Microbiology

S1301 Berger, Alexandra J. Grade 9, Los Angeles County

Salinity's Effect on the Ammonia Nitrification Rate of Nitrosomonos sp. Bacteria Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Midge Kimble
School: Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada Flintridge

S1302 Bird, Thallia R. Grade 9, Mendocino County

Essential Killers Project Abstract
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Willits Charter School, Willits

S1303 Milne, Carynn M. Grade 11, Santa Cruz County

Is Santa Cruz Harbor Safe? Phytoplankton Monitoring Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Jane Orbuch
School: San Lorenzo Valley High School, Felton

S1303 Bond, Lea M. Grade 11, Santa Cruz County

Is Santa Cruz Harbor Safe? Phytoplankton Monitoring Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Jane Orbuch
School: San Lorenzo Valley High School, Felton

S1304 Bradley, Darcy E. Grade 12, Santa Barbara County

Folate-Yeast Project: A Novel Solution to the World's Malnutrition Problem Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Cheryl Powers
School: Cate School, Caprinteria

S1305 Burr, Kirsti A. Grade 11, Riverside County

What Is the Effect of Exposure to an Electrical Current on the Growth of Escherichia coli? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Christine Houseman
School: Centennial High School, Corona

S1306 Cox, Vanessa E. Grade 11, Butte County

Category Award
A Two Year Study: Isolation of the Antibiotic Fraction of Arctostaphylus Using the Extraction of Eugenol as a Model Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Don Alger
School: Pleasant Valley Senior High School, Chico

S1307 Diep, Bonnie A. Grade 10, Los Angeles County

Microbial Components of the Byproducts from the Transesterification of Soybean Oil Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Allen Jang
School: Gabrielino High School, San Gabriel

S1307 Ong, Leneve Grade 10, Los Angeles County

Microbial Components of the Byproducts from the Transesterification of Soybean Oil Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Allen Jang
School: Gabrielino High School, San Gabriel

S1307 Phan, Willie Grade 10, Los Angeles County

Microbial Components of the Byproducts from the Transesterification of Soybean Oil Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Allen Jang
School: Gabrielino High School, San Gabriel

S1308 Eseau, Wendy M. Grade 9, San Luis Obispo County

Which Antibiotic Is Most Effective Against Escherichia coli? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Rich Bartel
School: North County Christian School, Atascadero

S1309 Newbrough, Ryan L. Grade 10, Kern County

A Study of MRSA Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Griebling
School: Stockdale High School, Bakersfield

S1309 Matthews, Sean M. Grade 10, Kern County

A Study of MRSA Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Griebling
School: Stockdale High School, Bakersfield

S1309 Gehlawat, Neil K., II Grade 10, Kern County

A Study of MRSA Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Griebling
School: Stockdale High School, Bakersfield

S1310 Giffin, Sarah J. Grade 9, Ventura County

Do Bees Know Something that We Don't? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. James Giffin
School: La Reina High School, Thousand Oaks

S1311 Goux, Hippolyte Grade 9, Riverside County

Cutaneous Microbial Antibiosis in the Salamander Ensatina e. klauberi Project Abstract
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: North (John Wesley) High School, Riverside

S1312 Griffin, Olivia R. Grade 11, Mendocino County

Stayin' Alive Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Sunny LeMoine
School: Willits Charter School, Willits

S1312 Kuba, Nirayl W. Grade 10, Mendocino County

Stayin' Alive Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Sunny Lemoine
School: Willits Charter School, Willits

S1313 Havens, Jacqueline M. Grade 10, Orange County

Microbial Population Dynamics During Composting Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. David Gardiner
School: Costa Mesa High School, Costa Mesa

S1314 Jundt, Natasha N. Grade 9, Fresno County

Mold Transference: Does Mold Transfer from One Building Material to Another When Subjected to Varied Conditions? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Venetia Collier
School: Buchanan (Floyd B.) High School, Clovis

S1315 Martinez, Maira Grade 10, Kern County

How Much Honey Is Needed to Inhibit Bacterial Growth? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Robert Cobb
School: Wasco High School, Wasco

S1316 Maynard, Corey J. Grade 9, Nevada County

The Effect of Bread Type on Mold Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Chris Buti
School: Nevada Union High School, Grass Valley

S1317 Miyake, Aletheia Y. Grade 9, Orange County

Comparing the Effectiveness of Natural and Pharmaceutical Antibiotics Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Diane Owen
School: Acaciawood College Preparatory Academy, Anaheim

S1318 Morris, Ashley M. Grade 12, San Diego County

Culturing Strains of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii Resistant to Polyethylene Dichloride Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Todd Linke
School: Mount Miguel High School, Spring Valley

S1319 Ong, Cecilia T. Grade 10, Orange County

Alchemy or Remedy? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Tinh Tran
School: University High School, Irvine

S1320 Ong, Su F. Grade 10, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Global Warming: Can Bacteria Really Help Stop It? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Thomas Jett
School: California Academy of Mathematics & Science, Carson

S1321 Vinea, Jonathan Grade 11, Contra Costa County

The Feasibility of Transforming E. coli Utilizing High Voltage Electroporation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Patti Carothers
School: Monte Vista High School, Danville

S1321 Pekelis, Lenny B. Grade 11, Contra Costa County

The Feasibility of Transforming E. coli Utilizing High Voltage Electroporation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Patti Carothers
School: Monte Vista High School, Danville

S1322 Sefton, Eric M. Grade 9, San Diego County

Can Doubly-Resistant Strains of Bacteria Be Produced by Incubating Singly-Resistant Bacteria Together? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Martin Teachworth
School: La Jolla Senior High School, La Jolla

S1323 Shamlian, Tamara N. Grade 12, Fresno County

Does Exposure to a Magnetic Field Affect the Transformation Rate of Escherichia coli? Second Year Study Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Rebecca Avants
School: Clovis West High School, Fresno

S1324 Singhal, Sonia Grade 9, San Mateo County

Category Award
The Effect of Ultraviolet Radiation on the Tetracycline-Resistant Gene in XL1-Blue Bacteria Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Tina Doss
School: Carlmont High School, Belmont

S1325 Stallard, Robin E. Grade 11, Monterey County

Comparison of Antimicrobial Activity in Soils Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Michelle Guido
School: Santa Catalina (Upper and Lower) School, Monterey

S1326 Steinberg, Ryan S. Grade 10, Los Angeles County

Bacterial Resistance to Multiple Generations of Ophthalmic Antibiotics Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mark McLaughlin
School: Viewpoint School, Calabasas

S1327 Swiderski, January N. Grade 12, Kern County

Don't Sweat It Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Lewis
School: Desert Junior/Senior High School, Edwards

S1328 Tran, Lisa N. Grade 12, Los Angeles County

Fungi: From Sneezing to Wheezing Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Aulikki Flagan
School: Ramona Convent Secondary School, Alhambra

S1329 Tsai, Angela Grade 12, Santa Clara County

The Apoptotic Trends in Immune Cells Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Chia-Chi Ku
School: Saratoga High School, Saratoga

S1399 Erlick, Mariah R. Grade 9, Mendocino County

Category Award
Dark and Light Repair Effectiveness in Liquid Holding Recovery Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Colin Matheson
School: Willits Charter School, Willits