CSSF Category Awards: 2007
Environmental Science

Junior Division

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J1007 — First Place

Alison Burklund, Grade 8
Hazardous Waste: What Soil Fits Its Taste?
Advisor: Mrs. Ellen Raber
School: Valley Montessori School, Livermore, Alameda County

J1025 — Second Place

Mikael H. Matossian, Grade 8
The Effects of Atmospheric Pollution on the Performance of Solar Cells
Advisor: Ms. Nanor Markarian
School: A.G.B.U. Manoogian Demirdjian School, Canoga Park, Los Angeles County

J1011 — Third Place

David M. Cohn, III, Grade 8
From Ashes to Life: Burned Region Plant Regeneration/ Soil Transformation
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County

J1026 — Fourth Place

Jorie A. Moore, Grade 7
The Effects of Different Marine Environments on Oil Toxicity Level and Its Effect on Fish Embryo Development
Advisor: Mrs. Hillary Cloud
School: Quail Lake Charter School, Clovis, Fresno County

J1003 — Honorable Mention

Kanan J. Best, Grade 7
Estimating Gas Consumption at Drive-Thru Restaurants and Businesses in California
Advisor: Mr. David LaBolle
School: Sunny Brae Middle School, Arcata, Humboldt County

J1016 — Honorable Mention

Amy Franco, Grade 8
Jessica Mira, Grade 8
How Does Seasonal Change Affect Respiration Parameters for Oncorhyncus mykiss Living in Shallow Urban Lakes?
Advisor: Mr. Larry Simonsen
School: Hollenbeck Math, Science, Technology Magnet, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

J1024 — Honorable Mention

Rose L. Leopold, Grade 7
Ella R. Madsen, Grade 7
Sandy Beaches: Pleasure or Pollutant? An Analysis of Sand Bacteria as a Possible Source of Ocean Contamination
Advisor: Mr. Darrell Steely
School: Pacific Collegiate School, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County

J1029 — Honorable Mention

Nicolas A. O'Connor, Grade 8
The Effect of Fire on Chaparral Seed Germination
Advisor: Ms. Denise Rogers
School: Correia (Steven V.) Junior High School, San Diego, San Diego County