1994 Category Winners in
Microbiology

First Place: S1009

Ludwiczak, Megan R. Grade 10, San Diego County
Biochemical Characterization of Bacterial Cells during Growth
Advisor: Ms. Victoria Coordt
School: Torrey Pines High School, Encinitas

Second Place: S1005

George, Todd A. Grade 12, Los Angeles County
We Love Salt: Characterization of Extreme Halophilic Bacteria
Advisor: Ms. Anne Maben
School: Polytechnic High School, Long Beach

Third Place: S1002

Barela, Arthur J., III Grade 11, Los Angeles County
A Study of Soil Microbes in Methanol and/or Gray Water Treated Plants
Advisor: Dr. Duane Nichols
School: Alhambra High School, Alhambra

Honorable Mention: S1011

Nandakumaran, Sanjeev Grade 10, Los Angeles County
Can Woodash be Used as a Germicide and Antibiotic Besides its Other Uses as a Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Cleanser?
Advisor: Mr. Roger Alam
School: Marshall (John) Fundamental School, Pasadena