CSSF Project Listings: 2007
Materials Science
Junior Division
- J1201
- Niccole K. Anzivino, Grade 7
Which Vegetable Will Create the Best Dye?
Advisor: Mrs. Jelica Campos
School: St. Bonaventure Catholic School, Huntington Beach, Orange County
- J1202
- Zachary R. Barnard, Grade 7
Corrosion of Copper: Green with Envy
Advisor: Mrs. Janine Ciapponi
School: Good Shepherd Catholic School, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County
- J1203
- Emmanuel Ceja, Grade 7
Which Metal Conducts the Most Heat?
Advisor: Mrs. Lopez Lickey
School: Sanger Academy Charter School, Sanger, Fresno County
- J1204
- Eric C.J. Cibit, Grade 8
The Effect of Various Combined Thicknesses of Glass on Sound Transmission
Advisor: Mr. Sean Gardinier
School: Correia (Steven V.) Junior High School, San Diego, San Diego County
- J1205
- Daniel P. Clarkson, Grade 8
Analysis of Hydrophobic and Insulative Properties of Various Textiles
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County
- J1206
- Monika L. Gleim, Grade 8
Effects of Different Solutions on Elasticity Percentage of Various Fabrics
Advisor: Mr. Thomas Turmon
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger, Fresno County
- J1207 — Honorable Mention
- Jasmine Griffin, Grade 8
In Hot Water: Comparing the Effectiveness of Reflective Material in Solar Ovens
Advisor: Mrs. Emily Hoffman
School: South Pasadena Middle School, South Pasadena, Los Angeles County
- J1208
- Katherine E. Hogan, Grade 7
Does Organic or Man-made Material Insulate Better?
Advisor: Mr. Bruce Buenaventura
School: Sierra Canyon Middle School, Chatsworth, Los Angeles County
- J1209
- Emma S. Hopson, Grade 7
Snap, Crackle, and Pop!
Advisor: Mrs. Lissa Gilmore
School: Jefferson School, Tracy, San Joaquin County
- J1210
- Amanda C. Imfeld, Grade 7
The Effects of Different Window Shades on Energy Consumption
Advisor: Ms. Wright
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger, Fresno County
- J1211
- M. Peter Kedzierski, Grade 7
Keep the Heat
Advisor: Mr. Aaron Mykytiuk
School: McKee Intermediate School, Bakersfield, Kern County
- J1212 — First Place
- Edward J. Kronfli, III, Grade 8
Can Your Shirt Handle Your Sweat?
Advisor: Mr. Ted Kronfli
School: St. Bede the Venerable School, La Canada, Los Angeles County
- J1213
- Emily E. Luna, Grade 7
Investigating Fingerprint Quality on Different Coated Surfaces
Advisor: Mrs. Susan Wright
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger, Fresno County
- J1214
- Brian S. Maloy, Grade 8
The Effects of Different Insulators on the Melting Rate of Ice
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County
- J1215
- Maddie C. McMorrow, Grade 6
Wireless or Wire More?
Advisor: Ms. Lisa White
School: Woodside Elementary School, Woodside, San Mateo County
- J1216
- Madalyn A. Morris, Grade 7
Sizzling Hot Sunscreen: Does a Sunblock's SPF Level Correlate with Its Ability to Block Harmful Rays from the Sun?
Advisor: Ms. Christina Fisher
School: Raney (Letha) Intermediate School, Corona, Riverside County
- J1217
- Kyle Moua, Grade 6
Investigating What Common Household Liquids Will Extinguish a Fire the Quickest
Advisor: Mr. David Russell
School: Wash (John S.) Elementary School, Fresno, Fresno County
- J1218
- Candice A. Nahigian, Grade 6
Nichole M. Rindahl, Grade 6
Paper or Plastic: Which Is Requested Most, More Cost Effective, More Durable, and Better for the Environment?
Advisor: Mrs. Dorothy Francis
School: Nelson Elementary School, Pinedale, Fresno County
- J1219
- Jonathan L. Noyola, Grade 7
How Do Different Substances Affect How Appetizing Cooked Vegetables Look?
Advisor: Ms. Astrid Reichelt
School: St. John Fisher, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County
- J1220
- LeeAnn A. Patrick, Grade 8
Wood It Matter? A Comparison of Solid Body Electric Guitars
Advisor: Mr. William Dolyniuk
School: Woodside Elementary School, Woodside, San Mateo County
- J1221
- Austin R. Reed, Grade 7
The Quiet Zone
Advisor: Mr. Craig Whitmore
School: Norris Middle School, Bakersfield, Kern County
- J1222 — Third Place
- Devin C. Rousso, Grade 6
Wire/String Telephone
Advisor: Mr. Edward Okun
School: Crossroads School for Arts and Science, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County
- J1223
- Chelsea L. Ruthrauff, Grade 6
Ice and Sawdust as Insulation?
Advisor: Ms. Michelle Besmer
School: Mokelumne Hill Elementary, Mokelumne Hill, Calaveras County
- J1224
- Jared Shahbazian, Grade 7
Which Building Material Disrupts a Wireless Connection the Least?
Advisor: Mrs. Jewely Lopez-Lickey
School: Sanger Academy Charter School, Sanger, Fresno County
- J1225
- Courtney A. Sluder, Grade 7
Must There Be Rust?
Advisor: Ms. Nicole Buchanan
School: Pershing (John J.) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County
- J1226
- Mary E. Smith, Grade 8
Sun Protection on the Courts: A Test of Colors and Materials in Tennis Clothing
Advisor: Ms. Jami Baker
School: St. Anthony's School, Fresno, Fresno County
- J1227 — Honorable Mention
- Ryan B. Stoler, Grade 8
Photodegradation of Colored Paper
Advisor: Mrs. Noreen Williams
School: Fairmont Preparatory Academy, Anaheim, Orange County
- J1228
- Alec G. Swager, Grade 7
Sound Attenuation of Different Wall Materials
Advisor: Mrs. Carol Turpin
School: St. John's Lutheran School, Bakersfield, Kern County
- J1229 — Honorable Mention
- Kamei Triebell, Grade 8
CSI Forensics: Absorbtion and Extraction of DNA from Various Fabrics
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County
- J1230 — Honorable Mention
- Drew A. Vecchio, Grade 8
Suppressing Metal Alloy Melting Temperatures: Does Size Matter?
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County
- J1231 — Second Place
- Matt A. West, Grade 8
Lead-Free Solders: Are They All that They Are Cracked Up to Be?
Advisor: Mrs. Emily Hoffman
School: South Pasadena Middle School, South Pasadena, Los Angeles County
- J1232
- Teagan K. Zoldoske, Grade 8
What Is the Effect of Duct Tape as an Insulation Material?
Advisor: Mrs. Jewely Lopez-Lickey
School: Sanger Academy Charter School, Sanger, Fresno County
- J1299 — Fourth Place
- Samuel Girvin, Grade 7
Chocolate Tempering
Advisor: Ms. Brenda Tsai
School: South Lake Middle School, Irvine, Orange County
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