Microbiology

Sponsored by: Amgen

J1001 Alaba, Oluremi M. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

How Do Different Media Affect the Growth of Yeast Cells?
Advisor: Mrs. Luvennia Dixon
School: Eliot Middle School, Altadena

J1002 Brownlow, Allison S. Grade 7, San Mateo County

Ten Days Until Halloween and I Just Carved My Pumpkins
Advisor: Mr. Gilbert Ellis
School: Cunha (Manuel F.) Intermediate School, Half Moon Bay

J1003 Bruttomesso, Jon Carlo Grade 7, Los Angeles County

The Effect of Electromagnetism on the Growth of Bacteria
Advisor: Dr. Richard A. Boolootian
School: Mirman School for Gifted Children, Los Angeles

J1004 Chisholm, Brian W. Grade 7, Sonoma County

Testing Varied Yeast Reactions for the Production of Carbon dioxide
Advisor: Christann Giacometti
School: St. Vincent's, Petaluma

J1005 Clayton, Lindsay L. Grade 7, San Mateo County

Does the Heat Help?
Advisor: Mr. Bill Dolyniuk
School: Woodside Elementary School, Woodside

J1006 Clover, Jeremy D. Grade 8, Kern County

Buccal Bacteria
Advisor: Ms. Susan Roxstrom
School: Tropico Middle School, Rosamond

J1007 Dutton, Marissa F. Grade 7, Riverside County

Are Natural Antibiotics as Effective as Pharmaceutical Antibiotics?
Advisor: Ms. Karen Smith
School: Idyllwild Elementary School, Idyllwild

J1008 Ebbel, Erika N. Grade 8, San Mateo County

Anti-Viral Studies of Traraxacum nongolicum Extracts in HSV-1 in vitro
Advisor: Mr. Michael Nachtigall
School: Crystal Springs Uplands School, Hillsborough

J1009 Ellner, Gardner W. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

A Comparison of Spongin Secretions and Prescription Antibiotics as an Effective Bacteriostat
Advisor: Dr. Richard A. Boolootian
School: Mirman School for Gifted Children, Los Angeles

J1010 Emmel, Alexis E. Grade 8, Riverside County

Perceptions of Cleanliness: Public vs. Private Restrooms
Advisor: Mr. Harry Post
School: Dartmouth Middle School, Hemet

J1011 Gahagan, Philip L. Grade 8, Riverside County

The Effect of Acid Rain on Physorum polycephulum
Advisor: Mr. Edward McCarthy
School: Vista Heights Middle School, Moreno Valley

J1012 Galle, Sarah M. Grade 7, Fresno County

Dows Cranberry Juice Inhibit the Growth of E. coli?
Advisor: Mrs. Barbara Hansen
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis

J1013 Gravem, Dana B. Grade 7, Santa Cruz County

A Comparative Evaluation of the Effect of Germicidal Cleaners on Bacterial Viability
Advisor: Mr. Mike Dalbey
School: Mission Hill Junior High School, Santa Cruz

J1014 Keays, Kathleen A. Grade 7, San Diego County

Incidence of Pasteurella multocida in Dogs and Cats
Advisor: Ms. Patricia Kapov
School: St. Patrick's Elementary School, San Diego

J1015 Koo, Joseph C. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Do Common Cold Remedies Inhibit Bacterial Growth from Throat Flora of People with Colds?
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Soule
School: Brightwood Elementary School, Monterey Park

J1016 Lew, Michael Y. Grade 8, San Diego County

Efficacy of Soap Versus Disinfectant Soap in Hand Washing
Advisor: Ms. Bonnie Stephens
School: Muirlands Middle School, La Jolla

J1017 Lund, Amber D. Grade 8, Riverside County

Germy Hands! What Can Help?
Advisor: Mr. Jeff Cordill
School: Monte Vista Middle School, San Jacinto

J1018 Mamaril, Mark D. Grade 8, Kern County

Garlic - A Possible Antibacterial Agent
Advisor: Ms. Susan Roxstrom
School: Tropico Middle School, Rosamond

J1019 McElwain, Kelly L. Grade 7, Kern County

Don't Touch Anything
Advisor: Miss Maria Bernal
School: Rosedale Middle School, Bakersfield

J1020 Nadler, Jonathan C. Grade 8, Madera County

Phomopsis viticola: Scourge of the West
Advisor: Ms. Joyce Roderick
School: Jefferson (Thomas) Junior High School, Madera

J1021 Oliver, Michael D. Grade 7, Ventura County

Can Bacteria Live on Other Planets?
Advisor: Mr. Brent Susman
School: Ocean View Junior High School, Oxnard

J1022 Pham, Thuy M. Grade 8, Santa Clara County

Shellfish: Are They Safe to Eat???
Advisor: Mrs. Roberta Cole
School: Fair (J. Wilbur) Middle School, San Jose

J1023 Rubin, Julia A. Grade 7, San Mateo County

Life in Puddles and Ponds
Advisor: Dr. Royal Ingersoll
School: Crystal Springs Uplands School, Hillsborough

J1024 Rys, Rita Grade 8, San Diego County

Effects of Aloe on Bacterial Cultures
Advisor: Ms. Patricia Kapov
School: St. Patrick's Elementary School, San Diego

J1025 Sidhu, Rupinderpaul S. Grade 8, Fresno County

In vivo and in vitro Antibiotic Effects on Pseudomonas
Advisor: Mrs. Robin Arnold
School: Clark (C. Todd) Intermediate School, Clovis

J1026 Sinclair, Kevin S. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

The Effect of Selected Inhibitory Agents on Bacterial Growth
Advisor: Dr. Richard A. Boolootian
School: Mirman School for Gifted Children, Los Angeles

J1028 Sweitzer, Jason R. Grade 8, Ventura County

What Affects the Bacterial and Coliform Counts in the Arroyo Simi?
Advisor: Mr. Morley Cohen
School: Mesa Verde Middle School, Moorpark

J1029 Thordarson, Caela A. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

Antibacterial Qualities of Household Products
Advisor: Miss Debra Margulis
School: St. Martin of Tours School, Los Angeles

J1030 Trunzo, Adriana M. Grade 7, San Diego County

Can ABC and D Heal the Cells in 123?
Advisor: Ms. Jodi Catano
School: Blessed Sacrament Elementary School, San Diego

J1031 Velenden, Lysbet J. Grade 8, Monterey County

Herbal Remedies: Do They Have Antibacterial Action?
Advisor: Mr. Bud Smith
School: All Saints' Episcopal Day School, Carmel

J1032 Vogel, Michael S. Grade 7, Fresno County

Bacterial Growth on Wood and Synthetic Cutting Boards
Advisor: Ms. Karen Richey
School: Clark (C. Todd) Intermediate School, Clovis

J1033 Wells, Sean M. Grade 8, Ventura County

Mold Prevention from Farm to Market
Advisor: Ms. Denise Moss
School: Colina Intermediate School, Thousand Oaks

J1097 Elliott, Glenn A. Grade 8, San Bernardino County

The Yeast Feast
Advisor: Mr. Donald Short
School: Henck (Mary Putnam) Intermediate School, Lake Arrowhead

J1098 Keim, Billy C. Grade 7, Orange County

Soaps - Do They Kill Germs?
Advisor: Mr. Paul Sileci
School: Shorecliffs Middle School, San Clemente

J1099 McGinley, Colin M. Grade 8, Orange County

Frozen Yogurt - A Healthy Food or a Medium for Bacteria, Yeasts, and Molds?
Advisor: Ms. Andrea Walker
School: Forster (Marco F.) Middle School, San Juan Capistrano