Environmental Engineering

J0801 Abrams, Garnet A. Grade 8, Humboldt County

Mycofiltration: Does Straw with Mycelium Make a More Efficient Erosion Control Than Plain Straw Wattles? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Christine Johnson
School: Murphy (Stanwood A.) Elementary School, Scotia

J0802 Bornazyan, Sarkis Grade 7, Los Angeles County

Solar Energy Trap Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Gevork Bornazyan
School: Chamlian (Vahan & Anoush) Armenian School, Glendale

J0803 Cerovcevic, Yanosh D. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

PEM Fuel Cell and Hydrogen: Pollution Free Energy Source of Today Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Martin Garcia
School: Dickranian (Arshag T.C.A.) Armenian School, Los Angeles

J0804 Chan, Rebecca A. Grade 8, San Diego County

Category Award
Effects of Perchlorate and Turmeric on Daphnia Heart Rate Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas

J0805 Compton, Joshua J. Grade 7, Humboldt County

The Effectiveness of Ridgetop Fuelbreaks in Modifying Wildfire Behavior on Moderate and Steep Forested Slopes Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Lane
School: Pacific Union School, Arcata

J0806 Gowan, Jacob F. Grade 7, Mendocino County

Flood Control Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Beth Swehla
School: Anderson Valley Junior/Senior High School, Boonville

J0806 Contreras, Gabriel Grade 7, Mendocino County

Flood Control Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Beth Swehla
School: Anderson Valley Junior/Senior High School, Boonville

J0806 Knedler-Defreene, Joe Grade 7, Mendocino County

Flood Control Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Beth Swehla
School: Anderson Valley Junior/Senior High School, Boonville

J0807 Crayk-Bonde, Taya S. Grade 6, San Bernardino County

Which Microorganism Works Best in Bioremediation, Bacteria or Mold? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Gillette
School: Apple Valley Middle School, Apple Valley

J0808 Dreszer, Taras B. Grade 6, Santa Cruz County

Category Award
Hydrogen Factory in a Bottle: Getting Hydrogen from Organic Waste and Anaerobic Bacteria Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Timothy Dreszer
School: Spring Hill Advanced Elementary School, Santa Cruz

J0809 Flournoy, Dillon Cole Grade 8, Modoc County

Solar Disinfection of Water Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Sally Clark
School: Modoc Middle School, Alturas

J0810 Fox, Ryan M. Grade 7, Fresno County

The Removal of Toxic Chemicals from Contaminated Filter Materials: An Extended Study Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Edward Case
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger

J0811 Freeland, Tamar J. Grade 8, San Bernardino County

Toil With Oil Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Wendy Rodriguez
School: Heritage (The) School, Phelan

J0812 Frost, Everett "Rett" O. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

Turning Up the Heat: Optimizing a Portable, Low Cost Solar Oven Design Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Debbie Margulis
School: St. Martin of Tours School, Los Angeles

J0813 Gray, Leslie S. Grade 6, Fresno County

What Effect Does Aeration Have on Algae in Pond Water? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Twila Young
School: Sanger Academy Charter School, Sanger

J0814 Hance, William B. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Can Your Household Trash Make a Backyard Splash? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Debra Beckett
School: St. Paul the Apostle School, Los Angeles

J0815 Hannig, Theresa J. Grade 8, San Mateo County

Category Award
From Your John to the School Lawn: Is Recycled Water Really Safe? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Jessica Schelegle
School: St. Pius X Elementary School, Redwood City

J0816 Haupt, Meg E. Grade 8, Alameda County

Percolation Purification: Cleaning Our Wastewater Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Jeanine Gillengerten
School: St. Raymond School, Dublin

J0817 Jenkins, Michele K. Grade 8, Fresno County

Determining the Effects Polymers Have in Reducing the Toxicity of Contaminated Soil Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Edward Case
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger

J0818 Koppel, Alex M. Grade 8, Santa Cruz County

In Hot Water Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Carl Koppel
School: Kirby (Georgiana Bruce) Preparatory High Sch, Santa Cruz

J0819 Langiewicz, Magda T. Grade 8, San Diego County

How to Eliminate the Energy Crisis in California Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Paul Kerekes
School: Sierra Madre Academy, San Marcos

J0820 McClure, Kelsey M. Grade 7, Marin County

Will Biodegradable Plastic Spoons Decompose in Common Environments? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Diane Bredt
School: St. Mark's School, San Rafael

J0821 McKinley, Claire E. Grade 8, San Diego County

But Not a Drop to Drink! Third World Water Purification Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas

J0822 Mercado, Nikki Grade 7, Ventura County

Purification of Water through Solar Energy Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Cindy Ligeti
School: Medea Creek Middle School, Oak Park

J0823 Mitchell, Laura B. Grade 7, San Mateo County

Oil Spill Cleanup: Beyond the Major Methods Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Whitney Thwaite
School: La Entrada Middle School, Menlo Park

J0824 Phonxaylinkham, Phaivanh Grade 7, Fresno County

Comparing How Pesticide Will Penetrate through Different Ash and Soil Combinations Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Twila Young
School: Sanger Academy Charter School, Sanger

J0825 Raymond, Elizabeth M. Grade 7, Ventura County

Getting the Bugs (and Other Things) Out of Water Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Mary Dwyer
School: Sacred Heart School, Ventura

J0826 So, Jennifer C. Grade 8, Riverside County

Separation of Impurities from Water, Phase IV: Utilizing Natural Condensation and Electrolysis Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Christina Fisher
School: Raney (Letha) Intermediate School, Corona

J0827 Spence, Drew K. Grade 7, San Diego County

Do Low-Flow Toilets Actually Conserve Water? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Aaron Rubin
School: Pershing (John J.) Middle School, San Diego

J0828 Sukkestad, Finn Horve Grade 6, San Mateo County

River Bank Erosion: Rip Rap Records Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Whitney Cohen
School: Pescadero Middle School, Pescadero

J0899 Sun, Yu (Joy) Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

Category Award
Dead Spots in the Ocean: HNLC Areas' Restriction to Phytoplankton's Uptake of CO(2) Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ron Pembleton
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara