Engineering Research

J0801 Aguirre, Melissa L. Grade 7, Riverside County
Does the R-value of Fiberglass Insulation Determine Heat Retention?
Advisor: Ms. Cathy McGill
School: Landmark Middle School, Moreno Valley
J0802 Bagdasarian, Gerad G. Grade 8, Fresno County
Effects of Various Environmental Paints and Pollutants on the Durability of Wood
Advisor: Mr. Billy Graham
School: Centerville Elementary School, Sanger
J0803 Barclay, Charlene K. Grade 8, Glenn County
Fabric Flammability
Advisor: Mrs. Mary Rose Kennedy
School: Price (C.K.) Middle School, Orland
J0804 Bell, Skye L. Grade 7, Glenn County
What is R?
Advisor: Mrs. Mary Rose Kennedy
School: Price (C.K.) Middle School, Orland
J0805 Bungo, Grant J. Grade 8, Fresno County
Determining the Heat Distribution Levels and Combustion Rates of Different Fabrics, Woods, and Paints
Advisor: Mr. Carl Gong
School: Washington Middle School, Sanger
J0806 Christos, Theodore J. Grade 7, San Bernardino County
Varied Heat in Steam Boats
Advisor: Mrs. Lonnie Lewis
School: Ramona Junior High School, Chino
J0807 Collins, Andrea G. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Building a Better Boomerang
Advisor: Mr. Ronald Hage
School: Nobel (Alfred Bernhard) Middle School, Northridge
J0808 Contreras, Gil A. Grade 7, Riverside County
Solar Energy
Advisor: Mr. Robert Henry
School: Oasis Elementary School, Thermal
J0809 Critchley, Matthew P. Grade 8, San Diego County
Maximum Camber as a Wing Design Element
Advisor: Mrs. Marlene Mangan
School: Green (L.R.) Elementary School, Escondido
J0810 Dayton, Bobby B. Grade 7, Riverside County
My Propeller Experiment
Advisor: Mrs. Kathleen Been
School: Cree (Raymond) Middle School, Palm Springs
J0811 Domoto, Joseph S. Grade 8, Fresno County
The Effect of the Concentration of the Exhaust of a Rocket Engine on the Amount of Thrust Produced
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Centerville Elementary School, Sanger
J0812 Dumas, Todd G. Grade 7, Santa Clara County
The Honeycomb Sandwich Structure: Is It the Strongest, Most Practical Core Shape?
Advisor: Mr. Robert Ruud
School: Rolling Hills Middle School, Los Gatos
J0813 Edwards, Hugh "Tom" Grade 7, Kern County
How Will Current, Gap, and Experience Affect the Strength of an Arc Weld?
Advisor: Mrs. Kirsti Smith
School: Monroe (James) Junior High School, Ridgecrest
J0814 Fenner, Conrad D. Grade 8, Ventura County
What is the Best Wing Design for Aircraft?
Advisor: Ms. Denise Moss
School: Colina Intermediate School, Thousand Oaks
J0815 Fitts, Krista M. Grade 7, Ventura County
A Better Solarium
Advisor: Mr. Brent Susman
School: Ocean View Junior High School, Oxnard
J0816 Fonda, Daniel A. Grade 7, Los Angeles County
The Effect of Selected Environmental Hazards on Roofing Materials
Advisor: Dr. Richard A. Boolootian
School: Mirman School for Gifted Children, Los Angeles
J0817 Fraley, Rex J. Grade 7, San Bernardino County
Light My Fire!
Advisor: Mr. Edward D'Souza
School: Frisbie Junior High School, Rialto
J0818 Ganahl, Joseph P. Grade 7, Riverside County
Are Composites of Wood Stronger than Solid Wood?
Advisor: Ms. Lori Campbell
School: St. Edward's Catholic School, Corona
J0819 Green, Rachel S. Grade 8, San Bernardino County
Does Dihedral Angle Affect Stability and Performance of an Airplane?
Advisor: Mr. Niederman
School: Ramona Junior High School, Chino
J0820 Handley, Rebecca M. Grade 7, Orange County
Keeping Warm: Storing Solar Heat
Advisor: Mrs. Maureen Koenig
School: St. Anthony Claret School, Anaheim
J0821 Harrison, Matthew R. Grade 7, Riverside County
Hamburger Heaven: Do Stores Follow the USDA Fat Allowance for Ground Beef?
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Monte Vista Middle School, San Jacinto
J0822 Heid, Brenna L. Grade 7, Orange County
Which Fire Retardant is Better?
