Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)

J0901 Altobello, Katherine R. Grade 7, San Diego County

Thirsty Trees, Hungry Beetles: What Is Happening to Our Local Forests? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas

J0902 Batstone, Jade K.R. Grade 8, San Mateo County

What Goes Up Must Come Down: Tracking Airplane Pollution on the Coastside Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ian Kastelic
School: Cunha (Manuel F.) Intermediate School, Half Moon Bay

J0903 Benson, Andrew S. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

What's the Best Aspect for Intertidal Life? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ron Pembleton
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara

J0904 Burdick, Kyle P. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

The Effect of Different Types of Water on the Growth of Ice Plant and Salt Grass Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Georgina Barriga
School: Westchester Neighborhood School, Westchester

J0904 Njie, Omar E. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

The Effect of Different Types of Water on the Growth of Ice Plant and Salt Grass Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Georgina Barriga
School: Westchester Neighborhood School, Westchester

J0905 Clement-Harris, Kaylah M. Grade 6, Kern County

E. coli Happens! Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Erik Kramer
School: Almondale Elementary, Bakersfield

J0906 Cohen, Alexander A. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

Global Warming in a Jar Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Lina Arslanian
School: Merdinian (C&E) Armenian Evangelical School, Sherman Oaks

J0907 Crayk-Bonde, Taya S. Grade 7, San Bernardino County

Is Soil at Old Gas Station Sites Contaminated by Petroleum Components? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bill Deppe
School: Academy for Academic Excellence, Apple Valley

J0908 Crouch, Hillary E. Grade 8, Tulare County

How Clean Is Your Water? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Skeen
School: Three Rivers Union School, Three Rivers

J0908 Skeen, Tor E. Grade 8, Tulare County

How Clean Is Your Water? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Skeen
School: Three Rivers Union School, Three Rivers

J0908 Vieira, Jordan P. Grade 8, Tulare County

How Clean Is Your Water? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Skeen
School: Three Rivers Union School, Three Rivers

J0909 Dickerson, Lindsay K. Grade 8, Santa Clara County

Category Award
The Dirt on How Microarthropods Make for Healthy Soil Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Julia Miller
School: St. Mary's Elementary School, Los Gatos

J0910 Eglash, Rachel E. Grade 7, Santa Clara County

Effect of Rainfall on Dissolved Oxygen in the Palo Alto Flood Control Basin Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Tamara Juarez
School: Terman Middle School, Palo Alto

J0911 Etnyre, Rebecca K. Grade 8, Riverside County

Should Riverside County Be Wonderin' About the Water? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Soravin Chan
School: Villegas (Ysmael) Middle School, Riverside

J0912 Gitesatani, Lila Grade 8, San Diego County

Water Quality Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Hanan Deeb
School: Islamic School of San Diego, San Diego

J0913 Grazda, Benjamin C. Grade 7, Humboldt County

Jammin' on Janes and Jolly Giant, the Sequel: Which Creek Is A Better Fish Habitat? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David LaBolle
School: Sunny Brae Middle School, Arcata

J0914 Grazier, Lauren I. Grade 8, Fresno County

Determining the Effects of Various Environmental Pollutants on Living Things Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Edward Case
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger

J0915 Henrick, James L. Grade 6, Santa Cruz County

Fecal Flush: Level of Fecal Coliform (CFU's) Found in a Coastal Stream Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Jon Henrick
School: Rio Del Mar Elemetary School, Aptos

J0916 Hoover, Chelsea A. Grade 7, Monterey County

Of Fish and Plants Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Coward
School: Buena Vista Middle School, Salinas

J0917 Hunter, Madison L. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Spray Patterns of Water and Oil Based Substances to Simulate Pesticide Movement in Still and Windy Environments Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Wendy Hawkins
School: Montclair College Prep Middle School, Van Nuys

J0918 Huthsing, Daniel A. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

Trapezoidal Channels vs. Natural Creeks Effects on Habitat Project Abstract
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Goleta Valley Junior High School, Goleta

