CSSF Project Listings: 2013
Electronics & Electromagnetics

Junior Division

J0901

Josh J. Aubin, Grade 6
Emma A. McNellis, Grade 6
Holograms: Timing Interference
Advisor: Ms. Jan Karnowski
School: Endeavour Elementary, Bakersfield, Kern County

J0902

Akhil S. Bhamidipati, Grade 7
Aadeesh K. Shastry, Grade 7
Abheer Singh, Grade 7
Sensored
Advisor: Mr. Amandeep Singh
School: Thornton Junior High School, Fremont, Alameda County

J0903 — First Place

Diane Bui, Grade 8
Induced Eddy Currents via Magnets in Motion
Advisor: Mrs. Darshana Shah
School: Portola (Gaspar de) Middle School, Tarzana, Los Angeles County

J0904 — Third Place

Dominic H. Catanzaro, Grade 8
Zappity Zap Zap: The Breakdown Voltage for Two Different Types of Electrodes
Advisor: Mr. Robert Mihalik
School: Pacific Beach Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J0905 — Honorable Mention

Sabrina F. Chen, Grade 8
Anokhi R. Patel, Grade 8
Shreya Tumma, Grade 8
Wireless Community Alarm
Advisor: Mr. Sreedhar Tumma, Mrs. Shoba Tumma
School: Gale Ranch Middle School, San Ramon, Contra Costa County

J0906

Noah R. Crousore, Grade 8
Arduino-based P.E.A.K Pad for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County

J0907

Kristina G. Gorey, Grade 7
Gelatin-based Memristive Device
Advisor: Mr. Yu-Luong Chang
School: Hillview Middle School, Menlo Park, San Mateo County

J0908

Garrett L. Gwinn, Grade 8
Practical Application of Parabolic Antenna to Improve iPad Performance
Advisor: Mrs. Wendy Karnes
School: Stockdale Christian School, Bakersfield, Kern County

J0909

Guillermo Haro, Grade 8
Electromagnetic Car
Advisor: Mr. Gregory Krumm
School: St. John of the Cross Catholic School, Lemon Grove, San Diego County

J0910

Ben C. Hora, Grade 6
Watt Phantoms Are Lurking in Your Home?
Advisor: Mrs. Nicole Shimshock
School: St. Charles School, San Carlos, San Mateo County

J0911

Hayato S. Kato, Grade 8
The Relationships Between Gauss Levels and the Weight Held by an Electromagnet
Advisor: Mrs. Nancy Driscoll
School: Rancho San Joaquin Middle School, Irvine, Orange County

J0912

Saman T. Khan, Grade 6
Radiation in My House?
Advisor: Mrs. Muna Moinuddin
School: Orange Crescent School, Garden Grove, Orange County

J0913 — Fourth Place

Patrick Leiser, Grade 8
Homemade Computer: Creating an Affordable Computer Using Unconventional Computer Components
Advisor: Ms. Rebekah Leiser
School: Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter School, Newcastle, Placer County

J0914

Nikita Lubyanoy, Grade 8
Best Sensor for Laser Transmissions
Advisor: Mrs. Anita Dunham
School: Lexington Junior High School, Cypress, Orange County

J0915

Carson A. Pope, Grade 7
Testing the Efficiency of a Joule Thief LED Light Circuit
Advisor: Mr. John Wrigley
School: Pacific Union School, Arcata, Humboldt County

J0916 — Second Place

Saskia I. Rohde, Grade 8
Charge on the Go: Kinetic Energy Generator for Cell Phones
Advisor: Mr. Brendan Gummerson
School: St. Matthew's Episcopal School, San Mateo, San Mateo County

J0917

Anish Seshadri, Grade 8
Automated, Wearable Guidance System (AWGS) for the Visually Impaired
Advisor: Mrs. Neha Makhijani
School: Stratford Middle School, San Jose, Santa Clara County

J0918

Utkarsh Tandon, Grade 7
Building a Wearable Autonomous Device Providing Personal Assistance to Alzheimer Patients Using the Raspberry Pi and GPS
Advisor: Mr. Joel Carter
School: Lawson (Sam H.) Middle School, Cupertino, Santa Clara County

J0994 — Honorable Mention

Allan N. Tran, Grade 8
Ethan J. Zheng, Grade 8
HazardBot: Surveying Hazardous Environments
Advisor: Mr. Peter Tran
School: Lindero Canyon Middle School, Agoura Hills, Los Angeles County, Sycamore Canyon School, Newbury Park, Ventura County

J0995

Sarah P. Edwards, Grade 8
The Point of a Parabola
Advisor: Mrs. Marilyn Usher
School: La Reina High School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County

J0996

Aaron H. Lin, Grade 8
An Accurate Lie Detector?
Advisor: Mr. Roger Newell
School: Medea Creek Middle School, Oak Park, Ventura County

J0997 — Honorable Mention

Matthew C. Yerich, Grade 8
Magnetic Air Conditioner: Finding Efficiency
Advisor: Mr. Roger Newell
School: Medea Creek Middle School, Oak Park, Ventura County

J0998

Ryan D. Barry, Grade 7
Velocity Gain in a Gaussian Rifle
Advisor: Dr. Deborah Dunn
School: Mesa Union Junior High School, Somis, Ventura County

J0999

Aaron E. Parker, Grade 6
Levitating Train
Advisor: Ms. Darlene Shimizu
School: St. Edward's Catholic School, Corona, Riverside County