Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics

J0101 Asper, Andrew A. Grade 6, Riverside County

What Variables Are Needed to Efficiently Produce the Most Electrical Output from a Darrieus Vertical Axis Wind Turbine? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Harry Post
School: Acacia Middle School, Hemet

J0102 Brokate, Matthew J.H. Grade 7, Mendocino County

Ready... Aim... Fire! Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Sharon Shannahan
School: Baechtel Grove Middle School, Willits

J0103 Brownlee, Daniel R. Grade 7, San Diego County

Dihedral Angles and Their Effect on Flight Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Gretchen Taylor
School: Hillsdale Middle School, El Cajon

J0104 Cagle, Stephanie L. Grade 7, San Diego County

The Study of Varying a Parachute's Surface Area on a Rocket's Rate of Descent Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Michaela Bertch
School: St. Charles Borromeo Academy, San Diego

J0105 Cao, Bonnie Grade 7, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Swim Faster! But How? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Joyce Platt
School: Foothills Middle School, Arcadia

J0106 Jenkins, Joelle H. Grade 8, Santa Clara County

Spatter Spatter Everywhere Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Lauren Jenkins
School: Britton (Lewis H.) Middle School, Morgan Hill

J0106 Danner, Michelle E. Grade 8, Santa Clara County

Spatter Spatter Everywhere Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Lauren Jenkins
School: Britton (Lewis H.) Middle School, Morgan Hill

J0107 Edge, Christopher D. Grade 8, San Luis Obispo County

How Rocket Nozzles Affect Thrust Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Rich Bartel
School: North County Christian School, Atascadero

J0108 Walsh, John P. Grade 6, Santa Clara County

Does Shape Matter? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Leni Tomasso
School: St. Christopher School, San Jose

J0108 Ferrari, Peter Grade 6, Santa Clara County

Does Shape Matter? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Leni Tomasso
School: St. Christopher School, San Jose

J0108 Elliott, Thomas (Tommy) R. Grade 6, Santa Clara County

Does Shape Matter? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Leni Tomasso
School: St. Christopher School, San Jose

J0109 Goff, Jarred Alan Grade 8, San Diego County

How Fast Will a Homemade Hovercraft Powered by Two Leaf Blowers Travel over Different Surfaces? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Alan Goff
School: Rincon Middle School, Escondido

J0110 Grove, Bethany A. Grade 8, San Luis Obispo County

The Answer Is Blowing in the Wind: How Shape Affects Drag Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Meg Holroyd
School: Atascadero Junior High School, Atascadero

J0111 Kantor, Joshua A. Grade 8, Monterey County

How Does Angle of Attack Affect the Distance a Glider Can Fly? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bud Smith
School: All Saints' Episcopal Day School, Carmel

J0111 Hattori, Taylor V. Grade 8, Monterey County

How Does Angle of Attack Affect the Distance a Glider Can Fly? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bud Smith
School: All Saints' Episcopal Day School, Carmel

J0112 Henderson, Travis J. Grade 7, Kern County

Lift Capabilities of Different Wing Designs Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Tom Henderson
School: Greenfield Junior High School, Bakersfield

J0113 Hurst, Jeremy R. Grade 7, Kern County

In Pursuit of the Perfect Propeller Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Kenneth and Charles Hurst
School: El Tejon Middle School, Lebec

J0114 James, Dylan E. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

Rocket Nozzle Efficiency Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Brad Penkala
School: Goleta Valley Junior High School, Goleta

J0115 Johnson, Zachary N. Grade 7, San Benito County

At What Angle of Attack Will a Plane Stall? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Demetri Stamm
School: San Juan Elementary School, San Juan Bautista

J0116 Kenney, Lara R. Grade 7, San Diego County

How Airfoil Design Affects Lift Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Tom Smith
School: La Jolla Country Day School, La Jolla

J0117 Kimball, Alexandra J. Grade 6, Ventura County

Science Down the Drain Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Darcia Bridges
School: Las Colinas Middle School, Camarillo

J0118 Kottapalli, Anjaney P. Grade 8, Santa Clara County

A Question of Propellers Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Francis Lee
School: Miller (Joaquin) Middle School, San Jose

J0119 Lawrence, James E. Grade 7, San Diego County

Hull Texture vs. Performance Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mike Swan
School: Good Shepherd Catholic School, San Diego

J0120 Lent, Rebecca G. Grade 8, San Mateo County

Category Award
How a Solid's Temperature Affects Its Speed Falling through Liquids: Do Sizzling Spheres Sink Swiftly in a Syrupy Soup? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David Ortolan
School: Ralston Middle School, Belmont

J0121 Lopez, Curtis D. Grade 8, San Diego County

Could Dry Ice Rockets Be Helpful in Finding a Clean Power Source for the Future? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Joseph Krainock
School: Peirce (Olive) Middle School, Ramona

J0122 Maples, Krystle M. Grade 8, Tulare County

Parachutes Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Chris O'Brien
School: Springville Union Elementary School, Springville

J0123 Martin, Trevor M.T. Grade 6, Calaveras County

FANtom of the Tunnel Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Carter
School: Valley Springs Elementary School, Valley Springs

J0124 Medina, Melissa A. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

How Do Marble Mass, Water Density, and Temperature Affect Wave Speed? Project Abstract
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Muir (John) Middle School, Burbank

J0125 Mesler, Arlee L. Grade 8, Humboldt County

Physics of Flying Fruits Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Diana Skiles
School: Jacoby Creek Elementary School, Bayside

J0126 Michon, David J. Grade 7, Orange County

Turbines and Tunnels: Spacing Turbines in Wind Farms Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Joan Cachola
School: Sierra Vista Middle School, Irvine

J0127 Moradi, Roxanna E. Grade 8, Ventura County

Winging It Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Pat Wallace
School: Chaparral Middle School, Moorpark

J0128 Mourtos, Aiyana K. Grade 7, San Mateo County

Designed to Fly Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Lucinda Hitchner
School: Cunha (Manuel F.) Intermediate School, Half Moon Bay

J0129 Neuberger, Anthony J. Grade 8, San Diego County

Development and Utilization of a Model to Predict Rocket Velocity, Acceleration, Altitude, and Distance Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Heather Gudgeon
School: Carmel Valley Middle School, San Diego

J0130 Ogawa, Emily A. Grade 8, Fresno County

Do Particulates or Liquid Contaminants Affect Oil Viscosity When Heated? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Edward Case
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger

J0131 Ogden, Zachary E. Grade 7, Humboldt County

Model Rocketry: The Correlation between Increased Weight and Decreased Altitude Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Tom Davies
School: Freshwater Elementary School, Eureka

J0132 Olsen, Zachary D., Jr. Grade 8, Fresno County

How Does the Fin Size Affect the Trajectory of a Projectile? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Jeff Hodges
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis

J0133 Saris, Patrick J.G. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Positive Effects of Turbulence on Wind Turbines Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Louis Garcia
School: Viewpoint School, Calabasas

J0134 Schmidt, Zachary R. Grade 7, Santa Cruz County

Category Award
Pitch Control: An Analysis of Pitch Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Randolph Schmidt
School: Kirby (Georgiana Bruce) Preparatory High Sch, Santa Cruz

J0135 Shelton, David P. Grade 6, Mendocino County

Invention and Trial of an Air-Propelled Car Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Kimberly Shelton
School: Deep Valley Christian School, Redwood Valley

J0136 Sulzen, Ashley E. Grade 7, San Diego County

What Is the Most Productive Pitch for an Electric Generating Prop at Various Wind Speeds? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Joe Krainock
School: Peirce (Olive) Middle School, Ramona

J0137 Whipple, Sarah E. Grade 7, Riverside County

Explaining Lift and Drag Using Newton's Laws Project Abstract
Advisor: Sr. Lucinda Girard
School: Sacred Heart School, Palm Desert