Microbiology

J1301 Anderson, Lesley M. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

Bacteria Affected by Ultra-Violet Light Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ron Pembleton
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara

J1302 Ball, Kaitlin M. Grade 6, Kern County

The Five Second Rule: Dry Food vs. Wet Food Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mark Flessati
School: Standard Middle School, Bakersfield

J1303 Beck, Alyssa E. Grade 8, San Diego County

What Are the Effects of Ultraviolet Light on Bacteria Mortality? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas

J1304 Bekal, Pallavi Grade 8, Fresno County

Mother Knows Best: A Study of the Health Benefits of Spicy Cooking Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Matt Karsevar
School: Clark (C. Todd) Intermediate School, Clovis

J1305 Brown, Alana N. Grade 8, San Joaquin County

Beleaguered Beef: Guess What's Coming to Dinner? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Warren Snell
School: Merryhill School at Brookside, Stockton

J1306 Drake, Lindsey N. Grade 8, San Diego County

Which Acne Medications Are Most Effective against Propionibacterium acnes? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Dale Schwab
School: St. John School, Encinitas

J1307 El Abbadi, Sahar H. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

Chicken Sushi: A Good Idea? A Study of Bacteria Growth in Varying Acidic Environments Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Brad Penkala
School: Goleta Valley Junior High School, Goleta

J1308 Farrelly, Kathleen M. Grade 6, Santa Cruz County

What Is the Best Way to Clean Your Toothbrush? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Thomas LaHue
School: Rio Del Mar Elemetary School, Aptos

J1309 Goetsch, Christine M. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

How Much Bacteria Is on Your Retainer? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ron Pembleton
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara

J1309 Logan, Caroline L. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

How Much Bacteria Is on Your Retainer? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ron Pembleton
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara

J1310 Goldenberg, Carolyn Grade 8, San Diego County

Is Garlic Antibacterial? Project Abstract
Advisor: Miss Julie Reynolds
School: San Diego (Soille) Hebrew Day School, San Diego

J1311 Tran, Timothy N. Grade 7, Santa Clara County

Isolation of Staphylococcus aureus from Raw and Pasteurized Milk Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Belinda Lowe-Schmahl
School: Valley Christian Junior High School, San Jose

J1311 Hage, Karel Grade 7, Santa Clara County

Isolation of Staphylococcus aureus from Raw and Pasteurized Milk Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Belinda Lowe-Schmahl
School: Valley Christian Junior High School, San Jose

J1312 Hamamah, Arman A. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Do Different Dilutions of Disinfectants Affect the Development of Bacterial Resistance? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Shant Hamamah
School: Chamlian (Vahan & Anoush) Armenian School, Glendale

J1313 Hartman, Michael P. Grade 6, San Mateo County

Which Ground Beef Has the Least Bacteria? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Melinda Dunnihoo
School: Our Lady of Angels Elementary School, Burlingame

J1314 Huizar, Claudia Grade 8, Ventura County

pH Tolerance of Microbes Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Brent Susman
School: Ocean View Junior High School, Oxnard

J1315 Karney-Grobe, Scott L. Grade 8, Orange County

Category Award
Meat That's Raw: How Do You Thaw? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Alan Perry
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim

J1316 Kean, Kelly C. Grade 8, San Diego County

Yeast Past Its Code Date: Has It Really Expired? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas

J1317 Lansang, Rhea-Lanee L. Grade 8, Ventura County

Fungus Among Us Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Brent Susman
School: Ocean View Junior High School, Oxnard

J1318 Lindsay, Celeste M. Grade 8, Orange County

Toning Up, or Being Contaminated? The Mystery Behind Bacteria Levels in Gym Equipment Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Robert Grant
School: Pegasus Middle School, Huntington Beach

J1319 Lowry, Erin L. Grade 8, Fresno County

A Study of the Effects of Green Tea on Oral Bacteria Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Shelley Lowry
School: Centerville Elementary School, Sanger

J1320 Madabhushi, Anirudh G. Grade 7, Riverside County

Do Bacteria Like Gasses? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Harry Post
School: Dartmouth Middle School, Hemet

J1321 Merrill, Caitlin R.S. Grade 8, Ventura County

Temperature Tincture: The Effects of Temperature on Bacterial Pigmentation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Brent Susman
School: Ocean View Junior High School, Oxnard

J1322 Muirheid, Kelli M. Grade 7, Fresno County

Does the Surface Clarity of Plastic Bottles Affect Solar Water Disinfection as Measured by the Presence of E. coli? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Lavinia Terra
School: Kastner (George W.) Intermediate School, Fresno

J1323 Nikkel, Janna E. Grade 8, Kern County

Staph Aureus: Resistant or Sensitive to H(2)O(2)? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Brenda Kirby
School: Rio Bravo-Greeley School, Bakersfield

J1324 Park, Se Hi Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Kimchi, Spicy Korean Culture: So Hot, but Healthy Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ron Simandle
School: Palms Magnet Middle School, Los Angeles

J1325 Persky, Justin J. Grade 6, Mendocino County

Demolishing Dental Bacteria Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Danny Armanino
School: St. Mary of the Angels, Ukiah

J1326 Ruane, Jessica K. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Can I Eat That? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Debbie Beckett
School: St. Paul the Apostle School, Los Angeles

J1327 Ruh, Lauren E. Grade 8, Fresno County

Effects of Different External Factors in Changing the Effectiveness of Various Antibiotics Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Edward Case
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger

J1328 Schuetz, Kelsey L. Grade 6, Orange County

There's a Germ Out There. Can You Tell Me Where? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Monica Azimioara
School: Tustin (Columbus) Middle School, Tustin

J1329 Shinaver, Barbara A. Grade 8, Fresno County

Effectiveness of Various Spices in Promoting or Inhibiting the Spoilage Rate of Food Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Twila Young
School: Sanger Academy Charter School, Sanger

J1330 Sotomayor, Justin A. Grade 7, San Diego County

Ethyl Alcohol vs. E. coli Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Julie Sotomayor
School: St. Michael's Academy, San Diego

J1332 Tennyson, Neil D. Grade 6, Orange County

Saving the World One Yard at a Time: How do Fertilizers Affect the Growth of Algae? Project Abstract
Advisor: Miss Samantha Scott
School: Canyon View Elementary School, Irvine

J1333 Tessler, Elena M. Grade 8, Humboldt County

A Bug's Life: The Effect of Alkalines and Acids on Bacterial Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Lane
School: Pacific Union School, Arcata

J1334 Thompson, Alex J. Grade 8, Kern County

Category Award
Do Different Diets in Ruminant Animals Affect the Microorganism Colony Growth? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Ana Williams
School: Standard Middle School, Bakersfield

J1335 Valdez, Joseph W. Grade 7, San Bernardino County

Does Oregano Oil Have an Antibiotic Effect on the Bacillus cereus bacteria? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Julia Valdez
School: St. Mary's Regional Catholic School, Apple Valley

J1336 Wilder, Hailey A. Grade 8, Riverside County

Water: To Drink or Not To Drink, That Is the Question Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Marc Sullivan
School: Santa Fe Middle School, Hemet

J1337 Willis, Corey J. Grade 8, Santa Cruz County

Phylogenetic Comparison of Pacific Coast Marine Algae: Cystoseria osmundacea and Halidrys dioica Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Julio Harvey
School: Pacific Collegiate School, Santa Cruz

J1399 Dowdy, Jennifer A. Grade 7, San Francisco County

Eek! There's a Single-Celled Microorganism on My Sponge! Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Lynne Dowdy
School: St. Brendan Elementary School, San Francisco