrs. Carol Turpin
School: St. John's Lutheran School, Bakersfield, Kern County
J0626
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Wilson, Matthew L., Grade 8
Light: At What Cost?
Advisor: Ms. Meg Deppe
School: Apple Valley Middle School, Apple Valley, San Bernardino County
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