CSSF Project Listings: 2014
Alternative Energy

Junior Division

J0201 — Second Place

Cameron M. Baab, Grade 8
The Effects of Various Extraction Methods of the Antioxidant EGCG on Biofuel Production in Nannocholoropsis Salina
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Yakulis
School: Redwood Middle School, Saratoga, Santa Clara County

J0202

Bethany J. Chen, Grade 8
Harvesting Wind on a Blustery Day
Advisor: Mrs. Emily Hoffman
School: South Pasadena Middle School, South Pasadena, Los Angeles County

J0203

Hagop J. Chinchinian, Grade 7
Micro-Electricity: The Effect of Various Microorganisms on the Output of a Microbial Fuel Cell
Advisor: Mrs. Anna Tavitian
School: A.G.B.U. Manoogian Demirdjian School, Canoga Park, Los Angeles County

J0204

Malena M. Clark, Grade 7
The Effects of Different Swell Generator Designs under Different Ocean Conditions on the Amount of Energy Generated
Advisor: Ms. LeighAnn Work
School: Gateway Middle School, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County

J0205

Michael A. Connors, Grade 8
Electromagnetic Capture of the Energy of Wave Motion: Translational vs. Rotational Capturing Mechanisms
Advisor: Mr. Ronald Pembleton
School: Adaline E. Kent Middle School, Kentfield, Marin County

J0206

Adrienne M. Corr, Grade 8
Some Like It Cold: How Does Temperature Affect a Solar Panel's Efficiency?
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J0207

Tyler Cullen, Grade 8
Rain to Renewables: Harnessing the Power of Rain Water in Street Gutters
Advisor: Mr. Ronald Pembleton
School: Adaline E. Kent Middle School, Kentfield, Marin County

J0208 — Honorable Mention

Benjamin Davidoff, Grade 6
Joshua A. Levine, Grade 6
Dylan R. Ross, Grade 6
The Revinoff
Advisor: Mr. Norm Brennan
School: Mirman School for Gifted Children, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

J0209 — Honorable Mention

Nicholas L. Finke, Grade 6
The Amazing Power of the Microbial Fuel Cell! Making Energy from Organic Waste
Advisor: Mr. James Brunner
School: Bayside Middle School, San Mateo, San Mateo County

J0210

Lili N. Follett, Grade 7
Vortexes for Cheaper Solar Power
Advisor: Ms. Cindy Ligeti
School: Medea Creek Middle School, Oak Park, Ventura County

J0211

Max A. Freedman, Grade 7
Power from Ocean Waves
Advisor: Mrs. Patty Freedman
School: Meadowridge Homeschool, Corralitos, Santa Cruz County

J0212 — Fourth Place

Sierra G. Freitas, Grade 8
Looking for the Best Blend of Biofuels
Advisor: Ms. Danielle Asaro
School: St. Mary's Elementary School, Escondido, San Diego County

J0213

Shakson K. Isaac, Grade 7
Soil + Reused Coffee Grounds + Tech. = Novel Microbial Fuel Cell
Advisor: Mr. Greg Tyler
School: San Jacinto Leadership Academy, San Jacinto, Riverside County

J0214

Alec R. Isaacman, Grade 6
Osmotic Power: The Impact of Water's Salinity Level on the Production of Osmotic Generated Power
Advisor: Ms. Allison Rolfe
School: Stone Creek Elementary School, Irvine, Orange County

J0215 — Honorable Mention

Kai Y. Kato, Grade 8
Climate vs. Energy Output: The Effect of Temperature on the Productivity of Solar Panels
Advisor: Ms. Paula Borstel
School: Miraleste Intermediate School, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County

J0216 — Honorable Mention

Rei J. Landsberger, Grade 8
The Effects of Reflective Designs on Solar Cell Power Output
Advisor: Mrs. Andrea Acres
School: Ridgecrest Intermediate School, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County

J0217

Anne M. Lillis, Grade 6
What Ingredients in Anaerobic Digestion Produce More Methane?
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Bell
School: Cain (E.V.) Middle School, Auburn, Placer County

