CSSF Project Listings: 2010
Product Science (Physical)
Junior Division
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- J2201
- Richard L. Agajanian, Grade 8

Broken Barcodes
Advisor: Mr. Garbis Bartanian
School: Armenian Mesrobian School, Pico Rivera, Los Angeles County
- J2202
- Erik M. Alkire, Grade 8

Are Your Lights Harming You?
Advisor: Mrs. Mary Filakouridis
School: Mariners Christian School, Costa Mesa, Orange County
- J2203 — First Place
- Samantha Jean Beckett, Grade 8

The Effect of Reusable Bag Type on Tensile Strength, Liquid Retention, Stability, Washability, Compactness, and Capacity
Advisor: Ms. Nancy Cunningham
School: Union Hill School, Grass Valley, Nevada County
- J2204
- Madina E. Berens, Grade 7

Tough Tests on Tough Stains
Advisor: Ms. Jackie Mareschal
School: St. Peter's Catholic School, Fallbrook, San Diego County
- J2205
- Gautam C. Bose, Grade 7

Microwave Emissions of Cellular Phones
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County
- J2206
- Kevin M. Casillas, Grade 8

Sticky Situation?
Advisor: Mr. Jon Estay
School: Warren (Earl) Junior High School, Bakersfield, Kern County
- J2207
- Julian Chow, Grade 7

Laundry List: Check Washing
Advisor: Dr. Deborah Dunn
School: Mesa Union Junior High School, Somis, Ventura County
- J2208
- L. Alexis Coon, Grade 7

Hot! Hot! Hot! A Study of Factors Affecting the Flame Resistance of Children's Sleepwear
Advisor: Ms. Maryanne Roger
School: Notre Dame Elementary School, Belmont, San Mateo County
- J2209 — Honorable Mention
- Kalee L. DeHamer, Grade 8

Paper Towels, Cloths, or Chamois: Which One Is More Absorbent?
Advisor: Mrs. Susan Benson
School: Pershing (John J.) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County
- J2210
- Grant F. Goodstein, Grade 8

Which Type of Cell Phone Emits the Most Radiation?
Advisor: Mr. Bruce Buenaventura
School: Sierra Canyon Middle School, Chatsworth, Los Angeles County
- J2211
- Blake A. Huxell, Grade 7

Light Fight
Advisor: Mr. Harry Post
School: Dartmouth Middle School, Hemet, Riverside County
- J2212
- Nicholas K. Ida, Grade 6

Ready, Aim, Geyser!
Advisor: Mr. Mark Hobbs
School: Fairmont Private - Edgewood Campus, Santa Ana, Orange County
- J2213
- Grant M. Kohne, Grade 6

Is There Iron in Cereal?
Advisor: Ms. Patricia Schmidt
School: Meadow Park Elementary School, Irvine, Orange County
- J2214
- Robin G. Lillie, Grade 7

How Hot Do Cars Get in Summer?
Advisor: Mrs. Konnie Barker
School: Chico Christian School, Chico, Butte County
- J2215 — Fourth Place
- Jessica W. Luo, Grade 8

Metal Candy: Detection of Lead in Domestic and Imported Candies
Advisor: Ms. Elizabeth Schlum
School: Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
- J2216
- Alastair C. Macmillan, Grade 6

Where Are My Sunglasses? I Can't Stand the Glare!
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: St. John Fisher, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County
- J2217 — Honorable Mention
- Peter S. Manohar, Grade 7

Impact of Interference on Wireless Networks
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County
- J2218
- Collin McNicholl-Carter, Grade 7

The Effect of the "Crank-Neck" on Golf Putter Accuracy
Advisor: Mrs. Gretchen Taylor
School: Our Lady of Grace School, El Cajon, San Diego County
- J2219 — Second Place
- Sonya A. Mital, Grade 8

Saving Energy: Measuring True Efficiency of CFLs vs. Incandescents in "Real Life" Conditions Using a Homemade Photometer
Advisor: Mr. Mark Hobbs
School: Fairmont Private - Edgewood Campus, Santa Ana, Orange County
- J2220
- Clayton M. Nadeau, Grade 6

The Big, the Bad, and the Brawny: Paper Towel Absorbency
Advisor: Mrs. Marianna Zimmitti
School: Our Mother of Good Counsel School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
- J2221
- Christy H. Park, Grade 8

What You Should Know about Sunscreen
Advisor: Mr. Mark Hobbs
School: Fairmont Private - Edgewood Campus, Santa Ana, Orange County
- J2222 — Third Place
- Mike M. Pilegard, Grade 8

Out of Sight! Testing Car Color Visibility in Fog
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Pilegard
School: Central Valley Home School, Kingsburg, Fresno County
- J2223
- Katherine R. Premo, Grade 6

Chips, Cookies, and Seeds, Oh My!
Advisor: Mrs. JoElle Hernandez
School: St. Christopher School, San Jose, Santa Clara County
- J2224
- Emma F. Sheedy, Grade 6

The Battle Against Chlorine
Advisor: Mrs. Natalie Salvatto
School: St. Matthew Catholic School, San Mateo, San Mateo County
- J2225
- Katherine A. Shewfelt, Grade 6

Oops, I Made a Mistake! Which Eraser Works Best?
Advisor: Ms. Astrid Reichelt
School: St. John Fisher, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County
- J2226 — Honorable Mention
- Nareg K. Shirajian, Grade 6

Estes Reliablity
Advisor: Mr. John-Emmanuel Shirajian
School: Merdinian (C&E) Armenian Evangelical School, Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles County
- J2227
- Aleesha M. Somani, Grade 8

The Comparison and Design of Golf Balls
Advisor: Mr. Jon Estay
School: Warren (Earl) Junior High School, Bakersfield, Kern County
- J2228 — Honorable Mention
- Quang-Van T. Tran, Grade 6

Double Paned and Triple Paned Windows
Advisor: Mrs. Stephanie Jordan
School: Most Holy Trinity Elementary School, San Jose, Santa Clara County
- J2229
- Brendan L. Walsh, Grade 8

Microwave Oven Leakage: A Radiation Hazard?
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County
- J2230
- Reid C. Winchester, Grade 8

What Type of Glue Is the Strongest?
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Stockdale Christian School, Bakersfield, Kern County
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