Materials Science (Junior Division Only)

J1101 Aaron, Melody Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Category Award
Silk Sari vs. Cotton Kenta: Water Filtration in Rural Populations Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Midge Kimble
School: Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada Flintridge
J1102 Ashjian, Megan M. Grade 8, Fresno County
Wood Stability: How Does Age Affect the Dimensional Stability of Wood? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Richard Kinney
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis
J1102 Jundt, Katelyn R. Grade 8, Fresno County
Wood Stability: How Does Age Affect the Dimensional Stability of Wood? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Richard Kinney
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis
J1103 Bassett, Amanda J. Grade 8, Tulare County
A Hair Raising Solution Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ray Burk
School: Columbine Elementary, Delano
J1104 Battaglia, Christopher Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Photography: Finding the Perfect Exposure Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Debra Beckett
School: St. Paul the Apostle School, Los Angeles
J1104 Jacobs, Ryan M. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Photography: Finding the Perfect Exposure Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Debra Beckett
School: St. Paul the Apostle School, Los Angeles
J1105 Brodfuehrer, Julie M. Grade 8, San Diego County
The Effect of Tooth Whiteners on Denture Teeth Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Muriel Gross
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego
J1106 Burns, Patrick T. Grade 6, Tulare County
Rust Busters Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Tina Williford
School: Westfield School, Porterville
J1107 Chilton, Hayley C. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County
Bugs on Brushes? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ronald Pembleton
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara
J1107 Elliott, Amanda M. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County
Bugs on Brushes? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ronald Pembleton
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara
J1108 Combs, Daniel J. Grade 8, Nevada County
How Fire-Safe Is Your Baby? Do Flame-Resistant Baby Clothes Lose Their Effectiveness after Repeated Washings? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Starr Palumbo
School: Ready Springs Union Elementary School, Penn Valley
J1109 Dickerson, Lindsay K. Grade 6, Santa Clara County
A Burning Question: The Effects of Selected Materials in Protecting Against UV Radiation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Bettye Ruff
School: St. Mary's Elementary School, Los Gatos
J1109 Kaufmann, Stephanie M. Grade 6, Santa Clara County
A Burning Question: The Effects of Selected Materials in Protecting Against UV Radiation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Bettye Ruff
School: St. Mary's Elementary School, Los Gatos
J1109 Fordyce, Jennie A. Grade 6, Santa Clara County
A Burning Question: The Effects of Selected Materials in Protecting Against UV Radiation Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Bettye Ruff
School: St. Mary's Elementary School, Los Gatos
J1110 Gowens, Darrick L. Grade 6, Fresno County
Comparing the Water Repellent Properties of Different Glass Treatment Substances Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Linda Gowens
School: Jackson Elementary School, Sanger
J1111 Smith, Ras E. Grade 7, Mendocino County
Treated Wood Is No Good Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. John Woods
School: Anderson Valley Junior/Senior High School, Boonville
J1111 Hanes, Elijah Grade 7, Mendocino County
Treated Wood Is No Good Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. John Woods
School: Anderson Valley Junior/Senior High School, Boonville
J1112 Henderson, Stephanie L. Grade 8, Riverside County
Gold Medal Finish Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Gary Nadler
School: Glenn (John) Middle School, Indio
J1113 Kashanski, Ann E. Grade 7, Kern County
Acid Rain on the Face of Things: The Effect of Acid Rain on Building Materials Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Shari Lobsinger
School: El Tejon Middle School, Lebec
J1114 Kearns, Jeffery J., Jr. Grade 7, Fresno County
Does the Color of a Shirt Make a Difference in Ultraviolet Protection? Does Rit Sun Guard(TM) Really Work? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Jamie Baker
School: St. Anthony's School, Fresno
J1115 Kimball, Trevor W. Grade 8, San Luis Obispo County
Category Award
The Effects of Peri-implantitis on Hydroxyapatite Coated Dental Implant Systems Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Richard Bartel
