Materials Science

J1001 Acker, Sara L. Grade 7, Kern County
Man-Made versus Natural Fibers
Advisor: Mr. Aaron Boldman
School: Warren (Earl) Junior High School, Bakersfield
J1002 Akopian, Taleen Grade 7, Los Angeles County
Which Metals Expand the Greatest Under Heat (Coefficient of Linear Expansion)
Advisor: Dr. Jack Injeyan
School: Chamlian (Vahan & Andush) Armenian School, Glendale
J1003 Gostanian, Griffin T. Grade 7, Fresno County
Heat vs. Density
Advisor: Mr. Don McCoy
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis
J1003 Alcorn, Kyle S. Grade 7, Fresno County
Heat vs. Density
Advisor: Mr. Paul Longshore
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis
J1004 Aller, Sara J. Grade 8, San Bernardino County
Which Window Type is the Most Energy Efficient?
Advisor: Mr. Jeff Harlow
School: Briggs (Lyle S.) Fundamental School, Chino
J1005 Bakken, Adam R. Grade 8, San Diego County
Surface Color of Titanium versus Temperature
Advisor: Ms. Sherry Jones
School: Julian Junior High School, Julian
J1006 Barr, Brian A. Grade 8, Fresno County
Temperature and Stress Variations on the Effects of the Tensile Strength of Wire
Advisor: Mr. Edward Case
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger
J1007 Cameron, Katie E. Grade 7, Imperial County
Can Toothpaste Protect Your Teeth?
Advisor: Mr. Tim Kelley
School: Sacred Heart School, Brawley
J1008 Chambers, Preston A. Grade 8, Calaveras County
The Energy Efficiency Differences between Sunscreens and Insulated Glass Units
Advisor: Mr. Gary Johnson
School: Toyon Middle School, Valley Springs
J1009 Chilton, Lydia B. Grade 8, Contra Costa County
Designer Cookies - Are the Characteristics of a Cookie Predictable from its Ingredients?
Advisor: Ms. Cheryl Patterson
School: Portola Middle School, El Cerrito
J1010 Dawson, Ryan H. Grade 7, San Diego County
Do Additives Affect the Drying Time of Cement?
Advisor: Ms. Sherry Jones
School: Julian Junior High School, Julian
J1011 Edwards, Russell L. Grade 8, San Diego County
What Is The Best Outerwear Fabric?
Advisor: Mrs. Lucie Sovinsky
School: Wangenheim Junior High School, San Diego
J1012 Faith, Hannah R. Grade 7, Ventura County
Which Fabric Generates the Most Static Electricity?
Advisor: Mrs. Lori Merrill
School: Fillmore Senior High School, Fillmore
J1013 Reynolds, Daniel R. Grade 8, Humboldt County
Is Your Finery Flammable?
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Lane
School: Pacific Union School, Arcata
J1013 Frome, Tyler Z. Grade 8, Humboldt County
Is Your Finery Flammable?
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Lane
School: Pacific Union School, Arcata
J1014 Hahn, Lindsey M. Grade 8, Contra Costa County
The Effects of Heat on Metals
Advisor: Mrs. Lynne Fitzgibbon
School: Holy Rosary School, Antioch
J1015 Herr, Melissa A. Grade 7, San Diego County
Do Different Brands of Charcoal Perform the Same?
Advisor: Mr Bob Needham
School: Potter Junior High School, Fallbrook
J1016 Ketchell, Daniel E. Grade 8, Kern County
Making Water Wetter: Surfactant Technology
Advisor: Mr. William Plain
School: Fruitvale Junior High School, Bakersfield
J1017 Kline, Jacob M. Grade 7, Kern County
Gonna Wash That Dirt Right Outta My Hair
Advisor: Ms. Susan Roxstrom
School: Tropico Middle School, Rosamond
J1018 Koppel, David J. Grade 8, San Diego County
Does a Material's Density Affect Its Ability to Insulate Sound?
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Potts
School: Lewis (Harvey L.) Middle School, San Diego
J1019 Lewis, Hilary S. Grade 8, San Mateo County
Gut Busters
Advisor: Mr. Bill Dolyniuk
School: Woodside Elementary School, Woodside
J1020 Madrigal, Morgan M. Grade 8, Mendocino County
Stains...to Stay or Not to Stay?
Advisor: Bonnie Madrigal
School: Baechtel Grove Middle School, Willits
J1021 Miller, Elspeth U. Grade 8, San Diego County
Comparing Dye Acceptance of Cotton versus Polyester and Acetate
Advisor: Ms. Eloise King
School: Bell (Alexander Graham) Junior High School, San Diego
J1022 Morin, Sarah A. Grade 7, Riverside County
Insulators: Keeping Your Soda Cool!
Advisor: Mr. Dennis Miller
School: Vista Heights Middle School, Moreno Valley
J1023 Morris, Michelle T. Grade 7, San Mateo County
An Egg-speriment
Advisor: Miss Nancy Halbauer
School: St. Pius X Elementary School, Redwood City
J1024 Nourse, Thomas G. Grade 8, San Mateo County
Super Surfactants
Advisor: Mr. Joseph Zucca
School: St. Joseph's School, Atherton
J1025 Oh, Katrina M. Grade 8, Fresno County
Which Contact Lens Has the Greatest Tensile Strength?
Advisor: Mr. Tony LeFore
School: Kastner (George W.) Intermediate School, Fresno
J1026 Olson, Garrett A. Grade 8, Fresno County
Can Trip Measure Stress?
Advisor: Mr. Richard Kinney
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis
J1027 Outland, Katherine E. Grade 8, San Diego County
Inventing a Superior Insulation: Part II
Advisor: Mrs. Kellie Marcarelli
School: Sacred Heart Academy, San Diego
J1028 Pittman, Jessica M. Grade 8, Calaveras County
Keep the Heat: Which Thermal Insulation is Most Effective in a Simulated Residential Environment?
Advisor: Mr. Gary Johnson
School: Toyon Middle School, Valley Springs
J1029 Rivera, Michael A. Grade 8, San Mateo County
Can't Take the Heat?
Advisor: Mr. Bill Dolyniuk
School: Woodside Elementary School, Woodside
J1030 Waltman, Robert B. Grade 7, Orange County
Oil and Water Don't Mix - Oily Birds, We've Got the Fix!
Advisor: Ms. Cathy Sandquist
School: Mesa View Middle School, Huntington Beach
J1031 York, Matt A. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County
Which Glazing is the Best Solar Performer?
Advisor: Mr. Will Winn
School: Goleta Valley Junior High School, Goleta
J1032 Yules, Alexis D. Grade 7, Santa Cruz County
What Are the Best Objects to Lift Fingerprints Off?
Advisor: Mr. Ted Altenberg
School: Mission Hill Junior High School, Santa Cruz
J1033 Zuest, Danielle Grade 8, San Diego County
Natural Dyeing of Yarn Using Mordants. Does It Have an Effect on the Color?
Advisor: Mr. Bruce Peterson
School: Rincon Middle School, Escondido
J1099 Mendoza, Cecilia Grade 8, Kern County
Which Fabric in Baby's Clothing Is Most Flammable?
Advisor: Ms. Sarah Bennett
School: Thomas (A.M.) Middle School, Lost Hills
J1099 Doroteo, Laura Grade 8, Kern County
Which Fabric in Baby's Clothing Is Most Flammable?
Advisor: Ms. Sarah Bennett
School: Thomas (A.M.) Middle School, Lost Hills


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