CSSF Project Listings: 2013
Microbiology (General)

Junior Division

J1501 — Second Place

Katherine B. Adelman, Grade 8
The Effects of Nutrients on the Microbial Biodegradation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons
Advisor: Ms. Julianna So
School: St. Margaret's Episcopal School, San Juan Capistrano, Orange County

J1502 — Third Place

Rohan Bhushan, Grade 7
Paul P. Kunz, Grade 7
Nitrate: A Threat to Plankton
Advisor: Mr. Alex Hofsteen
School: International School of Monterey, Monterey, Monterey County

J1503

Sophia H. Brody, Grade 8
Alyson Flescher, Grade 8
Krista M. Wilson, Grade 8
Algae Counts: Algal Growth Rate Response to Light Frequency and Day Period
Advisor: Ms. Kathleen Robinson
School: CHIME Charter School, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles County

J1504 — Honorable Mention

Christopher J. Caterinicchio, Grade 6
Turf Wars: A Microbial Battleground; The Study of Microbial Growth on a Synthetic Turf & a Natural Grass Football Field
Advisor: Mr. Robert Evans
School: Deerfield Elementary School, Irvine, Orange County

J1505

Aspen L. Emler, Grade 8
Josephine C. Ryan, Grade 8
Reducing Bacteria in Lake Water
Advisor: Ms. Kendia Herrington
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis, Fresno County

J1506 — First Place

Keoni K. Gandall, Grade 8
Engineering Pink Salt
Advisor: Mr. John Wood
School: Talbert (Samuel S.) Middle School, Huntington Beach, Orange County

J1507

Bronwyn S. Gilfillan, Grade 7
Sweet Cultures
Advisor: Mrs. Binet Payne
School: Laytonville Middle School, Laytonville, Mendocino County

J1508 — Honorable Mention

Amanda G. Hayes, Grade 8
Denaturation: E. coli's Enemy
Advisor: Dr. Steve Julio
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County

J1509

Brian Q. Kendrick, Grade 8
Designed by Slime: "Intelligent" Transportation Systems
Advisor: Ms. Debbie Margulis
School: St. Martin of Tours School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

J1510 — Fourth Place

Sean J. Panado, Grade 8
Chlorine Kills: The Cell Density of E. coli in which Tap Water's Chlorine Can No Longer Kill
Advisor: Mrs. Evelyn Urbiztondo
School: St. Rose of Lima School, Chula Vista, San Diego County

J1511

Srikant Sagireddy, Grade 8
Elliott E. Stenzler, Grade 8
Should You Dispose Disposable Water Bottles?
Advisor: Mrs. Vicky Sawyer
School: Sierra Middle School, Stockton, San Joaquin County

J1512

Nicholas D. Schanzer, Grade 8
High CO(2) + Low O(2) = Burgers That Stay Fresher Longer
Advisor: Ms. Carol Evans
School: Santa Catalina (Upper and Lower) School, Monterey, Monterey County

J1513

Yinghao Wang, Grade 8
Contaminated Milk
Advisor: Ms. Kendia Herrington
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis, Fresno County

J1514

Ward H. Watts, Grade 8
Keep Off the Turf?
Advisor: Ms. Lucinda Hitchner
School: Cunha (Manuel F.) Intermediate School, Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County

J1598

Alyssa (Aly) R. Neistadt, Grade 8
Prokaryotes and a Prandial: Identification of Bacteria Colonies in Restaurants
Advisor: Mr. Doug Williams
School: Sitting Bull Academy, Apple Valley, San Bernardino County

J1599

Lauren M. Harris, Grade 8
Bacilli Backtrack
Advisor: Ms. Christina Fisher
School: Raney (Letha) Intermediate School, Corona, Riverside County