Microbiology

J1201 Allen, Laird S. Grade 8, Humboldt County

Superbugs: A Study of Antibacterials and Their Effect on Bacterial Growth
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Lane
School: Pacific Union School, Arcata

J1202 Amha, Yosias Grade 7, Riverside County

Natural Killers
Advisor: Mr. Cal Sarver
School: La Quinta Middle School, La Quinta

J1203 Rasor, Richard C. Grade 8, San Mateo County

Invisible Creatures
Advisor: Ms. Emily Oman
School: Central Middle School, San Carlos

J1203 Barghouti, Kareem S. Grade 8, San Mateo County

Invisible Creatures
Advisor: Ms. Emily Oman
School: Central Middle School, San Carlos

J1203 Ouye, Aron J. Grade 8, San Mateo County

Invisible Creatures
Advisor: Ms. Emily Oman
School: Central Middle School, San Carlos

J1204 Bird, Thallia R. Grade 7, Mendocino County

Good Bugs to Eat: The Amount of Yogurt Bacterium in Organic versus Non-Organic Yogurt
Advisor:
School: Willits Charter School, Willits

J1205 Cuk, Natasha Grade 8, Orange County

The Effect of Microwaves on the Shelf Life of Milk
Advisor: Mr. Victor Medina
School: La Paz Intermediate School, Mission Viejo

J1206 Delgado, Chanelle N. Grade 8, San Bernardino County

Glow with the Flow
School: Frisbie (Warren) Junior High School, Rialto

J1207 Edmonds, Josselyn Y. Grade 7, Monterey County

How Moldy Will It Get? A Comparison of Mold Growth on Soaked, Damp, and Dry Foods
Advisor: Ms. Deirde Gonzales
School: Santa Catalina Lower School, Monterey

J1208 Ellingson, Kaysie A. Grade 7, Riverside County

The Silver Bullet: Does Colloidal Silver Kill Harmful Bacteria?
Advisor: Mr. Edward McCarthy
School: Vista Heights Middle School, Moreno Valley

J1209 Fredlund-Blomst, Sofie M. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

Bioluminescence: Lights from the Sea
Advisor: Ms. Diane Beuter
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara

J1210 Harper, Megan M. Grade 6, San Bernardino County

Bacteria and Fungi
Advisor: Ms. Meg Deppe
School: Apple Valley Middle School, Apple Valley

J1211 Henry, Joseph J., III Grade 6, Orange County

Bacteria in School Drinking Fountains
Advisor: Mrs. Mackie Cardoos
School: Holy Family Cathedral School, Orange

J1212 Hettel, Phoebe R. Grade 7, San Mateo County

Paramecia aurelia: Does the Spectrum Affect 'em?
Advisor: Mr. Jerry Trenter
School: Cunha (Manuel F.) Intermediate School, Half Moon Bay

J1213 Hoger, Gwendolyn A. Grade 7, San Diego County

The Effectiveness of Hand-Sanitizing Gels vs. Liquid Soaps in Removing Bacteria
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas

J1214 Jordan, Michelle B. Grade 8, San Diego County

Does the Radiation in Microwaves Kill the Bacteria in Sponges?
Advisor: Mr. Gregory Buckles
School: St. Rita's Catholic School, San Diego

J1215 Kajihara, Akemi L. Grade 6, Santa Cruz County

The Effects of Different Temperatures on Growing Fungi
Advisor: Ms. Lynda Rogers
School: Valencia Elementary School, Aptos

J1216 Kasahara, Amy K. Grade 6, Orange County

Stinky Shoes: Do the Types or Materials of Shoes Affect the Amount of Bacteria in Your Shoes?
Advisor: Mrs. Adele Patterson
School: Eastshore Elementary School, Irvine

J1217 Khavarian, Christopher K. Grade 7, San Diego County

Effect of UV Light Exposure on the Number of Bacterial Colonies
Advisor: Mrs. Adina Sobo
School: Preuss School, La Jolla

J1218 Kinney, Eliza R. Grade 6, Kern County

Germ Warfare
Advisor: Mr. Carl Brewer
School: Stockdale Christian School, Bakersfield

J1219 Marsh, Jasmine L. Grade 7, Humboldt County

Is All That Glamour Really Worth It?
Advisor: Ms. Diana Skiles
School: Jacoby Creek Elementary School, Bayside

J1220 Merrill, Brent W. Grade 6, Ventura County

UV Radiation Extermination
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Dunn
School: Mesa Union Junior High School, Somis

J1221 Nahigian, Sarah C. Grade 7, Fresno County

The Antibacterial Effectiveness of Fresh vs. Processed Spices
Advisor: Mr. Michael Castillo
School: Fairmont Elementary School, Sanger

J1222 Nass, Kelsey J. Grade 6, Orange County

How Much Grunge Is in Your Sponge?
Advisor: Ms. Debbie Babish
School: Santiago Hills Elementary School, Irvine

J1223 Norris, Christine M. Grade 8, Kern County

The P-Trap: A Bacteria Cauldron
Advisor: Mrs. Alex Perez
School: Warren (Earl) Junior High School, Bakersfield

J1224 Reeve, Samantha J. Grade 8, Orange County

Does the Use of Antibacterial Hand Soap Promote the Growth of Resistant Bacteria?
Advisor: Ms. Brady
School: Lakeside Middle School, Irvine

J1225 Rice, Brittany E. Grade 8, Kern County

Germs: The Life of Microbes
Advisor: Mrs. Kris Estill
School: Fruitvale Junior High School, Bakersfield

J1226 Ridgway, Tessa L. Grade 8, San Diego County

Antimicrobial Properties of Herbs and Spices
Advisor: Ms. Sherry Jones
School: Julian Junior High School, Julian

J1227 Schwall, Kevin M. Grade 8, San Mateo County

Mutation: Is It Good or Bad? UV Radiation and Antibiotic Resistance
Advisor: Mrs. Barbara Byron
School: Good Shepherd School, Pacifica

J1228 Strege, Bryan M. Grade 7, Riverside County

Emperors of the World: Man or Microbes?
Advisor: Ms. Sharon Deady
School: La Quinta Middle School, La Quinta

J1229 Szilagi, Matthew P. Grade 8, Ventura County

Too Much for Too Little?
Advisor: Mrs. Llanie Swanson
School: Mesa Verde Middle School, Moorpark

J1230 Tartaglia, Peter C. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

What Is the Best Food for the Growth of Yeast?
Advisor: Mr. David Ives
School: Berkeley Hall School, Los Angeles

J1231 Thompson, Mandy E. Grade 6, Fresno County

How Do Spices Affect the Growth of E. coli?
Advisor: Mr. Mike Poduska
School: Gettysburg Elementary School, Clovis

J1232 Walsh, Garrett T. Grade 8, San Luis Obispo County

The Dirt on Soap: A Comparison of Hand Washing Using Regular and Antibacterial Soap
Advisor: Ms. Wendy McKeown
School: Atascadero Junior High School, Atascadero

J1233 Wu, Calvin Grade 8, Fresno County

Analyzing the Effect of Various Household Vinegar Acid Levels on the Inhibition of Human Oral Bacteria
Advisor: Mrs. Marcie Hale
School: Sanger Academy, Sanger

J1299 Berger, Alexandra J. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

How Does Temperature Affect the Ammonia Oxidation Rate of Nitrosomonos sp. Bacteria?
Advisor: Mr. Craig Campell
School: Sierra Canyon Middle School, Chatsworth