CSEF Category Awards: 2018
Applied Mechanics & Structures

Junior Division

Awards Ceremony photo to come

J0325 — First Place

Diana A. Michaelson, Grade 7
Compressive Strength in Concrete vs. Environmental Sustainability
Advisor: Mrs. Sunny Scarlett
School: Hughes (Charles Evans) Middle School, Long Beach, Los Angeles County

J0316 — Second Place

Sarah M. Hansen, Grade 7
Eyedropper Properties that Affect Drop Size
Advisor: Dr. Robert Dubrow
School: Central Middle School, San Carlos, San Mateo County

J0315 — Third Place

Jake P. Grigorian, Grade 7
Which Robotic Apparatus Picks Up a Cone the Fastest?
Advisor: Ms. Lida Gevorkian
School: Chamlian (Vahan & Anoush) Armenian School, Glendale, Los Angeles County

J0335 — Fourth Place

Garrett M. Warner, Grade 8
Effects of Base Isolators on Building Stability
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County

J0308 — Honorable Mention

Natalie R. Dean, Grade 8
What Does a Simple, Low-cost, 3D-printed Design for an Automated Robotic Prosthetic Look Like (Phases 1b, II, and III)?
Advisor: Mr. Joel Nicolas
School: All Souls Catholic Elementary School, South San Francisco, San Mateo County

J0312 — Honorable Mention

Thomas E. Garner, III, Grade 8
Comparison of Two Different Propulsion Systems: Combustion vs. Magnetism
Advisor: Ms. Paula Kruczyk
School: Mitchell Intermediate School, Atwater, Merced County

J0317 — Honorable Mention

Jasmine D. Holm, Grade 6
Baby Alert
Advisor: Mrs. Stacy Lerma
School: Palm Middle School, Moreno Valley, Riverside County

J0328 — Honorable Mention

Rinoa J. Oliver, Grade 6
Why Are Honeycombs Hexagonal?
Advisor: Ms. Jenny Billings
School: Kirby (Georgiana Bruce) Preparatory High School, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County

J0337 — Honorable Mention

Daron S. Yacoubian, Grade 7
PorSHA H(2)O (Portable Solar Heating Apparatus)
Advisor: Mrs. Tamar Vega
School: St. Gregory (A&M) Hovsepian School, Pasadena, Los Angeles County