J0218

W. Douglas Liu, Grade 6
Windmill Blade Efficiency
Advisor: Mr. Guy Rowe
School: Instilling Goodness Elementary School, Ukiah, Mendocino County

J0219

Nathan T. Loafman, Grade 6
The Natural Magnifier
Advisor: Ms. Zephyr Bergera
School: Instilling Goodness Elementary School, Ukiah, Mendocino County

J0220

Alicia C. McDaniel, Grade 6
Hydro-Power
Advisor: Mrs. Michelle McDaniel
School: Mount Saint Mary's Academy, Grass Valley, Nevada County

J0221

Brandon M. Moore, Grade 8
Which Type of Light Bulb Efficiently Generates the Most Electricity on a Solar Panel?
Advisor: Mr. Adam Popick
School: Portola (Gaspar de) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J0222 — Honorable Mention

Ronak Pai, Grade 6
Gino J. Prasad, Grade 6
Dhruv Shah, Grade 6
Use of the Piezoelectric Effect to Generate Electricity with a Trampoline
Advisor: Dr. Keon Jae Lee
School: Redwood Middle School, Saratoga, Santa Clara County

J0223

Saaketh Pakanati, Grade 7
How Much Energy Can You Produce from Dirt Using a Microbial Fuel Cell?
Advisor: Ms. Cindy Ligeti
School: Medea Creek Middle School, Oak Park, Ventura County

J0224

Garrett K. Pedvin, Grade 8
Solar: Weather or Not
Advisor: Ms. Christina Fisher
School: Raney (Letha) Intermediate School, Corona, Riverside County

J0225 — Honorable Mention

Jonathan F. Petty, Grade 7
Temperature's Effect on Solar Panel Energy Output
Advisor: Mr. Jeff Petty
School: Clear Creek School, Grass Valley, Nevada County

J0226 — Honorable Mention

Matthew B. Prata, Grade 8
Thomas J. Prata, Grade 8
It's So Hot It's Electric
Advisor: Mrs. Kristy Vena
School: Holy Name of Mary, San Dimas, Los Angeles County

J0227 — Third Place

Kaushik Shivakumar, Grade 7
Factors Influencing the Conversion of the Kinetic Energy of a Landing Airplane into Useful Electrical Energy
Advisor: Dr. Shanthi Adimoolam
School: Harker (The) School, San Jose, Santa Clara County

J0228

Colin S. Snyder, Grade 8
From Waste to Energy- Cellulosic Ethanol Production from Chaparral: Comparison of Two Pretreatment Conditions
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J0229

Michael B. Stegeman, Grade 8
The Effects of Water Temperature on a Fuel Cell's Efficiency
Advisor: Mr. Forrest Csulak
School: El Tejon Middle School, Lebec, Kern County

J0230 — First Place

Colin S. Takeda, Grade 8
Sushi Power: Making Solar Cells from Seaweed and Squid Ink
Advisor: Ms. Katie Cohen
School: Medea Creek Middle School, Oak Park, Ventura County

J0231

Andrew W. Troxell, Grade 6
Are Solar Angles Important? Analyzing Solar Panel Efficiency Related to the Angle of the Sun
Advisor: Mr. Alan Newlove
School: Valley Oak Elementary, Fresno, Fresno County

J0232

Kyra M. van Kreuningen, Grade 7
Photovoltaic Solar Plant
Advisor: Mr. Bruce Peterson
School: Rincon Middle School, Escondido, San Diego County

J0233

Simon T. Way, Grade 7
What's Better: Vertical or Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines?
Advisor: Mr. David Kennerly
School: Eastlake Middle School, Chula Vista, San Diego County

J0234

Bryan M. Wong, Grade 8
We've Got the Power!
Advisor: Ms. Kendia Herrington
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis, Fresno County

J0235

David Zhang, Grade 6
Optimizing Solar Panel Efficiency: Comparing Energy Efficiency of a Solar Tracker and Stationary Solar Panels
Advisor: Mr. Chuck Nelson
School: Bonita Canyon Elementary, Irvine, Orange County