California State Science Fair — 2017
Recognition Awards

For an exceptional project that furthers the knowledge and understanding of environmental issues. Limited to projects in the Senior Division. Award is $250. Presented by the Air and Waste Management Association, West Coast Section.

For the projects that best use a scientific approach to solve the most challenging problems. Limited to projects in the Senior Division. Award is $500. Presented by Altamedix.

For excellence in the field of geosciences. Award is $250. Presented by the American Institute of Professional Geologists, California Section.

For the best biophysics-related project. Limited to projects in the Senior Division. Award is $100. Presented by The Biophysical Society.

For the project that best demonstrates the use of the scientific method in original research in Mammalian Biology or Zoology. Limited to projects in the Junior Division. Award is a $150 Bone Clones gift certificate. Presented by Bone Clones Osteological Reproductions, Inc.

For achievement in coastal and ocean science. Award is $500 in the Senior Division; award is $250 in the Junior Division. Award also includes student membership in the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA). Presented by the California Shore & Beach Preservation Association.

For the project that best illustrates good scientific methodology in physics, chemistry, biological sciences, biochemistry, environmental sciences, plant sciences, or energy resources. Limited to students in grades 7-11. Award is $100, a plaque, and eligibility to compete for CAPS statewide Outstanding Young Scientist Award. Presented by the California Association of Professional Scientists (CAPS).

For scientific achievement in the fields of cell and molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, or technology development that will impact our understanding of plant cell biology. Limited to projects in the Senior Division. This is a continuation of the Special Award listed elsewhere. Honorable Mentions receive no cash award. Presented by the Center for Plant Cell Biology of the University of California, Riverside.

For interesting and original projects that impact the future of clinical chemistry. Award is $200. Presented by the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC), Southern California Section.

For the project that incorporates the most innovative alternative energy concept and usage. Limited to projects in the Junior Division Alternative Energy category. Award is $100. Presented by Bob Anderson, CSSF Director of External Awards.

For originality, excellence in scientific thinking, passion for a career in the healthcare field, depth of knowledge, and excellence in project presentation. Limited to projects in the Senior Division. Award is $1000. Presented by the Sheila Kar Health Foundation.

For excellence in computer science. Limited to projects in the Senior Division. Four awards of $200. Presented by the Society for Science and the Public.

For the project that best demonstrates excellence in the field of toxicology. Award is $200 and a plaque. Presented by the Keck Graduate Institute School of Pharmacy.

For the project that best demonstrates innovation in the exploration of commercial and real-world consumer products. Award is $200 and a plaque. Presented by the Keck Graduate Institute School of Pharmacy.

For excellence in nature study. Limited to projects in the Junior Division. Award is a $50 Nature-Watch gift certificate. Presented by Nature-Watch.

For the best project demonstrating the benefits of plug-in vehicles or advancing the science of vehicle electrification or electric mobility. Award is $100 in the Senior Division, $50 in the Junior Division. Presented by Plug-In America.

For those projects demonsrating the potential of achieving technological breakthroughs in the areas of computer science, elecrical engineering, materials engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, and physics. Limited to projects in the Junior Division. Ten awards of $250 Presented by the Raytheon Asian Pacific Association (RAPA) — Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems Company.

For the projects best demonstrating scientific research and engineering applications of optics, photonics, and related fields. Three place awards in the Senior Division of $900, $600, $500; three place awards in the Junior Division of $250, $150 and $100. Presented by SPIE, the International Society for Optics and Photonics.

For research achievement, innovation, and interpretation in any area related to the brain in health or sickness. Three place awards in each division of amounts $250, $100, and $50. Presented by the UCLA Brain Research Institute (BRI).