CSSF Category Awards: 2009
Applied Mechanics & Structures

Senior Division

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S0209 — First Place

Laurel A. Kroo, Grade 11
Efficient Low-Cost Wind Energy Using Passive Circulation Control
Advisor: Dr. Ilan Kroo
School: Gunn (Henry M.) High School, Palo Alto, Santa Clara County

S0213 — Second Place

Patrick A. Lowe, Grade 9
Comparison of Fanwing Configuration Efficiency
Advisor: Mr. Peter Starodub
School: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estate, Los Angeles County

S0210 — Third Place

Malika Kumar, Grade 11
Haley E. Zarrin, Grade 11
Creating a SensorGVS: A Sonar/Accelerometer Guided Vehicle Stabilization System
Advisor: Mr. Simon Zarrin
School: Saratoga High School, Saratoga, Santa Clara County

S0217 — Fourth Place

Jonathan T. Ota, Grade 12
Helio Tracker
Advisor: Mrs. JaDonne Ota
School: El Modena High School, Orange, Orange County

S0202 — Honorable Mention

A. Keoni Aricayos, Grade 9
Optimal Foundation Design for Model Houses Undergoing an Earthquake
Advisor: Mr. John Shirajian
School: Ribet Academy, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

S0206 — Honorable Mention

Jacob J. Cole, Grade 11
Thermally Accelerated Vacuum Dryer: Method for Direct Extraction of Energy from Temperature Differences in Environment
Advisor: Dr. Brinn Belyea
School: Torrey Pines High School, Encinitas, San Diego County