CSSF Project Listings: 2012
Materials Science
Junior Division
- J1301
- Peter John L. Abanto, Grade 8
Which Material Can Insulate the Most Sound?
Advisor: Ms. Karen Madsen
School: Wangenheim Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County
- J1302
- Trevor P. Bianchi, Grade 8
Andrew W. Grogin, Grade 8
How Does the Temperature of a Golf Ball Affect the Distance It Travels When Struck?
Advisor: Mr. Bud Smith
School: All Saints' Episcopal Day School, Carmel, Monterey County
- J1303 — Second Place
- Jenna Brandt, Grade 7
Better Balloons: Creating Balloons with Eco-Friendly Materials to Reduce the Harm of Latex and Mylar to Aquatic Habitats
Advisor: Mr. Norman Brennan
School: Mirman School for Gifted Children, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
- J1304
- Christopher E. Chan, Grade 8
Best Shields against Electromagnetic Radiation
Advisor: Mrs. Emily Hoffman
School: South Pasadena Middle School, South Pasadena, Los Angeles County
- J1305
- Janel M. Cuevas, Grade 8
Oven Evolution
Advisor: Mrs. Erin Schumacher
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County
- J1306 — Honorable Mention
- Maxwell O. Dawson, Grade 7
Insulation Innovation: Putting Phase Change Materials to the Test
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County
- J1307
- Chloe C. Ding, Grade 8
Cost-efficient Fire Fuels
Advisor: Mrs. Erin Schumacher
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County
- J1308 — Third Place
- Sarah K. Douglas, Grade 8
Can't Touch This: A Study of Latent Fingerprint Detection
Advisor: Ms. Danielle Bean
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County
- J1309 — First Place
- Julia R. Freeman, Grade 6
UV or Not UV: How Does the Type and Color of a Material Affect Its Ability to Block UV Radiation?
Advisor: Mrs. Ann Bennett
School: Turtle Rock Elementary School, Irvine, Orange County
- J1310 — Honorable Mention
- Brian A. Friedenberg, Grade 8
The Amazing Power of OLEDs
Advisor: Ms. Kaitlin Rosichan
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County
- J1311
- Rachel P. Hallmark, Grade 6
Exploring Rust Prevention
Advisor: Dr. Bryan Hallmark
School: El Tejon Middle School, Lebec, Kern County
- J1312
- Jessie M. Houng, Grade 6
An Equal Degree
Advisor: Mrs. Christine Beaini
School: Litel (Gerald F.) Elementary School, Chino Hills, San Bernardino County
- J1313
- Charlie N. Hunt, Grade 7
The Insulative Qualities of Home Roof Types
Advisor: Mrs. Anita Pisciotta
School: St. Anselm Elementary School, San Anselmo, Marin County
- J1314 — Honorable Mention
- Rami Lieberman, Grade 8
Biomimetics and the Lotus Effect
Advisor: Mrs. Sarah Rines
School: San Diego Jewish Academy, San Diego, San Diego County
- J1315
- Alyssa R. LoGalbo, Grade 7
Testing the Radiation Shielding Potential of Residential Walls
Advisor: Dr. Fred LoGalbo
School: Quail Lake Charter School, Clovis, Fresno County
- J1316
- Madison A. Marks-Noble, Grade 8
A Green Solution to Reducing Cooling Loads on a Building, A Two-Year Project
Advisor: Mrs. Reggie McLean
School: Kastner (George W.) Intermediate School, Fresno, Fresno County
- J1317
- Tovah H. Popilsky, Grade 6
What's Hot and What's Not
Advisor: Mrs. Lynn Macy
School: Salesian Sisters Elementary School, Corralitos, Santa Cruz County
- J1318
- Renee L. Serota, Grade 7
Operation: Burn It
Advisor: Mrs. Katie Faircloth
School: Presentation School, Sonoma, Sonoma County
- J1319 — Fourth Place
- Paulina R. Shearer, Grade 6
Visualizing the Effect of Various Materials on the Magnetic Field
Advisor: Mr. James Shearer
School: Good Shepherd Catholic School, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County
- J1320
- Kevin A. Tavangari, Grade 8
String-Cup Telephones
Advisor: Mrs. Darshana Shah
School: Portola (Gaspar de) Middle School, Tarzana, Los Angeles County
- J1321
- Jack A. Vecchio, Grade 8
Science: Kindling for the Mind
Advisor: Mrs. Erin Schumacher
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County
- J1322
- Helena R. Washburn, Grade 6
Comparing High and Low Quality Exterior Paints Combustion and Burn Rate of Wooden Structures
Advisor: Mrs. Diane Loflin
School: Quail Lake Charter School, Clovis, Fresno County
- J1399
- Brandon C. Gribas, Grade 7
What Insulation Material Is the Most Efficient?
Advisor: Ms. Jaclyn Solseth
School: Clear Creek School, Grass Valley, Nevada County
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