2006 Category Winners in
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing

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First Place: S0216

Woo, Geoffrey H. Grade 11, Los Angeles County
Detection of Metal Fatigue and Defects by Electron Work Function Topography and Gradient
Advisor: Mr. Peter Starodub
School: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estate

Second Place: S0211

Orser, Brian C. Grade 11, Santa Cruz County
From Grains to Grease, to Gallons of Gas: A Search for Efficient Biofuel
School: Kirby (Georgiana Bruce) Preparatory High Sch, Santa Cruz

Second Place: S0211

Vandenberg, Dylan W. Grade 11, Santa Cruz County
From Grains to Grease, to Gallons of Gas: A Search for Efficient Biofuel
Advisor: Ms. Heidi Moore
School: Kirby (Georgiana Bruce) Preparatory High Sch, Santa Cruz

Third Place: S0205

Doll, Andreas Pena Grade 11, Mendocino County
Effects of Agitation on Black and White Film Developing
Advisor: Mr. Tobin Hahn
School: Mendocino High School, Mendocino

Honorable Mention: S0215

Tran, Lilian Grade 12, Los Angeles County
Characterizing Oxygen Plasma and Acid Treated Polydimethylsiloxane Bonds
Advisor: Ms. Ronalee Lo
School: Bravo (Francisco) Medical Magnet High School, Los Angeles