School: North County Christian School, Atascadero
J1116 Kishimoto, Andrew K. Grade 8, Kern County
Category Award
Flaming Fabrics: Which Material Burns Fastest? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. William Plain
School: Fruitvale Junior High School, Bakersfield
J1117 Kroll, Stephanie M. Grade 7, Ventura County
Which Whitening Toothpaste Has the Best Short-Term Whitening Effect on Teeth? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Dave Sheaks
School: St. Paul's Parish Day School, Ventura
J1118 Langer, Mark D. Grade 8, San Bernardino County
What Factors Make the Brightest and Longest Lasting Light Bulb? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Roger Boersen
School: Redlands Christian School, Redlands
J1120 Marron, Catharine (Catie) R. Grade 7, San Diego County
ZAP! Clothing and Car Seats Collide Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Maureen Quessenberry
School: San Diego School/Creative & Performing Arts, San Diego
J1121 Mattson, Kate A. Grade 8, Fresno County
Toothpaste: A Cloth Stain Remover? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Jeff Hodges
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis
J1122 McCambridge, Madeleine Y. Grade 7, San Diego County
Generic Ink vs. Name Brand Ink: Do You Get What You Pay For? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Josephine Catano
School: Blessed Sacrament Elementary School, San Diego
J1123 Medeiros, Alyssa C. Grade 7, Fresno County
Is It Really Clean? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Jami Baker
School: St. Anthony's School, Fresno
J1124 Moreland, Taylor A. Grade 6, Ventura County
The Battle of the Laundry Detergents Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Caryn Asherson
School: Pinecrest School, Simi Valley, Simi Valley
J1125 Murphy, Briana L. Grade 6, San Joaquin County
Ripening Bananas with Ethylene Gas Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Diana Solaegui
School: Merryhill School at Brookside, Stockton
J1126 Nerhan, Keeton C. Grade 7, San Mateo County
Building a Better Dam Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. William Dolyniuk
School: Woodside Elementary School, Woodside
J1127 Pocock, Christopher R. Grade 7, San Diego County
What Is the Quality of Automated Vending Machine Water? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Marilyn Reed
School: Nazareth School, San Diego
J1128 Pratt, Ariele V. Grade 7, Los Angeles County
What's Hiding on Your Kitchen Countertop? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Robert Schwartz
School: View Park Preparatory Accelerated Charter MS, Los Angeles
J1129 Say, Anneke M. Grade 7, Madera County
Stuck On You Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Diana Lockling
School: Jefferson (Thomas) Middle School, Madera
J1129 Richardson, Heidi M. Grade 7, Madera County
Stuck On You Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Diana Lockling
School: Jefferson (Thomas) Middle School, Madera
J1130 Salas, Roxanne L.G. Grade 6, Ventura County
A Comparison of Four Woods Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Mary Reyburn
School: Chaparral Middle School, Moorpark
J1131 Sims, Victoria H. Grade 6, San Mateo County
Popcorn Puzzle Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Didy Erkelens
School: St. Matthew's Episcopal School, San Mateo
J1132 Snyder, Evan Ann Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Who Are You? Analyzing the Performance of Fingerprinting Powders Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Jeffrey Fox
School: St. Bede the Venerable School, La Canada
J1133 Toy, Morgan A. Grade 8, Orange County
Category Award
To Clean or Not Too Clean? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Alan Perry
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim
J1134 Van Horn, Grant Grade 7, Kern County
Electromagic: A Comparison of D-Cell Batteries' Electromagnetic Field Project Abstract
Advisor: Miss Kimber Cooney
School: Fruitvale Junior High School, Bakersfield
J1135 Wertheim, Jessica L. Grade 8, San Diego County
Sodium Polycrilate: Out with the Old, Absorb with the New Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Rose Armour
School: San Diego Jewish Academy, San Diego
J1136 Wychopen, Celeste E. Grade 7, Tuolumne County
The Candle Wax that Burns with the Least Amount of Particulate Emissions Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Wychopen
School: Connections Visual and Performing Arts Chart, Tuolumne
J1137 Yager, Harrison B. Grade 8, San Benito County
Coming Clean: Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer vs. Antibacterial Soap, Which Cleans Best? Project Abstract
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Southside School, Hollister


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