CSSF Project Listings: 2009
Electronics & Electromagnetics

Junior Division

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J0901
Sara Anis, Grade 8 portrait
Series and Parallel Circuits: Comparing Various Parameters
Advisor: Miss Aicha Sebaa
School: Orange Crescent School, Garden Grove, Orange County
J0902 — Third Place
Conner R. Bennett, Grade 6 portrait
Lead Solder Replacement: Comparing the Electrical Resistance of Solder Joints and Electrically Conductive Adhesives
Advisor: Ms. Joanne Tinkham
School: La Entrada Middle School, Menlo Park, San Mateo County
J0903 — Second Place
Michael C. Binon, Grade 6 portrait
Portable Antennas
Advisor: Mr. Brian Lloyd
School: Granite Bay Montessori, Roseville, Placer County
J0904
Jeffery N. Blaschko, Grade 6 portrait
How Does the Size of a Battery Affect the Luminosity of a Light Bulb?
Advisor: Ms. Debra Babish
School: Santiago Hills Elementary School, Irvine, Orange County
J0905 — First Place
Weston D. Braun, Grade 8 portrait
Will Changing the Operating Frequency of a Tesla Coil Change Its Ability to Transmit Power Wirelessly?
Advisor: Mrs. Patricia Wundrow
School: Grauer School, The, Encinitas, San Diego County
J0906
Brian A. Clark, Grade 7 portrait
Resistance Is Futile: A Study of Superconductivity and Critical Current Density
Advisor: Dr. Michael Clark
School: International School of Monterey, Monterey, Monterey County
J0907
Bryn E. Cloud, Grade 7 portrait
Keep Your Distance! The Effect of Different Computer Keyboard Locations on Electromagnetic Field Levels
Advisor: Mrs. Susan Wright
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger, Fresno County
J0908
Madison E. East, Grade 6 portrait
The Effect of Air Molecules and Gravity on the Distance Traveled by a Maglev Train as Its Mass Increases
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Tulita Elementary School, Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County
J0909
Mason E. Fordham, Grade 7 portrait
Effect of Coil Current on Velocity of a Model Maglev Train
Advisor: Mrs. Darshana Shah
School: Portola (Gaspar de) Middle School, Tarzana, Los Angeles County
J0910
Joshua R. Fournier, Grade 8 portrait
HF Backpack Station
Advisor: Mr. Brian Lloyd
School: Granite Bay Montessori, Roseville, Placer County
J0911
Ezra J. Graber, Grade 8 portrait
Electromagnets: Is Bigger Better?
Advisor: Ms. Katy Despain
School: Three Rivers Union School, Three Rivers, Tulare County
J0912
Douglas G. Johnston, Grade 6 portrait
Diodes: I Prefer Mine Over-Easy, Not "Fried"
Advisor: Mr. Scott Hammer
School: Cesar Chavez Elementary, Bakersfield, Kern County
J0913
Adeline M. Longstreth, Grade 7 portrait
Zoom Zoom: Which LEV Is the Best Spark for You?
Advisor: Mrs. Kaley McHale
School: All Hallows Academy, La Jolla, San Diego County
J0914
Roshn Marwah, Grade 8 portrait
Stop My iPod from Drowning
Advisor: Ms. Neha Makhijani
School: Stratford Middle School, San Jose, Santa Clara County
J0915
Jacob R. Moe, Grade 7 portrait
Super-Duper Magnets: Transporting Us into the Future
Advisor: Mrs. Brenda Kirby
School: Rio Bravo-Greeley School, Bakersfield, Kern County
J0916
Franklin C. Moirao, Grade 6 portrait
Radio Data Link
Advisor: Mr. Brian Lloyd
School: Granite Bay Montessori, Roseville, Placer County
J0917
John R. Niblick, Grade 8 portrait
RAM vs. CPU: A Study on the Effects of RAM and CPU on Computer Speed and Performance
Advisor: Mrs. Diane Loflin
School: Quail Lake Charter School, Clovis, Fresno County
J0918 — Honorable Mention
Matthew A. Nickell, Grade 7 portrait
The Leyden Jar
Advisor: Mrs. Brenda Kirby
School: Rio Bravo-Greeley School, Bakersfield, Kern County
J0919
Sierra J. Rupnow, Grade 8 portrait
Electroma... What?
Advisor: Mr. Arthur McMahon
School: Elsinore Middle School, Lake Elsinore, Riverside County
J0920 — Honorable Mention
Alexander T. Ryan, Grade 8 portrait
Web-Controlled Mobile Video-Enabled Collection Device
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County
J0921
Daniel S. Sakakini, Grade 8 portrait
Can a Remote-Controlled Vehicle Create a FIrebreak?
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County
J0922
Aaron G. See, Grade 8 portrait
What Type of Antenna Works the Best?
Advisor: Mr. Fernando Guitierrez
School: Hillsborough School, Anaheim Hills, Orange County
J0923
Brandon R. Sepulveda, Grade 7 portrait
Transfer Your Data, Save Your Dollars: A Cost Analysis of Transfer Speeds on Various Network Switches and Cables
Advisor: Mrs. Jewley Lopez-Lickey
School: Sanger Academy Charter School, Sanger, Fresno County
J0924 — Fourth Place
Christipher L. Sercel, Grade 8 portrait
Boxed Lightning: The Effect of Run Time on the Electrical Resistance of an Alternating Current (AC) Carbon Arc
Advisor: Dr. Joel Sercel
School: St. Bede the Venerable School, La Canada, Los Angeles County
J0925 — Honorable Mention
Nicholas Vanhecke, Grade 8 portrait
Solar Powered Electromagnetic Propulsion: Eco-Friendly Solution for the Existing Rail Infrastructure
Advisor: Mrs. Mitzi Majeski
School: Santa Barbara Christian School, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County
J0926
Jackson L. Wopat, Grade 8 portrait
The Effect of Wire Spacing on an Electromagnet
Advisor: Mr. Brad Penkala
School: Goleta Valley Junior High School, Goleta, Santa Barbara County
J0927
RoShawn J.J. Yehle, Grade 6 portrait
Sniff, Sniff
Advisor: Mrs. Kristina Darby
School: South Bay Elementary, Eureka, Humboldt County


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