CSEF Project Listings: 2018
Product Science (Physical)

Junior Division

J2101

Eleanor C. Addison, Grade 7
Sunprints, Sunscreens, and Sunburns: Testing UV Protection
Advisor: Mr. Micheal Kunz
School: Korematsu (Fred T.) Middle School, El Cerrito, Contra Costa County

J2102 — Honorable Mention

Julsie (Juliet) E. Anderson, Grade 6
Current State of Batteries
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Avery Middle School, Avery, Calaveras County

J2103

Mahesh Arunachalam, Grade 6
Mihir Manchikatla, Grade 6
Seal That Mask: An Effective Solution to Improve Dust Masks
Advisor: Mrs. Christine Harada
School: Mountain Avenue Elementary School, La Crescenta, Los Angeles County

J2104

Jillian T. Beer, Grade 8
Surface Temperatures of Turf Samples and Infills
Advisor: Mrs. Rita Armstrong
School: Los Cerritos Middle School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County

J2105

Heidi C. Bishop, Grade 6
Cool Tunes: The Effect of Temperature on Instrument Tuning
Advisor: Mrs. Jackie Powell
School: Elsinore Middle School, Lake Elsinore, Riverside County

J2106 — First Place

Krina A. Ghadia, Grade 8
Counteracting Coffee Stains: Dentifrice Whitening Properties
Advisor: Mrs. Amanda Jimerson
School: Cato (Paul L.) Middle, Bakersfield, Kern County

J2107

Adrian Guo, Grade 6
Electrolytes in Gatorade
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Instilling Goodness Elementary School, Ukiah, Mendocino County

J2108

Cornelius E. Harmon, Grade 6
Fact or Friction
Advisor: Mrs. Renee Carson
School: Westfield School, Porterville, Tulare County

J2109 — Fourth Place

Jibiana Z. Jakpor, Grade 8
Combatting Wildfire Smoke: A Comparison of the Efficacy of Various HVAC Filters
Advisor: Mrs. Karen Jakpor
School: Woodcrest Christian School, Riverside, Riverside County

J2110 — Second Place

Emogene G. Karas, Grade 8
Measuring the Attributes of Different Fabric Weaves
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Giannini (A.P.) Middle School, San Francisco, San Francisco County

J2111 — Third Place

Courtney L. Kelly, Grade 8
The Effects of Fabric Softener on the Flammability of Fabrics
Advisor: Mrs. Sarah Avers
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County

J2112 — Honorable Mention

Dhwani M. Kharidia, Grade 7
Best Shock Absorbing Shoe Sole Material
Advisor: Mrs. Preeti Sundaresakumar
School: Stratford Middle School, Sunnyvale Raynor, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County

J2113

Jenna J. Kim, Grade 8
Akemi D. Zollinger, Grade 8
The Effect of Hydrogels on Stain Removal
Advisor: Mrs. Sandi O'Brien
School: Rancho San Joaquin Middle School, Irvine, Orange County

J2114

Kael K. Mai, Grade 8
What's Your UV Defense?
Advisor: Mrs. Stephanie Conklin
School: Fairmont Private Schools - Anaheim Hills, Anaheim Hills, Orange County

J2115

Nathan J. Poggemeyer, Grade 7
Justin Wang, Grade 7
AA Showdown
Advisor: Mr. Alex Hofsteen
School: International School of Monterey, Seaside, Monterey County

J2116

Tyler Lee Simerson, Grade 6
Heavy Metal for Breakfast: How Much Non-heme Iron Is in My Breakfast Cereal?
Advisor: Mr. Dan Vilotti
School: St. Mary of the Angels, Ukiah, Mendocino County

J2117

Monica Soberon, Grade 8
Testing What Fraction of a Sample of Kids Can Open a Child-Proof Container
Advisor: Mrs. Marlene Bartlett
School: Sacred Heart Elementary Parish School, Coronado, San Diego County

J2118

Margaret J. Spencer, Grade 7
Baking Soda vs. Baking Powder
Advisor: Mr. Chris Nestlerode
School: Pacific Collegiate School, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County

J2119

Nicholas A. Toscano, Grade 8
Childproof Lids. Do They Work?
Advisor: Mrs. Rita Blickenstaff
School: St. Didacus Parochial School, San Diego, San Diego County

J2120

Korbyn M.J. Turney, Grade 8
Energy Efficiency of Differentiated Roofing Materials
Advisor: Mrs. Greta Turney
School: Kneeland Elementary School, Kneeland, Humboldt County