Chemistry

S0501 Bhanu, Ish B. Grade 10, Riverside County

"Blocking" Ultraviolet Light: Do Sunscreens and Sunglasses Block UV Light? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Katherine Atkinson
School: North (John Wesley) High School, Riverside

S0502 Duru, Dora I. Grade 9, Los Angeles County

Hello Chitin! Goodbye Ions! Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Armando Gonzales II
School: California Academy of Mathematics & Science, Carson

S0503 Fong, Henry Grade 12, Los Angeles County

Ir (III) and Pt (II) Complexes as Efficient Singlet Oxygen Sensitizers Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Matthias Selke
School: Alhambra High School, Alhambra

S0503 Tran, Allen H. Grade 12, Los Angeles County

Ir (III) and Pt (II) Complexes as Efficient Singlet Oxygen Sensitizers Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Matthias Selke
School: Alhambra High School, Alhambra

S0504 Garcia, Anthony O. Grade 11, Ventura County

Photochemistry Ammonium Oxalate and Iodide Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Karen Reynosa
School: Ventura High School, Ventura

S0505 Hess, Amber I. Grade 12, Monterey County

Category Award
Digitally-Enhanced Thin-Layer Chromatography: An Inexpensive New Technique for Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Kimberley Cousins
School: Stevenson (Robert Louis) High School, Pebble Beach

S0506 Huang, Losmeiya Grade 11, Los Angeles County

Comparing Two Recipes of Biodiesel in Terms of Flashpoint, Water Content, and pH Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Allen Jang
School: Gabrielino High School, San Gabriel

S0506 Tan, Colleen O. Grade 11, Los Angeles County

Comparing Two Recipes of Biodiesel in Terms of Flashpoint, Water Content, and pH Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Allen Jang
School: Gabrielino High School, San Gabriel

S0507 Jones, Kelsey A. Grade 12, San Diego County

Luminescent Silole Nanoparticles for Chromium (VI) Detection Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. William Trogler
School: Scripps Ranch High School, San Diego

S0508 Kambhampati, Swetha Grade 11, Orange County

Category Award
Synthesis of Bismuth Telluride Nanowires by Electrodeposition Coupled with Electrochemical Step Edge Decoration Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Shannon Bunch
School: University High School, Irvine

S0509 Kocher, Kevin R. Grade 9, Mendocino County

The Effect of an Acidic Environment on Dental Amalgam Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Erin Vaccaro
School: Willits Charter School, Willits

S0510 Krumpholz, Ellie A. Grade 10, Ventura County

The Wonders of Water Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Karen Reynosa
School: Ventura High School, Ventura

S0511 Lederhos, Megan R. Grade 9, Kern County

Thirsty? What Would You Like to Drink? Well Water: Is It Healthy, or Is Bottled Water or City Water Better? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Steve Turner
School: Shafter High School, Shafter

S0512 Liang, Lusha W. Grade 11, Orange County

Control of Hydrophilicity in Nanoporous Zeolite Film by Organic Functionalization Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Shannon Bunch
School: University High School, Irvine

S0513 Lozano, Ken L.M. Grade 10, Orange County

Pigment Separation in Allium cepa (Red Onions) using Circular Paper Chromatography Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Joji Lozano
School: Bethel Baptist Academy, Santa Ana

S0514 Mascharak, Smita Grade 10, Santa Cruz County

Category Award
Oxidation of Dopamine by High-Valent Manganese: A Link to Neurodegenerative Disorders? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Lynda Rogers
School: Santa Cruz High School, Santa Cruz

S0515 McKee, Courtney H. Grade 10, Marin County

The Effect of Pill Type on Disintegration Rate and Process Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Allison Kittay
School: Redwood High School, Larkspur

S0516 Mundell, Amanda L. Grade 9, Ventura County

Examining Freezing Point Depression as a Function of Solute Ionization from a Thermodynamic Perspective Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Jason Falkin
School: La Reina High School, Thousand Oaks

S0517 Nikaien, Laila M. Grade 11, Kern County

The Effect of Temperature on the Decay of Ascorbic Acid Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mark Grubb
School: Desert High School, Edwards

S0518 Noble, Lisa B. Grade 10, San Diego County

PPAR Delta Crystallography Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Andrew Shiau
School: Torrey Pines High School, Encinitas

S0519 Ong, Leneve Grade 12, Los Angeles County

Burn That Fat! The Predictive Role of Free Fatty Acids in Biodiesel Fuel Degradation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Winters
School: Gabrielino High School, San Gabriel

S0520 Park, Evelyn J. Grade 10, Los Angeles County

Testing Known Antioxidants for Inhibition of Peroxidation in Organic Solvents Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Ohyun Kwon
School: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estate

S0521 Parra, Alexander S. Grade 10, Los Angeles County

The Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation on Crystal Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Jeff Valentine
School: St. Monica Catholic High School, Santa Monica

S0522 Raghunathan, Uppili S. Grade 10, Santa Clara County

An Innovative Method to Reduce VAT Dyes Electrolytically by Avoiding Toxic Sodium Hydrosulfite Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Venkatachalapathy Seshaiyengar
School: Lynbrook High School, San Jose

S0523 Shepherd, Matthew S. Grade 10, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Elucidation of Molecular Structure and Bonding by Viscosity Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Robert Bolton
School: Claremont High School, Claremont

S0524 Trichler, Michele L. Grade 10, Santa Barbara County

Fuel for the Future? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Lauren Aubin
School: San Marcos Senior High School, Santa Barbara

S0525 Wisely, Brandon T. Grade 11, San Bernardino County

Blazin' Wax Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Steve Levy
School: Upland High School, Upland

S0525 Vincent, Briana B. Grade 11, San Bernardino County

Blazin' Wax Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Steve Levy
School: Upland High School, Upland

S0599 Morikis, Vasilios A. Grade 9, Riverside County

Stranding and Looping Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Dimitrios Morikis
School: Polytechnic High School, Riverside