1997 Category Winners in
Microbiology

First Place: S1006

Gravem, Dana B. Grade 9, Monterey County
Escherichia coli and Apple Juice
Advisor: Dr. Michael Dalbey
School: Santa Catalina School, Monterey

Second Place: S1015

Minassian, Caroline S. Grade 9, Los Angeles County
The Effect of Calcium Propionate in Inhibiting Growth of Mold in Bread
Advisor: Mr. Said Pazirandeh
School: Pilibos (Alex) Armenian School, Los Angeles

Third Place: S1001

Abel, Ryan J. Grade 11, Riverside County
The Transfer of Antibiotic Resistance Between Two Bacterial Species
Advisor: Ms. Elaine Preston
School: La Quinta High School, La Quinta

Honorable Mention: S1008

Hamamoto, Marisa Grade 9, Orange County
Fermentation Rate of Yeast with Different Types of Sugars
Advisor: Mr. Craig Huff
School: University High School, Irvine