J0919 Iafe, Michelle E. Grade 7, San Diego County

Post 2003 Wildfires: A Study on Regrowth of Native and Non-native Plants Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Teresa McKinney
School: Our Lady of Grace School, El Cajon

J0920 Jeeawoody, Shaheen Grade 7, Santa Clara County

Category Award
The Photochemical Formation of Ozone at Ground Level and Its Effects on Some Plants Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Archana Asthana
School: Challenger School, Sunnyvale

J0921 Miyasaki, Ashley S. Grade 8, Fresno County

Does the Type of Water Have an Effect on Grass Growth? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Kendia Herrington
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis

J0921 Kawana, Kimberly A. Grade 8, Fresno County

Does the Type of Water Have an Effect on Grass Growth? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Kendia Herrington
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis

J0922 Lindseth, Collin M. Grade 8, San Bernardino County

Do Contaminates in Drinking Water Transfer to Raw or Cooked Vegetables? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Mary Pettitt
School: St. Adelaide School, Highland

J0923 Miranda, Brenda Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Hollenbeck Park Pond Water: Health or Hazard for Its Dependent Ecosystem? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Larry Simonsen
School: Hollenbeck Math, Science, Technology Magnet, Los Angeles

J0923 Patron, Gennesis B. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Hollenbeck Park Pond Water: Health or Hazard for Its Dependent Ecosystem? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Larry Simonsen
School: Hollenbeck Math, Science, Technology Magnet, Los Angeles

J0924 Nikolich, Christopher Grade 8, Fresno County

How Does Sunlight Affect the Chemistry of Water in a Saltwater Reef Aquarium? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Jeffrey Hodges
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis

J0925 Powers, Mariko K. Grade 8, Santa Cruz County

Category Award
Anemones: Indicators of Global Warming? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Shama Hinard
School: Kirby (Georgiana Bruce) Preparatory High Sch, Santa Cruz

J0926 Reis, Preston E. Grade 6, Ventura County

Battle of Ecosystems! Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. J. King
School: Chaparral Middle School, Moorpark

J0927 Ridgeway, Katelyn M. Grade 8, San Diego County

Enterococcus Bacteria Alert! Which Popular North County San Diego Surf Beaches Are the Safest? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Anne Holman
School: St. Peter's Catholic School, Fallbrook

J0928 Rizk, Mary T. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

Venice Canals: Picturesque or Contaminated? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Susan Rizk
School: Nativity Catholic School, Torrance

J0929 Smith, Kathryn E. Grade 6, Fresno County

Fators that Affect Pesticide Toxic Longevity Levels in Soil Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David Russell
School: Wash (John S.) Elementary School, Fresno

J0929 Russell, Madison J. Grade 6, Fresno County

Fators that Affect Pesticide Toxic Longevity Levels in Soil Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David Russell
School: Wash (John S.) Elementary School, Fresno

J0930 Soloway, Catherine G. Grade 8, Ventura County

Fungus Is Your Friend Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David Matras
School: Colina Middle School, Thousand Oaks

J0931 Vashishtha, Devesh M. Grade 8, Orange County

Category Award
The Effect of Variations of pH, Nitrogenous Fertilizer, and Temperature on the Growth of Echinochloa crusgalli Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Sandi O'Brien
School: Rancho San Joaquin Middle School, Irvine

J0932 Wilkerson, Max T. Grade 8, San Diego County

Storm Drain Effluent: A Place for Children to Play? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas

J0933 Wright, Laura A. Grade 7, San Mateo County

Water! Water! What's in Our Water? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Brendan Gummerson
School: St. Matthew's Episcopal School, San Mateo

J0999 Staedler, Ean Z. Grade 6, Santa Cruz County

What Do You "Lichen" Your Air? Biomonitoring using Lichens as Bioindicators Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Cathy Guiley
School: Valencia Elementary School, Aptos