Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing

S0201 Aidukas, Erik J. Grade 9, Ventura County

Does Altering the Mass Distribution of a Drumstick Affect Its Rebound off a Snare Drum? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Darin Erickson
School: Westlake High School, Westlake Village

S0202 Baeyens, Paul T. Grade 11, Orange County

Isodynamic Spring Resistance System Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Judy Fusco
School: Villa Park High School, Villa Park

S0203 Bates, Lydia J. Grade 12, Kern County

Category Award
How Strong Is That Knot? A Study of the Knot Efficiency of the Double Fisherman's Knot Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Lewis
School: Desert High School, Edwards

S0204 Ng, Sherman Grade 11, Los Angeles County

How Much Energy Is Lost to Friction? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Katherine Blaiwes
School: Agoura High School, Agoura Hills

S0204 Bliman, Daniel Grade 11, Los Angeles County

How Much Energy Is Lost to Friction? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Katherine Blaiwes
School: Agoura High School, Agoura Hills

S0204 Lindner, Carl M. Grade 11, Los Angeles County

How Much Energy Is Lost to Friction? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Katherine Blaiwes
School: Agoura High School, Agoura Hills

S0205 McDermott, Evan E. Grade 11, Riverside County

Slope vs. Mechanical Advantage Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Phil Beach
School: Centennial High School, Corona

S0205 Cao, Thuc Grade 11, Riverside County

Slope vs. Mechanical Advantage Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Phil Beach
School: Centennial High School, Corona

S0205 Karmur, Arti B. Grade 11, Riverside County

Slope vs. Mechanical Advantage Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Phil Beach
School: Centennial High School, Corona

S0206 Conlan, Elizabeth (Bethie) M. Grade 10, Riverside County

Acceleration Factors Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David Houseman
School: Norco Senior High School, Norco

S0207 Eaton, Robbie Grade 10, San Mateo County

The Hiller Flying Platform: Simulating a Pilot's Dream Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Maria Caryotakis
School: Menlo-Atherton High School, Atherton

S0208 Fang, Vivien Y. Grade 10, Orange County

How Damping Can Passively Control the Dynamic Behavior of a Structure Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Nakaue
School: Woodbridge High School, Irvine

S0209 Fukuda, Michael A. Grade 10, Orange County

Statistical View on Bowling Project Abstract
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Villa Park High School, Villa Park

S0210 Glicksberg, Jonathan R. Grade 11, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Creating Binocular Vision with Only One Eye Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Annie Darakjian
School: El Camino Real High School, Woodland Hills

S0211 Hiel, Tom J. Grade 9, Los Angeles County

The Effect of Suspensions on a Car's Vertical Acceleration Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Jill Moeller
School: Palos Verdes High School, Palos Verdes Estates

S0212 Imani, Carmel T. Grade 11, Riverside County

Its Gotta Be the Oil Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Barbara Delgadillo
School: Corona Senior High School, Corona

S0212 Imani, Camellia Grade 10, Riverside County

Its Gotta Be the Oil Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Barbara Delgadillo
School: Corona Senior High School, Corona

S0213 Novak, Donald C., Jr. Grade 11, Kern County

The Effect of Barrel Length on Velocity and Percision of a Paintball Marker Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Lewis
School: Desert High School, Edwards

S0213 Ruiz, Rey B. Grade 11, Kern County

The Effect of Barrel Length on Velocity and Percision of a Paintball Marker Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Lewis
School: Desert High School, Edwards

S0214 Pena Doll, Andreas Grade 10, Mendocino County

Category Award
Propane vs. Gasoline Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Tobin Hahn
School: Mendocino High School, Mendocino

S0215 Prado, Tammy E. Grade 12, Kern County

Swing This Way! Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Jerod Moore
School: Arvin High School, Arvin

S0216 Smith, Brian M. Grade 9, Orange County

Shake, Rattle, and Roll: Wood vs. Brick During Earthquakes Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Judy Fusco
School: Villa Park High School, Villa Park

S0217 Suzuki, Amanda R. Grade 11, Orange County

Overall Strength of Various Suture Techniques in Wound Closure Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Antrim
School: Woodbridge High School, Irvine

S0218 Woo, Geoffrey H. Grade 10, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Predicting Material Failure: Correlation between Deformation Luminescence and Hysteresis Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Peter Starodub
School: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estate