Mathematics & Software

S1201 Andreas, Jacob D. Grade 9, Alameda County

The Optimum Aspect Ratio for Compressing Image Files of Text Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Beth Christopherson
School: Piedmont High School, Piedmont

S1202 Brady, Zarathustra E. Grade 10, Los Angeles County

Can a Computer Predict a Human's Decisions? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Andy Gokce
School: Magnolia Science Academy, Reseda

S1203 Chen, Tyrone T. Grade 10, Los Angeles County

Mathematical Algorithms for Sensor Footprint Employment: Year 2 of an Ongoing Study Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Peter Starodub
School: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estate

S1204 Ford, Eric Grade 11, Kern County

Optimization of Cell Phone Service in Kern County Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Carrie Cope
School: Burroughs (Sherman E.) High School, Ridgecrest

S1205 Gallagher, Aaron P. Grade 9, Nevada County

The Effect of Threading and Optimization on the Framerate of a Python-Based Partlcle Engine Project Abstract
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Nevada Union High School, Grass Valley

S1206 Greenbaum, Carter E. Grade 9, Orange County

A Proven Mathematical System for Predicting Future Stock Market Fluctuations Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Alla Korinevskaya
School: Tarbut V' Torah Community Day School, Irvine

S1207 Haro, Ariana G. Grade 10, San Bernardino County

Statistical Validity of Environmentally Variable Small Population Data Bases Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Daniel Morse
School: Bloomington Middle School, Bloomington

S1208 Kroo, Elliot R. Grade 9, Santa Clara County

Category Award
Smart Soaring: Flocks of Autonomous Airplanes Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Ilan Kroo
School: Gunn (Henry M.) High School, Palo Alto

S1209 Mandelshtam, Olga V. Grade 12, Orange County

Category Award
A Study of the 3x+1 Transformation and Its Continuous Limit Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Svetlana Jitomirskaya
School: University High School, Irvine

S1211 Moulia, Thomas W. Grade 11, Humboldt County

Category Award
Cardiac Measurement and Analysis Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Kelly Helms
School: Arcata High School, Arcata

S1212 Prathivadi, Abhinav Grade 11, Riverside County

Development of a 3D Search Engine for Mechanical and Geometrical Applications Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bill McGaugh
School: Temecula Valley High School, Temecula

S1213 Ramesh, Vinayak Grade 9, El Dorado County

WiSeNet: A Software Simulator for Wireless Sensor Network Applications Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Stuart MacKay
School: Oak Ridge High School, El Dorado Hills

S1214 Raymond, Chase W. Grade 12, Orange County

The Origins of Pi Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Kimberly Claytor
School: Estancia High School, Costa Mesa

S1215 Rickard, Oliver C. Grade 10, Humboldt County

The Digital Life: Evolution on a Computer Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Earl Peters
School: Arcata High School, Arcata

S1216 Rubin, Zach M. Grade 10, Ventura County

Compu-Drive Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Woodward Maxwell
School: Ventura High School, Ventura

S1217 Salcedo, Stephanie Grade 9, Fresno County

Morphing Circles Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Diana Herrington
School: Clovis High School, Clovis

S1218 Schindelhaim, Carmel Grade 11, Marin County

The Effect of Nominal Interest Rates, Real Interest Rates, and Trade Balance on the Exchange Rate of the US Dollar Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Millie Hackworth
School: Redwood High School, Larkspur

S1219 Sergeev, Ivan Grade 9, San Diego County

Encryption Algorithm Performance on an AVR Microcontroller Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Julia Newman
School: Torrey Pines High School, Encinitas

S1220 Shao, Philip Q. Grade 9, Ventura County

Practical Use of Nyquist Sampling Theorem in Image Reduction Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Philip Patenaude
School: Westlake High School, Westlake Village

S1221 Stark, Emily M. Grade 10, Sonoma County

Category Award
Virtualoso: An Artificial Intelligence Project in Computer-Based Music Composition Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Dean Holmes
School: Santa Rosa High School, Santa Rosa

S1222 Stephens, Justin L. Grade 12, Mendocino County

Avencrypt Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Dave Smith
School: Willits High School, Willits

S1223 Trahan, Alexander C. Grade 10, San Diego County

When Does Randomness End? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. David Groce
School: La Jolla Senior High School, La Jolla

S1224 Uyemura, Kristen N. Grade 11, Los Angeles County

Variegation and Repeated Sequences on the Rubik's Cube Project Abstract
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: California Academy of Mathematics & Science, Carson