CSSF Project Listings: 2008
Behavioral & Social Sciences

Junior Division

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J0301 — Third Place
A. M. Fiona Alfait, Grade 8 portrait
The Impact of Age and Socioeconomic Status on Childhood Fears
Advisor: Dr. Vincent Alfait
School: Santa Catalina (Upper and Lower) School, Monterey, Monterey County
J0302 — Honorable Mention
Annabelle F. Beecher, Grade 7 portrait
Could a Cute Package Make Kids Eat More Healthy Food?
Advisor: Mrs. Jamie Baker
School: St. Anthony's School, Fresno, Fresno County
J0303
Samantha M. Castanien, Grade 8 portrait
To Blink or Not to Blink: Does Lying Affect Blinking in Adolescents?
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County
J0304
Joseph E. Colona, Grade 8 portrait
How Does Music Affect Typing Speed?
Advisor: Ms. Julie Reynolds
School: San Diego (Soille) Hebrew Day School, San Diego, San Diego County
J0305 — Honorable Mention
Charlie K. Crane, III, Grade 7 portrait
Shut Up and Drive: Testing a Driver's Reaction Time While on a Cell Phone
Advisor: Ms. Mimi Wentz
School: St. Anne School, Laguna Niguel, Orange County
J0306
Sophie E. D'Arcy, Grade 8 portrait
Music and Charitable Giving
Advisor: Mr. Brad Penkala
School: Goleta Valley Junior High School, Goleta, Santa Barbara County
J0307
Tatyana L. Diaz, Grade 7 portrait
Delicious or Malicious?
Advisor: Mr. Brendan Gummerson
School: St. Matthew's Episcopal School, San Mateo, San Mateo County
J0308 — Fourth Place
Alexandria G. Fuertes, Grade 8 portrait
Honesty Is in the Eye of the Beholder
Advisor: Mr. Mark Hobbs
School: Fairmont Private - Edgewood Campus, Santa Ana, Orange County
J0309
Sharon M. Grinwald, Grade 8 portrait
Is Yawning Contagious?
Advisor: Mrs. Margery Weitkamp
School: Montclair College Prep Middle School, Van Nuys, Los Angeles County
J0310 — Honorable Mention
Leah J. Gunn, Grade 8 portrait
Fear FACTor: Why Are Kids So Scared?
Advisor: Mr. Roger Newell
School: Medea Creek Middle School, Oak Park, Ventura County
J0311 — Honorable Mention
Catherine Haber, Grade 8 portrait
Blonde Today, Brunette Tomorrow II: Is the Stereotype of Dumb Blonde Universal?
Advisor: Ms. Debbie Margulis
School: St. Martin of Tours School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
J0312 — Second Place
Leah A. Hatayama, Grade 8 portrait
What Would You Do? A Behavioral Study
Advisor: Mr. Jones
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger, Fresno County
J0313
Jacob Joens-Poulton, Grade 6 portrait
Violentus Media et Phobos (Violent Media and Fears)
Advisor: Mr. Paul Joens-Poulton
School: Waldorf School of Mendocino County, Calpella, Mendocino County
J0314
Nicholas J. Kelly, Grade 7 portrait
Middle School Decision-Making: When Not Thinking Makes More Sense
Advisor: Mrs. Susan Glembotski
School: Lewis (Harvey L.) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County
J0315
Harmony L. Latham, Grade 8 portrait
Sporty Students
Advisor: Mrs. Wendi Rodriguez
School: Heritage (The) School, Phelan, San Bernardino County
J0316 — First Place
Kyle J. Moscaret, Grade 6 portrait
Influences on the Speed of Cars
Advisor: Mrs. Natalie Salvatto
School: St. Matthew Catholic School, San Mateo, San Mateo County
J0317
Kayla R. Nichols, Grade 8 portrait
Do Junior High Girls Choose a Specific Stall when Entering a Bathroom?
Advisor: Mrs. Ana Williams
School: Standard Middle School, Bakersfield, Kern County
J0318
Vaishnavi L. Rao, Grade 7 portrait
R U a Scaredy Cat? A Scientific Study of Fear
Advisor: Mr. Christopher Faist
School: Carmel Valley Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County
J0319
Emma J. Rennick, Grade 8 portrait
Color Theory
Advisor: Mrs. Kim Miller
School: Goleta Valley Junior High School, Goleta, Santa Barbara County
J0320
Nathanael J. Ruble, Grade 6 portrait
Rubik's Cube: Does Age Affect Performance?
Advisor: Mrs. Hillary Cloud
School: Hallmark Charter School, Sanger, Fresno County
J0321
Keith P. Shaller, Grade 8 portrait
Refrigerator "Blindness:" What Factors Affect Search Time?
Advisor: Mr. Mark Hobbs
School: Fairmont Private - Edgewood Campus, Santa Ana, Orange County
J0322
Harrison J. Trubitt, Grade 8 portrait
Can Performance Be Improved with Words of Encouragement and Goal Setting Moments before a Competitive Swim Race?
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County
J0323
Sally L. Wilson, Grade 7 portrait
It's Not What the Government Knows about You, It's What You Know about the Government
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Christian Family Learning Center, Angels Camp, Calaveras County
J0324
Jessica M. Winter, Grade 7 portrait
The Fear Factor: What Do You Fear the Most?
Advisor: Dr. Deborah Dunn
School: Mesa Union Junior High School, Somis, Ventura County
J0325
Jamie L. Wipf, Grade 8 portrait
Yawn Theory: The Effects of Contagious Yawns on Males and Females
Advisor: Ms. Laura Berger
School: Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada Flintridge, Los Angeles County


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