Microbiology

J1301 Aguado, Cynthia Grade 8, Fresno County
Determining the Effects of Temperature Variations and Cooking Times on the Continued Growth of Escherichia coli Bacteria Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Edward Case
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger
J1302 Ahmed, Maliha S. Grade 6, Kern County
Bacterial Content of Milk Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed
School: Carden School of Bakersfield, Bakersfield
J1303 Baldwin, Aubrey L. Grade 7, Riverside County
Category Award
Germs, Infection, Bacteria! Oh My! Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Dolan
School: Marywood Country Day School, Rancho Mirage
J1304 Hartzman, Randi L. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County
How Low Will Plankton Go? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ron Pembleton
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara
J1304 Brabson, Alexandra E. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County
How Low Will Plankton Go? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ron Pembleton
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara
J1305 Brentano, Karen M. Grade 7, San Diego County
Resistance of Lake Water Biofilms to Ultraviolet Radiation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Theresa McKinney
School: Our Lady of Grace School, El Cajon
J1306 Brothers, Kevin A. Grade 8, San Diego County
Bacterial Levels Compared to Distance from Mission Bay Storm Drains Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. William Brothers
School: Pershing (John J.) Middle School, San Diego
J1307 Church, Elizabeth S. Grade 6, Santa Cruz County
Growth of Water Bottle Bacteria Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Nora Pokalis
School: Valencia Elementary School, Aptos
J1308 Espinoza, Stephanie N. Grade 8, San Bernardino County
Saccharomyces exiguus: Does Our Local Life Cycle Differ from San Francisco? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Holly Bowser
School: Hinkley Middle School, Hinkley
J1309 Franson, David H. Grade 8, San Diego County
Antibiotic Properties in Herbal Tinctures Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Charles Nelson
School: Lewis (Harvey L.) Middle School, San Diego
J1310 Ganesan, Karthik Grade 7, Santa Clara County
Spicy Juices vs. Antibacterial Effect Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Francis Lee
School: Miller (Joaquin) Middle School, San Jose
J1311 Gupta, Tanya Grade 8, Santa Clara County
The Wonders of Antibiotics Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Francis Lee
School: Miller (Joaquin) Middle School, San Jose
J1312 Henry, Joseph J., III Grade 8, Orange County
Bacterial Contamination in Fast Food Drink Ice Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Mackie Cardoos
School: Holy Family Cathedral School, Orange
J1313 Holtz, Dustin J. Grade 7, Humboldt County
Antibacterial Soap: Is It More Effective at Preventing Bacterial Growth than Non-Antibacterial Soap? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Calisa Holm
School: Pacific Union School, Arcata
J1314 Karney-Grobe, Scott L. Grade 7, Orange County
Category Award
Yeasts 'n Sweets Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ron Kaleikau
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim
J1315 Kwa, Jessica W. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Effectiveness of Antibacterial Hand Soaps on E. coli Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Soule'
School: Brightwood Elementary School, Monterey Park
J1316 Lowry, Erin L. Grade 7, Fresno County
Does Garlic Inhibit the Growth of Oral Bacteria? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Shawn Jones
School: Centerville Elementary School, Sanger
J1317 MacEachron, Sarah D. Grade 8, Marin County
Does Fat Content Affect Spoilage Rate of Milk? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Eric Kielich
School: Mount Tamalpais School, Mill Valley
J1318 Maki, Lorin M. Grade 8, Kern County
The Growth of Microscopic Protozoa Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Mary Ann Maki
School: South Fork Union Elementary School, Weldon
J1319 Merz, Clarissa E. Grade 8, Kern County
Raisin' Alcohol Yields: A Study of Ethanol Production by Different Yeast Strains Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Linda Stanley
School: Norris Middle School, Bakersfield
J1320 Muirheid, Kelli M. Grade 6, Fresno County
Is Punica granatum an Effective Antibacterial against Escherichia coli? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Gary Cohagan
School: Valley Oak Elementary, Fresno
J1321 Nguyen, Oanh K. Grade 8, Fresno County
Category Award
Varying Concentrations of Ginkgolic Acid Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Pete Chilpigian
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis
J1322 Noguchi, Jonathan Grade 7, Orange County
North American Vectors of the West Nile Virus Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Roy Kaleikau
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim
J1323 Pachelbel, Sara J.W. Grade 8, Fresno County
Lysozyme vs. Odor Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Jeff Hodges
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis
J1324 Platel, Arthur G. Grade 8, San Diego County
Does Ocean Temperature Affect the Microbial Degradation of Oil Spills? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Caryn Hoffman
School: Rancho Del Rey Middle School, Chula Vista
J1325 Rotenstein, Lisa S. Grade 8, Ventura County
Using Earth Derived Antibiotics to Effectively Inhibit Staphylococcus aureus Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Troy Labnow
School: Medea Creek Middle School, Oak Park
J1326 Salyer, Caroline G. Grade 7, Monterey County
Don't Spoil Your Appetite! Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mike Arquin
School: Santa Catalina (Upper and Lower) School, Monterey
J1327 Sarkaria, Taylor J. Grade 8, San Diego County
Hand Washing: A Thing of the Past? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas
J1328 Sheldon, Nicole B. Grade 6, Humboldt County
Bacteria to the Future Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Burton Neiman
School: Redway Elementary School, Redway
J1329 Shinaver, Barbara A. Grade 6, Fresno County
Comparing Bacterial Growth in Various Types of Natural Baby Foods Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Twila Young
School: Sanger Academy Charter School, Sanger
J1330 Smith, Jennifer B. Grade 7, Humboldt County
Clean Hands? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Diana Skiles
School: Jacoby Creek Elementary School, Bayside
J1331 Stewart, Quinn Y. Grade 6, Orange County
Does the Type of Water Purification Method Affect the Amount of Bacteria in Lake or Stream Water? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Jodie Rosser
School: Meadow Park Elementary School, Irvine
J1332 Strege, Eric W. Grade 7, Riverside County
Herbs and Organics: Bacterial Inhibitors? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Robert Finnell
School: Glenn (John) Middle School, Indio
J1333 Zellman, Peter A. Grade 8, Mendocino County
How Do Different Temperatures Affect the Fermentation Rate of Yeast? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Daniel Armanino
School: St. Mary of the Angels, Ukiah
J1333 Thomas, John Grade 8, Mendocino County
How Do Different Temperatures Affect the Fermentation Rate of Yeast? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Daniel Armanino
School: St. Mary of the Angels, Ukiah
J1334 Thompson, Alex J. Grade 7, Kern County
Category Award
Do Different Types of Manure Affect the Growth of Microorganisms? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Ana Williams
School: Standard Middle School, Bakersfield
J1335 Tune, Jessica L. Grade 8, Tuolumne County
Bacteria Breath Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. James Loughmiller
School: Twain Harte Elementary, Twain Harte
J1336 Yaw, Catherine K. Grade 8, Ventura County
Are You Eating Bacteria? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Frank Percival
School: Fremont (John C.) Intermediate School, Oxnard
J1337 Youssefian, Argen Grade 7, Los Angeles County
How Do Additives Affect the Growth of Microorganisms? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Jaklin Baranian
School: Chamlian (Vahan & Anoush) Armenian School, Glendale


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