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