CSSF Category Awards: 2009
Applied Mechanics & Structures

Junior Division

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J0232 — First Place

David A. Zarrin, Grade 8
Creating a GVS: Gyroscope-based Water Vessel Stabilizer
Advisor: Mr. Simon Zarrin
School: Redwood Middle School, Saratoga, Santa Clara County

J0206 — Second Place

Lena K. Egbert, Grade 7
Leveraging Light: A Method for Measuring Minute Masses
Advisor: Mr. Chandan Egbert
School: Milpitas Christian School, San Jose, Santa Clara County

J0221 — Third Place

Carina I. Salcedo, Grade 8
Feeding My Flock
Advisor: Mrs. Susan Johnston
School: Livermore Valley Charter School, Livermore, Alameda County

J0228 — Fourth Place

Cameron W. Wallace, Grade 8
What Is the Optimal Release Angle for Shooting a Free Throw?
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Lane
School: Pacific Union School, Arcata, Humboldt County

J0202 — Honorable Mention

Stephen T. Ai, Grade 7
Quantifying the Effects of Temperature and Relative Humidity on Violin Pitch
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County

J0208 — Honorable Mention

Cameron S. Geiger, Grade 8
Shake, Rattle, and Fold
Advisor: Mrs. Carolyn Bell
School: Sitting Bull Middle School, Apple Valley, San Bernardino County

J0223 — Honorable Mention

W. Ethan Soo Hoo, Grade 7
Using Simple Models to Predict the Effects of Gravity on Projectiles: Discovery of a Synergistic Effect of Two Variables
Advisor: Ms. Debbie Culley
School: Santa Fe Christian Community School, Solana Beach, San Diego County

J0224 — Honorable Mention

Michelle C. Stanley, Grade 8
The Distance a Trebuchet Catapult Can Throw Projectiles of Different Masses: A Study in Energy Transfer
Advisor: Ms. Misty Sodulsky
School: Tevis Junior High School, Bakersfield, Kern County