CSSF Category Awards: 2007
Microbiology

Junior Division

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J1439 — First Place

Trenton D. Wilder, Grade 8
The Spinach Solution
Advisor: Ms. Lisa Rendon
School: Santa Fe Middle School, Hemet, Riverside County

J1409 — Second Place

Alyssa N. Cook, Grade 7
Dermatophytes and Yeasts: Analysis of the Canine Claw
Advisor: Mr. Mark Hobbs
School: Fairmont Private - Edgewood Campus, Santa Ana, Orange County

J1422 — Third Place

Austin H. Lee, Grade 7
Do Electromagnetic Fields Harm Algae Cells?
Advisor: Mrs. Darshana Shah
School: Portola (Gaspar de) Middle School, Tarzana, Los Angeles County

J1426 — Fourth Place

Adam J. Morton, Grade 7
The Effects of Xylitol on the Growth of Streptococcus mutans
Advisor: Mr. Bruce Buenaventura
School: Sierra Canyon Middle School, Chatsworth, Los Angeles County

J1403 — Honorable Mention

Nikhil Bhambi, Grade 8
Poison Down the Drain: The Effect of Triclosan on Algae and the Environment
Advisor: Mrs. Donna Palmer
School: Fruitvale Junior High School, Bakersfield, Kern County

J1410 — Honorable Mention

Gabrielle A. Corbett, Grade 8
Alice L. Mintz, Grade 8
How to Keep Your Jack-O from Turning Wacko
Advisor: <none acknowledged>, Mrs. Sherri Kilkenny
School: Mission Hill Junior High School, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County

J1412 — Honorable Mention

Asta E. Davidsdottir, Grade 6
Can Bacteria Get a Sunburn?
Advisor: Dr. David Deamer
School: Bonny Doon Union Elementary School, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County

J1417 — Honorable Mention

Connor M. Keefe, Grade 7
Hand Washing Techniques: What Works Best?
Advisor: Mr. Hunter Pashkow
School: Warren Walker School, San Diego, San Diego County

J1418 — Honorable Mention

Apurva M. Khedagi, Grade 8
Milk Temperature + Active Bacteria Culture = Viscous Yogurt?
Advisor: Mrs. Linnae McKeever
School: Nobel (Alfred Bernhard) Middle School, Northridge, Los Angeles County

J1430 — Honorable Mention

Marina D. Plesons, Grade 8
Bacteria's Natural Enemies: The Effects of Natural Antibacterial Agents on Bacteria Found on Hands
Advisor: Mr. Brad Penkala
School: Goleta Valley Junior High School, Goleta, Santa Barbara County