CSSF Category Awards: 2008
Microbiology

Senior Division

Click to expand

S1406 — First Place

Joyce S. Chai, Grade 12
Modeling the Toxic Effects of Silver Nanoparticles under Varying Environmental Conditions
Advisor: Mr. Peter Starodub
School: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estate, Los Angeles County

S1416 — Second Place

David K. Tang-Quan, Grade 9
Antimicrobial Peptide Susceptibility of Candida albicans Kinase Mutants
Advisor: Mr. Peter Starodub
School: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estate, Los Angeles County

S1401 — Third Place

Sarah J. Adams, Grade 11
The Utilization of a Photobioreactor to Optimize the Growth Rate of Lipids in Microalga for Use in Biofuels
Advisor: Ms. Judy Fusco
School: Villa Park High School, Villa Park, Orange County

S1403 — Fourth Place

Roxanne S. Beltran, Grade 11
Beth M. Jacobs, Grade 11
Enhancement of Algae Lipid Composition through the Manipulation of Temperature, Light, and Nutrient Levels
Advisor: Dr. Jay Vavra
School: High Tech High, San Diego, San Diego County

S1413 — Honorable Mention

Phoebe G. Ng, Grade 9
Between the Bristles
Advisor: Mrs. Noreen Lin
School: Westlake High School, Westlake Village, Ventura County