CSSF Category Awards: 2011
Materials Science

Junior Division

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J1303 — First Place

Jake D. Boring, Grade 8
What Is the Best Adhesive to Attach Carbon Fiber Landing Gear onto a Foam Radio Controlled Airplane?
Advisor: Mr. Ed Resovsky
School: Wangenheim Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J1302 — Second Place

Braeden C. Benedict, Grade 8
Effect of Material Composition on Shear Strength Yield Point of Magnetorheological Fluids
Advisor: Ms. Astrid Reichelt
School: St. John Fisher, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County

J1310 — Third Place

Lindsey Jergensen, Grade 7
Will That Break My Braces?
Advisor: Mr. Harry Post
School: Dartmouth Middle School, Hemet, Riverside County

J1323 — Fourth Place

Kent K. Yamamoto, Grade 7
Block Those Beats
Advisor: Mr. Norman Brennan
School: Mirman School for Gifted Children, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

J1309 — Honorable Mention

Lauren E. Henske, Grade 7
Breaking Wood: What Is Stronger, Real Wood from a Tree or Plywood, and Are Heavier Woods Stronger Than Lighter Woods?
Advisor: Mrs. Maureen Farris
School: Sacred Heart Preparatory, Atherton, San Mateo County