CSSF Category Awards: 2008
Applied Mechanics & Structures

Junior Division

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J0207 — First Place

Foster D. Collins, Grade 8
Urban Solar, Year Two: Dual-Axis Panel Tracking Tests
Advisor: Mr. Hunter Pashkow
School: Warren Walker School, San Diego, San Diego County

J0211 — Second Place

Cameron C. Fuller, Grade 8
Adam W. Goldman, Grade 8
How the Materials of Bushings Affect a Skateboard's Turning Performance
Advisor: Ms. Jana Wiener
School: Crossroads School for Arts and Science, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County

J0216 — Third Place

Alexandra A. Lamoureux, Grade 8
Bridges: Which Design Is Best?
Advisor: Mr. Duane Lamoureux
School: North Creek Academy, Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County

J0223 — Fourth Place

Aaron H. Smith, Grade 7
How Different Surfaces Affect the Velocity of a Rolling Object
Advisor: Mrs. Pam Savage
School: Coastal Academy, Oceanside, San Diego County

J0201 — Honorable Mention

Armen S. Arslanian, Grade 7
Is Plywood Stronger than Solid Wood?
Advisor: Mrs. Lina Arslanian
School: Merdinian (C&E) Armenian Evangelical School, Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles County

J0202 — Honorable Mention

Beau W. Bayless, Grade 8
Trevor S. Foss, Grade 8
How Does Changing the Air Pressure of an Air Gun Affect the Average Speed of the Pellet?
Advisor: <none acknowledged>, Mr. Bud Smith
School: All Saints' Episcopal Day School, Carmel, Monterey County

J0213 — Honorable Mention

Katherine A. Hudgens, Grade 8
Frenetic, Kinetic Coaster
Advisor: Mr. Christian Christiansen
School: North Creek Academy, Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County