CSSF Category Awards: 2008
Applied Mechanics & Structures

Senior Division

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S0219 — First Place

Morgan A. Matzke, Grade 10
The Effect of Varied Tennis String Tension on the Coefficient of Restitution
Advisor: Ms. Kim Petch
School: California Academy of Mathematics & Science, Carson, Los Angeles County

S0201 — Second Place

Taylor P. Bachelier, Grade 9
Phillip M. Houghton, Grade 12
Zachary L. Houghton, Grade 9
Can You Build a Working Ramjet in Your Garage?
Advisor: Mr. Michael Houghton
School: Inland Christian Academy Program, Corona, Riverside County

S0207 — Third Place

David G. Goehring, Grade 10
Preventing Pathogen Contamination in a Robotic Arm Specimen Tube Transport System
Advisor: Ms. Shannon Harris
School: Arlington High School, Riverside, Riverside County

S0212 — Fourth Place

Tom J. Hiel, Grade 12
Load Carrying Capacity of Cylindrical Shells
Advisor: Ms. Marta Wood
School: Palos Verdes High School, Palos Verdes Estates, Los Angeles County

S0216 — Honorable Mention

Chris Kazanchyan, Grade 10
Adjustable Damper for Shock Absorbers
Advisor: Mr. Wayne Garabedian
School: Clovis West High School, Fresno, Fresno County

S0220 — Honorable Mention

Shane C. McDonough, Grade 10
The Intonation of Natural and Synthetic Clarinet Reeds
Advisor: Ms. Holly Shewbridge
School: Salinas High School, Salinas, Monterey County

S0234 — Honorable Mention

W. Tyler Winick, Grade 9
Wind Power: The Quadric Solution
Advisor: Mr. Colin Matheson
School: Carmel High School, Carmel, Monterey County