CSEF Category Awards: 2018
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics

Junior Division

Awards Ceremony photo to come

J0111 — First Place

Braedyn D. Hutchison, Grade 7
The "Sweetest" Rocket Candy: Evaluating Sucrose, Glucose, and Fructose as Fuels for Sugar-Based Solid Rocket Motors
Advisor: Mrs. Amanda Durant
School: Sierra Vista Middle School, Irvine, Orange County

J0107 — Second Place

James D. Fagan, Grade 8
Design of a Low Density Subsonic Wind Tunnel for Martian Research
Advisor: Ms. Kelly McAllister
School: Riverside Virtual School, Riverside, Riverside County

J0114 — Third Place

Amelie G. Leviant, Grade 7
Polyvinyl Alcohol Slimes: Measuring How pH Correlates to Viscosity in a Non-Newtonian Fluid
Advisor: Mrs. Cathy Grimes
School: Phoenix Ranch School, Simi Valley, Ventura County

J0125 — Fourth Place

Madeleine E. Yee, Grade 8
Computational Comparison of Laminar and Turbulent Flow Erosion
Advisor: Dr. Eric Daniels
School: LePort Montessori - Irvine Spectrum North, Irvine, Orange County

J0117 — Honorable Mention

Alec N. Mnatzakanian, Grade 8
An Uplifting Discovery: What Is the Optimal Angle of Attack for Maximum Lift?
Advisor: Ms. Lida Gevorkian
School: Chamlian (Vahan & Anoush) Armenian School, Glendale, Los Angeles County

J0121 — Honorable Mention

Blake T. Scurry, Grade 8
A Unique Spin on Aerodynamics: Airfoil Augmented with Semi-Auto Rotating Leading Edge Cylinder
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County