CSEF Category Awards: 2019
Applied Mechanics & Structures

Junior Division

Awards Ceremony photo to come

J0323 — First Place

Quinn K. Olson, Grade 6
Shock Absorption: Can You Feel It?
Advisor: Dr. Robert Dubrow
School: Central Middle School, San Carlos, San Mateo County

J0305 — Second Place

Marcus A. Catanzaro, Grade 7
Rock and Roll Derailment: Reducing Harmonic Oscillation in Trains
Advisor: Mr. Pat Hollis
School: Pacific Beach Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J0326 — Third Place

Brianna H. Vu, Grade 8
The Textile Strength of Homemade Bioplastic
Advisor: Mr. John Briner
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim, Orange County

J0315 — Fourth Place

Parker J. Harris, Grade 8
Protective Barrier for Classrooms
Advisor: Mrs. Bridget Biernacki
School: Coastal Academy, Oceanside, San Diego County

J0311 — Honorable Mention

Alexander C. Gianola Cook, Grade 8
William D. Hand, Grade 8
Measuring Optical Disc Storage Capacity
Advisor: Ms. Emily Scavarda
School: All Saints' Episcopal Day School, Carmel, Monterey County

J0313 — Honorable Mention

Jake P. Grigorian, Grade 8
Which Robotic Apparatus Toggles a Flag the Most Efficiently?
Advisor: Mrs. Lida Gevorkian
School: Chamlian (Vahan & Anoush) Armenian School, Glendale, Los Angeles County

J0316 — Honorable Mention

Ishan Z. Juluri, Grade 6
The Effect of Tuned Mass Dampers on Oscillating Buildings
Advisor: Dr. Youseff Ismail
School: Stratford Middle School, Milpitas, Santa Clara County

J0327 — Honorable Mention

Bryce Wong, Grade 8
Give Your Back a Break: Improving Backpacks through Biomechanics
Advisor: Ms. Megan Margeson
School: St. John Fisher, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County