CSSF Project Listings: 2015
Microbiology (General)

Junior Division

J1501 — Honorable Mention

Sasha E.R. A'Hearn, Grade 6
Finding Nematode and Friends: Biodiversity and Oxygen in Ponds
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Cree (Raymond) Middle School, Palm Springs, Riverside County

J1502

Andres Avina Barajas, Grade 7
Hawi Z. Desta, Grade 7
Cesar A. Peralta, Grade 7
Can Bacteria Predict the Effects of Music on the Human Brain?
Advisor: Ms. Laurie Gross
School: Willow Oaks School, Menlo Park, San Mateo County

J1503

Fatimah S. Bari, Grade 6
Natural Herbs vs. Synthetic Antibiotics
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Boyd
School: Vanguard Preparatory School, Apple Valley, San Bernardino County

J1504

Sergio Bermudez, Grade 7
Lime Juice Eliminates Bacterial Growth
Advisor: Mrs. Evelyn Urbiztondo
School: St. Rose of Lima School, Chula Vista, San Diego County

J1505 — Honorable Mention

Aditi Bharti, Grade 6
Hurray! Plastic Just Passed Away! The Effect of Selected Catalysts on the Rate of Plastic Degradation
Advisor: Mrs. Heather Mackewicz
School: Challenger School, San Jose, Santa Clara County

J1506

Karen H. Cho, Grade 7
Synthetic vs. Natural Antibacterials on Inhibiting Bacteria Growth
Advisor: Mrs. Julie Warren
School: Pegasus Middle School, Huntington Beach, Orange County

J1507 — Fourth Place

Alex M. Fera, Grade 6
How Does Altering the Circadian Rhythm of Pyrocystis fusiformis Affect Its Bioluminescent Behavior?
Advisor: Mr. Don Scott
School: Cain (E.V.) Middle School, Auburn, Placer County

J1508 — Third Place

Jacob R. Gibbs, Grade 7
Thinking About the Future: Most Superior Way to Grow Algae
Advisor: Mr. John Briner
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim, Orange County

J1509

Jacob M. Hershman, Grade 7
Does Gluten Affect the Growth of Probiotic Bacteria?
Advisor: Ms. Diane Bredt
School: St. Mark's School, San Rafael, Marin County

J1510

Krystal R. Horton, Grade 8
Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification to Detect Huanglongbing Infections
Advisor: Dr. Manjunath Keremane
School: Western Center Academy, Hemet, Riverside County

J1511 — Second Place

Shakson K. Isaac, Grade 8
A Novel Approach to the Analysis of Soil-Based Microbial Fuel Cells
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: San Jacinto Leadership Academy, San Jacinto, Riverside County

J1512

Alexandra M. Jones, Grade 8
Spice Up Bacteria
Advisor: Mrs. Dawn Jacobson
School: Sequoia Middle School, Newbury Park, Ventura County

J1513

Christopher M. Laurits, Grade 7
Comparing the Amount of Bacteria in Raw and Pasteurized Milk
Advisor: Ms. LeighAnn Work
School: Gateway Middle School, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County

J1514

Madison M. Mattern, Grade 7
Door #1 or Door #2? Does the Choice of Bathroom Stall Matter to You?
Advisor: Mrs. Jewely Lickey
School: Sanger Academy Charter School, Sanger, Fresno County

J1515

Daniel A. Miret, Grade 8
Extras in Your Raw Vegetables
Advisor: Mrs. Evelyn Urbiztondo
School: St. Rose of Lima School, Chula Vista, San Diego County

J1516

Autumn K. Peak, Grade 6
Can Colors Inhibit Dangerous Algal Blooms?
Advisor: Mr. Don Scott
School: Cain (E.V.) Middle School, Auburn, Placer County

J1517

Avinash Ramaswamy, Grade 6
Got Spoiled Milk?
Advisor: Mrs. Suzanne Shoemaker
School: Santiago Hills Elementary School, Irvine, Orange County

J1518 — First Place

Aadil M. Rehan, Grade 8
Avocado "Root Rot": A Novel Approach to Combatting Phytophthora cinnamomi
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County

J1519 — Honorable Mention

Kami E. Richardson, Grade 7
Liquid Gold: The Effects of Sunlight on Algae Based Biofuel Production
Advisor: Mrs. Rachel McKenna
School: Sacred Heart School, Saratoga, Santa Clara County

J1520 — Honorable Mention

Justine E. Sato, Grade 7
Preventing Major Viral Outbreaks: The Effect of Ultraviolet Radiation on Coliphage T4r
Advisor: Mrs. Nelly Tsai
School: Lakeside Middle School, Irvine, Orange County

J1521

Johan G. Thuen, Grade 6
Lights from the Sea: How Do Light/Dark Cycles Affect Bioluminescence?
Advisor: Mr. Ravishanth Dev Anandhan
School: Sierra Madre Middle School, Sierra Madre, Los Angeles County

J1522

Diana C. Valenzuela, Grade 8
Clean Hands?
Advisor: Mrs. Evelyn Urbiztondo
School: St. Rose of Lima School, Chula Vista, San Diego County