CSSF Category Awards: 2011
Alternative Energy

Junior Division

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J0218 — First Place

Kriti Lall, Grade 8
A Study of Mutant Algae for Hydrogen Production
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Challenger School, Palo Alto, Santa Clara County

J0229 — Second Place

Daniel Y. Suh, Grade 8
Converting Waste into Fuel?
Advisor: Mrs. Andrea Acres
School: Ridgecrest Intermediate School, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County

J0211 — Third Place

Paul A. Dennig, Jr., Grade 7
From Concentrator to Tracker: An Innovative Solution for Maximizing Electric Power from Solar Photovoltaic Cells
Advisor: Mrs. Cindy Kane
School: Blach (Georgina P.) Intermediate School, Los Altos, Santa Clara County

J0207 — Fourth Place

Priya Choudhary, Grade 7
Biodiesel Fuel: How Viable?
Advisor: Ms. Neha Makhijani
School: Stratford Middle School, San Jose, Santa Clara County

J0205 — Honorable Mention

Sneha S. Bhetanabhotla, Grade 6
A Study of Osmotic Energy
Advisor: Mr. Benjamin Morgensen
School: Harker (The) School, San Jose, Santa Clara County

J0221 — Honorable Mention

Madison H. Martin, Grade 8
Double or Triple Scoop: How Different Blade Sizes and Types Affect a Savonius Wind Turbine's Energy Output
Advisor: Mr. Jeremy Martin
School: Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School, Brentwood, Contra Costa County

J0231 — Honorable Mention

Elisabeth R. White, Grade 8
Novel Techniques and Materials for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells
Advisor: Mrs. Diane Loflin
School: Quail Lake Charter School, Clovis, Fresno County