Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing

S0201 Ahmed, Maliha S. Grade 9, Kern County

Investigating Resonance and Analyzing the Effects of Tension in a Multi-Pendulum System Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Gabriela Scully
School: Stockdale High School, Bakersfield

S0202 Bagdasarian, Andrew J. Grade 9, Santa Cruz County

Bottle Rocket Blast-Off Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David Casterson
School: Soquel High School, Soquel

S0202 Matthews, Rory C. Grade 9, Santa Cruz County

Bottle Rocket Blast-Off Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David Casterson
School: Soquel High School, Soquel

S0203 Karim, Wayne J., Jr. Grade 10, Riverside County

Magnetic Attraction Can Cause Hot Situations Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Joseph Karim
School: Centennial High School, Corona

S0203 Bailey, Gregory C., II Grade 10, Riverside County

Magnetic Attraction Can Cause Hot Situations Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Joseph Karim
School: Centennial High School, Corona

S0204 Collins, Andrea C. Grade 10, Kern County

Aviation Circuitry: How Protected Are They to the Ever-Changing Environment? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Lewis
School: Desert High School, Edwards

S0205 Doll, Andreas Pena Grade 11, Mendocino County

Category Award
Effects of Agitation on Black and White Film Developing Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Tobin Hahn
School: Mendocino High School, Mendocino

S0206 Fang, Vivien Y. Grade 11, Orange County

Controlling the Dynamic Behavior of Structures with Active Dampers Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Antrim
School: Woodbridge High School, Irvine

S0207 Huang, Betty C. Grade 11, Orange County

Measurement of CD Deviations Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Judy Fusco
School: Villa Park High School, Villa Park

S0208 Karpe, Ummon P. Grade 9, Contra Costa County

Designing an Efficient Home Thermostat (Temperature Controller) Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Pratima Karpe
School: Horizons Home Study, Pleasant Hill

S0209 Lebsekal, Simon Grade 12, Los Angeles County

Interfacing the Bionic Eye via the Retinal Matrix Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Adrian Rowley
School: Bravo (Francisco) Medical Magnet High School, Los Angeles

S0210 McFarlin, Alex J. Grade 9, Monterey County

Gasoline vs. Ethanol Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Colin Matheson
School: Carmel High School, Carmel

S0211 Orser, Brian C. Grade 11, Santa Cruz County

Category Award
From Grains to Grease, to Gallons of Gas: A Search for Efficient Biofuel Project Abstract
School: Kirby (Georgiana Bruce) Preparatory High Sch, Santa Cruz

S0211 Vandenberg, Dylan W. Grade 11, Santa Cruz County

Category Award
From Grains to Grease, to Gallons of Gas: A Search for Efficient Biofuel Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Heidi Moore
School: Kirby (Georgiana Bruce) Preparatory High Sch, Santa Cruz

S0212 Smith, Brian M. Grade 10, Orange County

Don't Be Swayed: A Study of the Dampening Abilities of Viscous Dampers in Buildings Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Gwen Corbett
School: Villa Park High School, Villa Park

S0213 Smith, Jacob L. Grade 12, Kern County

Comparison of the Distance a Ball Is Thrown from a Catapult Compared to a Formula's Accuracy When Arm Length Is Changed Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mark Grubb
School: Desert High School, Edwards

S0214 Stagner, Luke E. Grade 11, Orange County

House of Flying Daggers: The Physics of Knife Throwing Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Judy Fusco
School: Villa Park High School, Villa Park

S0215 Tran, Lilian Grade 12, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Characterizing Oxygen Plasma and Acid Treated Polydimethylsiloxane Bonds Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Ronalee Lo
School: Bravo (Francisco) Medical Magnet High School, Los Angeles

S0216 Woo, Geoffrey H. Grade 11, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Detection of Metal Fatigue and Defects by Electron Work Function Topography and Gradient Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Peter Starodub
School: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estate