CSSF Project Listings: 2008
Product Science (Physical)
Junior Division
- J1901
- Coleman E. Baker, Grade 7
Deflection Detection: Wood That Stand?
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County
- J1902
- Noam Baltinester, Grade 8
Soccer Ball Stitching: Does It Matter?
Advisor: Mrs. Sarah Rines
School: San Diego Jewish Academy, San Diego, San Diego County
- J1903
- Samantha Jean Beckett, Grade 6
The Effect Six Different Brands of Chocolate Have on the Glossiness of Handmade Candies
Advisor: Mrs. Tisha Hamberlin
School: Nevada Union High School, Grass Valley, Nevada County
- J1904 — Third Place
- Leah R.H. Billeadeau, Grade 6
Courtney B. Lewis, Grade 6
Zip Factor: Which Brand of Sandwich Bags Has the Best Seal?
Advisor: Mrs. Laura Hunter
School: Cole Elementary School, Clovis, Fresno County
- J1905 — Honorable Mention
- Holly C. Borg, Grade 8
The Oil Effect: The Removal of Oil from Bird Feathers using Common Household Solvents
Advisor: Mrs. Abby Borg
School: Mission Hill Junior High School, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County
- J1906
- Steven C. Breitenstein, Grade 8
Brian A. Levin, Grade 8
Patrick A. Olsen, Grade 8
The Squeaky Wheel Gets Which Grease?
Advisor: Ms. Sindy Shell
School: Miraleste Intermediate School, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County
- J1907
- Christian A. Brown, Grade 7
Watered Down Facts
Advisor: Mrs. Andria Bloom
School: El Tejon Middle School, Lebec, Kern County
- J1908
- Faith A. Bryer-Ash, Grade 7
Third Headlight Is No Fifth Wheel
Advisor: Mr. Eddie Ozawa
School: St. Martin of Tours School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
- J1909 — Honorable Mention
- Kamala N. Buchanan, Grade 8
Knit Happens: A Yarn about Shrinkage
Advisor: Ms. Heather O'Donnell
School: Roosevelt Junior High School, San Diego, San Diego County
- J1910 — Honorable Mention
- James P. Chenevey, III, Grade 7
Effectiveness of Fire Retardant Paints
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County
- J1911 — Fourth Place
- Katherine L. Hahn, Grade 8
Showering: More Heat with Less Water
Advisor: Ms. Erin Wiggin
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County
- J1912
- Hannah L. Heitzig, Grade 8
Yucky Water: Is Your Water Safe to Drink?
Advisor: Mrs. Marilyn Usher
School: La Reina High School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County
- J1913 — Honorable Mention
- Christine E. Herrmann, Grade 8
It's "Counter" Intuitive! A Study of the Effectiveness of Different Kitchen Countertop Surfaces
Advisor: Mrs. Didy Erkelens
School: St. Matthew's Episcopal School, San Mateo, San Mateo County
- J1914
- Amelia C. Hillier, Grade 8
I Bet You'll Never Guess What Puts Out Fires Best!
Advisor: Mrs. Kellie Marcarelli
School: Pershing (John J.) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County
- J1915
- Ryan M. Howes, Grade 7
Explosions
Advisor: Mrs. Brenda Kirby
School: Rio Bravo-Greeley School, Bakersfield, Kern County
- J1916
- Lisa Huang, Grade 8
Tone Perception and Flute Compounds: Is There a Correlation?
Advisor: Ms. Kendia Herrington
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis, Fresno County
- J1917
- Annie Kingman, Grade 6
Anna L. Stroe, Grade 6
Energizer
Advisor: Ms. Lisa White
School: Woodside Elementary School, Woodside, San Mateo County
- J1918
- Bryan I. Kronenberg, Grade 7
Which Insole Lasts the Longest?
Advisor: Ms. Courtney Chu
School: Westside Neighborhood School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
- J1919
- Austin H. Lee, Grade 8
What Is the Most Effective Fire Retardant for Both Large and Small Fires?
