CSSF Category Awards: 2007
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics

Junior Division

J0117 — First Place: Siegen A. McKellar, Grade 6
Getting a Kick Out of Freestyle: Does Foot Angle Affect Swim Propulsion?
Advisor: Mrs. Jinjer Goad
School: Norco Elementary School, Norco, Riverside County
J0116 — Second Place: Bolun Liu, Grade 7
An Experimental Examination of Fluid Viscosities
Advisor: Dr. John C. Howe
School: Hopkins (William) Junior High School, Fremont, Alameda County
J0111 — Third Place: Robert C. Hollar, Grade 8
Hovercraft Engineering: Maximizing Engine Thrust
Advisor: Mr. John-Emmanuel Shirajian
School: Ribet Academy, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
J0122 — Fourth Place: Jillian R. Selby, Grade 7
An Investigation into the Magnus Effect
Advisor: Mrs. Kim Wiens
School: Actis (O.J.) Junior High School, Bakersfield, Kern County
J0105 — Honorable Mention: Kieran A. Czerwinski, Grade 8
Blade Efficiency of Wind Generators
Advisor: Mr. Greg Ennes
School: Sunny Brae Middle School, Arcata, Humboldt County
J0106 — Honorable Mention: Mary R. Data, Grade 7
Serve It Up: The Effects of Spin on the Volleyball
Advisor: Mr. Daniel Meyer
School: St. Pius X Elementary School, Redwood City, San Mateo County
J0114 — Honorable Mention: Kevin W. Lee, Grade 8
Spencer S. McManus, Grade 8
Which Type of Wind Turbine Is More Efficient and Useful?
Advisor: Mrs. Dawn O'Connor
School: Ascencion Solorsano Middle School, Gilroy, Santa Clara County

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