Advisor: Mrs. Jelica Campos
School: St. Bonaventure Catholic School, Huntington Beach
J0823 Herman, Zoe R. Grade 8, Monterey County
Architectural Stresses
Advisor: Mr. Craig Hohenberger
School: Carmel Middle School, Carmel
J0824 Hull, Lia J. Grade 8, San Mateo County
Streamlining: the Science of Aerodynamics
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Woodside Elementary School, Woodside
J0825 Kaheny, Peter Grade 8, San Diego County
The Strength of Geometrical Structures in Nature
Advisor: Mrs. Rosalie Wisniew
School: St. Didacus Parochial School, San Diego
J0826 Keen, Annalise S. Grade 8, Ventura County
Which Type of Fertilizer Would You Choose? Based on Environmental, Cost, and Performance Factors
Advisor: Ms. Denise Moss
School: Colina Intermediate School, Thousand Oaks
J0827 Klobas, Michaelle E. Grade 8, Glenn County
What Effect Does Your Home Roofing Have on its Flammability?
Advisor: Mrs. Mary Rose Kennedy
School: Price (C.K.) Middle School, Orland
J0828 Kozuki, Todd G. Grade 8, Fresno County
Strength of Glues and their Mixtures
Advisor: Mr. John Panzak
School: Riverview Elementary School, Parlier
J0829 Kumar, Santosh A. Grade 7, Orange County
Factors Affecting Lift on Airfoils
Advisor: Weber Fields
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim
J0830 Lawler, Tim R. Grade 7, San Mateo County
The Musical Qualities of Wood
Advisor: Mrs. Lucille Uldrick
School: Notre Dame Elementary School, Belmont
J0831 Madrid, Michael M. Grade 7, Kern County
Prop Power
Advisor: Mr. Jonathan Logan
School: Tevis Junior High School, Bakersfield
J0832 Martinez, Sandy A. Grade 8, Riverside County
What Type of Bracing is the Strongest?
Advisor: Mr. Harry Post
School: Acacia Middle School, Hemet
J0833 Maurer, Aaron D. Grade 7, Riverside County
Does Aileron Size and Angle Affect an Airplane's Roll?
Advisor: Mr. John Love
School: Arizona Intermediate School, Riverside
J0834 Milne, Ryan P. Grade 8, San Diego County
Laser Communications
Advisor: Ms. Jill Gaines
School: Challenger Junior High School, San Diego
J0835 Pharr, Ryan Grade 8, Kern County
Heat Containment
Advisor: Mr. Charles Isaacs
School: Elk Hills Elementary School, Tupman
J0836 Ramsey, Michelle A. Grade 7, Orange County
Acesulfame K vs. Sugar
Advisor: Mr. David Houston
School: Newhart (Fred L., Jr.) Elementary School, Mission Viejo
J0837 Rawn, Gregory T. Grade 8, Fresno County
Energy Efficiency: A Bright Idea
Advisor: Mr. Paul Lake
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis
J0838 Reyna, Gilbert , Jr. Grade 7, Kern County
Wind Power
Advisor: Mr. Ronald Rodman
School: Jefferson (Thomas) Junior High School, Wasco
J0839 Schneider, Travis L. Grade 7, Humboldt County
Which Bridge Will Hold the Most Weight?
Advisor: Ms. Diana Skiles
School: Jacoby Creek Elementary School, Bayside
J0840 Short, James C. Grade 7, Fresno County
Aerodynamics of Wing Designs
Advisor: Mr. David L. Rubio
School: Lawless Middle School, Fresno
J0841 Spraic, Aidan H. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Aerodynamics in Automotive Design as Applied to Current and Conceptual Models
Advisor: Ms. Pamela McMahan
School: La Canada High School, La Canada
J0842 Sullivan, Shane M. Grade 8, San Diego County
What Insulating Material is the Most Effective?
Advisor: Ms. Patricia Kapov
School: St. Patrick's Elementary School, San Diego
J0843 Tan, Eric W. Grade 7, Orange County
Aerodynamics
Advisor: Mrs. Peggy Benjamin
School: St. John's Episcopal School, Rancho Santa Margari
J0844 Upp, Staci L. Grade 8, Santa Clara County
Concrete Strength: What Factors Affect It?
Advisor: Ms. Felita Brennan
School: Monroe (James) Middle School, San Jose
J0845 Villaneda, Irene J. Grade 8, Riverside County
Woodsealers
Advisor: Mr. Robert Allbaugh
School: Vista Heights Middle School, Moreno Valley
J0846 Wilde, Nichole L. Grade 8, Orange County
Can Dispersion of Kinetic Energy Save Your Life?
Advisor: Mrs. Peggy Benjamin
School: St. John's Episcopal School, Rancho Santa Margari
J0847 Young, Tori L. Grade 8, Kern County
Where do Batteries Leak the Most Energy?
Advisor: Ms. Tracy Weddell
School: Richland Junior High School, Shafter
J0899 Gallant, Lauren O. Grade 7, Los Angeles County
What Popular Dental Care Products are Most Effective in Combating Bacteria?
Advisor: Mrs. Debra Faught
School: Marymount Junior High School, Brentwood
J08XX Wilkerson, John J. Grade 8, San Diego County
Relative Effectiveness of Lift Enhancements at Low Reynold's Numbers
Advisor: Ms. Mary Huffman
School: St. Mary's Elementary School, Escondido


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