Advisor: Ms. Darshana Shah
School: Portola (Gaspar de) Middle School, Tarzana, Los Angeles County
- J1920
- Carl P. Lejerskar, Grade 6
Fully Charged
Advisor: Mr. Mark Hobbs
School: Fairmont Private - Edgewood Campus, Santa Ana, Orange County
- J1921
- Eddie Martinez, Grade 8
Oil Viscosity and Flow
Advisor: Mr. Peter Minton
School: Holy Family School, San Diego, San Diego County
- J1922
- Jamie M. Mensching, Grade 8
Dyeing to be Pretty: A Study of Natural Dyes
Advisor: Mrs. Darcy Lawson
School: Notre Dame School, Chico, Butte County
- J1923
- Brian M. Messner, Grade 7
The Limits of Going Green: Cold Weather Effects on Biodiesel
Advisor: Mr. Steven Kinney
School: Woodcrest Christian School, Riverside, Riverside County
- J1924
- Grace I. Ng, Grade 7
Rust, Rust, Go Away. Don't Come Back Another Day
Advisor: Mrs. Diana Maiorca
School: Los Cerritos Middle School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County
- J1925
- Ashley S. Ogasawara, Grade 8
Energy to Burn! Sugary vs. Healthy: Which Type of Cereal Oxidizes the Highest Amount of Caloric Chemical Energy?
Advisor: Mrs. Grace Bosquez
School: Corona Fundamental Intermediate School, Corona, Riverside County
- J1926 — Honorable Mention
- David A. Proctor, Grade 8
Tennis String Stretching
Advisor: Mr. Nick Hughes
School: Arrowhead Christian Academy, Redlands, San Bernardino County
- J1927
- Luisa A. Ramirez, Grade 7
Fire Retardant
Advisor: Ms. Carmen Guerrero
School: Our Lady of Guadalupe Academy, Calexico, Imperial County
- J1928
- Alexander T. Ryan, Grade 7
Fire Prevention by Water Retention
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County
- J1929
- Aaron J. Schroeder, Grade 7
Lithium, Titanium, Alkaline, Oh My
Advisor: Ms. Cindy Ligeti
School: Medea Creek Middle School, Oak Park, Ventura County
- J1930
- Sergio M. Segura, Grade 6
Examining Bubble Gum Circumference and Diameter
Advisor: Miss Carrie Given
School: Sanger Academy Charter School, Sanger, Fresno County
- J1931 — Second Place
- Elly J. Shao, Grade 8
Fighting Hard Water Deposits
Advisor: Mrs. Marilyn Usher
School: La Reina High School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County
- J1932 — Honorable Mention
- Ashley Su, Grade 7
Ashley's Secret Formula, Year II: From Lab Samples to Products
Advisor: Dr. Jim Su
School: Dana (Richard Henry) Middle School, Arcadia, Los Angeles County
- J1933 — First Place
- Matthew A. Tatarka-Brown, Grade 7
Gone with the Light!
Advisor: Mr. Mark Hobbs
School: Fairmont Private - Edgewood Campus, Santa Ana, Orange County
- J1934
- Haley R. Trenfel, Grade 7
Which Packing Material Is Best?
Advisor: Mrs. Teresa McKinney
School: Our Lady of Grace School, El Cajon, San Diego County
- J1935 — Honorable Mention
- Cameron W. Wallace, Grade 7
Coefficient of Restitution: A Comparison of Major League and Little League Baseballs
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Lane
School: Pacific Union School, Arcata, Humboldt County
- J1936
- Davis K. Waugh, Grade 6
Light Bulb Efficiency
Advisor: Ms. Sharon Olsen
School: American Martyrs School, Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles County
- J1937
- Christopher W. Weddington, Grade 7
Effects of Motor Oils and an Additive on Friction
Advisor: Mrs. Nicole Luckin
School: Fairmont Elementary School, Sanger, Fresno County
- J1938
- Amanda J. Wong, Grade 6
Can You Hear Me? A Comparative Study of Headphones/Earphones for MP3 Players
Advisor: Mr. Scott Sward
School: Reagan (Ronald) Elementary School, Bakersfield, Kern County
- J1939
- Kikei O. Wong, Grade 8
Bat Power
Advisor: Mrs. Tu Chen Chiang
School: Dodson (Rudecinda Sepulveda) Middle School, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County
- J1940
- Hunter A. Young, Grade 8
My Achy Breaky Back: A Better Backpack Design
Advisor: Ms. Erin Wiggin
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County
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