CSSF Project Listings: 2013
Earth & Planetary Sciences

Junior Division

J0801

M. Paulo Alejo, Grade 7
Thomas J. Prata, Grade 7
Earthquakes: Are You Standing on Shaky Ground?
Advisor: Mrs. Kristy Vena
School: Holy Name of Mary, San Dimas, Los Angeles County

J0802

Ian T. Davison, Grade 6
An Exploration of the Formation of Trash Islands
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Lane
School: Pacific Union School, Arcata, Humboldt County

J0803

Alicia N. Hans, Grade 6
Getting the Dirt on Soil: Porosity
Advisor: Mr. Chuck Nelson
School: University Park Elementary, Irvine, Orange County

J0804 — Second Place

Rose M. Hillebrandt, Grade 8
The Golden Spiral in Hurricanes: Does It Predict Severity?
Advisor: Ms. Kim Miller
School: Goleta Valley Junior High School, Goleta, Santa Barbara County

J0805

Jaime Kvaternik, Grade 7
The Effects of Water Depths on a Wave's Velocity
Advisor: Ms. LeighAnn Work
School: Gateway Middle School, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County

J0806 — Honorable Mention

Amanda B. Mickelson, Grade 8
Seaside Heritage: Investigating Local Eocene Fossils
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County

J0807

Jenna R. Murphy, Grade 8
Effects of Different Irrigation Methods on Various Soil Types
Advisor: Mrs. Diane Loflin
School: Quail Lake Charter School, Clovis, Fresno County

J0808

Grace E. Ochs, Grade 7
Investigating Various Degrees of Colloidal Suspended Particles on the Spread of Chemical Pollution in Water
Advisor: Mrs. Nicole Luckin
School: Fairmont Elementary School, Sanger, Fresno County

J0809 — Third Place

Sarah C. Silver, Grade 8
Surfing 24/7 in California: Do California Waves Have a Greater Magnitude at High or Low Tide?
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J0898 — Fourth Place

Jordyn Harper, Grade 6
Caelen G. McQuilkin, Grade 6
Higher Elevations = Colder Temperatures: True or False?
Advisor: Ms. Julia Silliker
School: Lee Vining Elementary School, Lee Vining, Mono County

J0899 — First Place

Ian V. Hughes, Grade 7
A New Ancient Community: Discovered Under a Bed
Advisor: Mrs. Tracy Lawrence
School: Riverside STEM Academy, Riverside, Riverside County