Microbiology

J1001 Abbas, Anees F. Grade 8, Ventura County

Bacteria: The Silent Killer
Advisor: Mr. Morley Cohen
School: Mesa Verde Middle School, Moorpark

J1002 Alfonso, Amanda B. Grade 7, Placer County

E. coli: Lurking in Linda Creek
Advisor: Mr. Ron Pozzi
School: Cavitt (Wilma) Junior High School, Granite Bay

J1003 Blanchet, Justine Laura Grade 8, Fresno County

Cell Damage Caused by Agents in the Every Day Environment
Advisor: Ms. Joyce Aston
School: Kastner Intermediate School, Fresno

J1004 Burd, Aurora I. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

Coliform and Enterococcal Contamination of a Watershed: Locating Sources Along a Mixed Rural and Urban Creek
Advisor: Gerry Winant
School: Santa Barbara Junior High School, Santa Barbara

J1005 Carrillo, Sarah D. Grade 8, Ventura County

The Effects of Sunscreen upon Bacterial Growth
Advisor: Mr. Morley Cohen
School: Mesa Verde Middle School, Moorpark

J1006 Churnin, Ariel E. Grade 8, San Francisco County

How Do Different Cooking Techniques Vary in Their Ability to Sterilize Different Types of Contaminated Meat?
Advisor: Ms. Desry Guenther
School: Brandeis Hillel Day School, San Francisco

J1007 Debbas, Alexandra N. Grade 7, Fresno County

Eat, Drink, and Be Wary
Advisor: Ms. Barbara Hansen
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis

J1007 Yoder, Megan E. Grade 7, Fresno County

Eat, Drink, and Be Wary
Advisor: Mrs. Barbara Hansen
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis

J1008 Dunn, Michael V. Grade 7, Riverside County

Fast Fungi
Advisor: Mr. Dennis Miller
School: Vista Heights Middle School, Moreno Valley

J1009 DuPraw, Gregory M. Grade 7, San Diego County

The Effects of Heavy Metals on Bacterial Growth
Advisor: Mrs. Jody Catano
School: Blessed Sacrament Elementary School, San Diego

J1010 Marshall, Stephanie L. Grade 8, Riverside County

Water, Water, Everywhere, But Not A Drop Is Clean
Advisor: Mr. Harry Post
School: Dartmouth Middle School, Hemet

J1010 Gosch, Courtney E. Grade 8, Riverside County

Water, Water, Everywhere, But Not A Drop Is Clean
Advisor: Mr. Harry Post
School: Dartmouth Middle School, Hemet

J1010 Fenstermaker, Christy A. Grade 8, Riverside County

Water, Water, Everywhere, But Not A Drop Is Clean
Advisor: Mr. Harry Post
School: Dartmouth Middle School, Hemet

J1011 Gephart, Ryan R. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Microorganisms vs. Disinfectants
Advisor: Ms. Sue Thompson
School: Brentwood School, Los Angeles

J1012 Gorjian, Arlen S. Grade 8, Fresno County

Can Herbs Inhibit Microbe Growth?
Advisor: Dr. Ann Khodaverdian
School: Kastner Intermediate School, Fresno

J1013 Grosch, Stephen W. Grade 8, San Diego County

The Stethoscope: Friend or Fomite?
Advisor: Mrs. Kellie Marcarelli
School: Sacred Heart Academy, San Diego

J1014 Guardia, Kristen R. Grade 8, Placer County

How Effective Is Your Soap?
Advisor: Mrs. Mary Redman
School: Olympus Junior High, Roseville

J1015 Hardley, David S. Grade 8, San Bernardino County

Which of Three Soaps -- Germa Care, Cida Stat, or Betadine -- Work Best in Preventing the Growth of the Bacteria Stapylo
Advisor: Mrs. Colleen Sumner
School: Moore Middle School, Redlands

J1016 Harris, Ryan L. Grade 8, Riverside County

Does Amana's Refrigerator Milk Compartment Effectively Inhibit Bacterial Growth in Milk from Source and/or External Cont
Advisor: Mrs. Yvonne Weinstein
School: Gage (Matthew) Middle School, Riverside

J1017 Hoffman, Adrienne C. Grade 7, Fresno County

Milk - You Can Taste the Difference: The Effect of Sanitation Techniques on the Bacterial Count of Raw Goat Milk
Advisor: Mrs. Robin Arnold
School: Clark (C. Todd) Intermediate School, Clovis

J1018 Hong, Thomas Y.S. Grade 7, San Francisco County

Bacteria versus Dishwashing Implements
Advisor: Mrs. Daragh Powers
School: St. Thomas Apostle School, San Francisco

J1019 Kahlweiss, Katie M. Grade 8, Orange County

Poisoned! Is It What You Eat or Where You Eat It?
Advisor: Mrs. Jelica Campos
School: St. Bonaventure Catholic School, Huntington Beach

J1020 Lee, Jennifer A. Grade 8, Riverside County

Footwear vs. Bacteria
Advisor: Mr. Edward McCarthy
School: Vista Heights Middle School, Moreno Valley

J1020 Lee, Jessica M. Grade 8, Riverside County

Footwear vs. Bacteria
Advisor: Mr. Edward McCarthy
School: Vista Heights Middle School, Moreno Valley

J1021 Limketkai, Benhan N. Grade 8, Humboldt County

Carcinogenic Rays: The Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation on the E. coli Bacteria
Advisor: Mr. Greg Ennes
School: Sunny Brae Middle School, Arcata

J1022 Matthias, Alison D. Grade 7, Kern County

It's a Dirty World: A Double Blind Randomized Comparison of Antibacterial and Non-Antibacterial
Advisor: Ms. Myrym MacGregor
School: Fruitvale Junior High School, Bakersfield

J1023 Michaels, Deborah E. Grade 8, Monterey County

What You Don't Expect to Find on Your Phone
Advisor: Mr. Michael Raggett
School: Santa Catalina Lower School, Monterey

J1024 Norman, Rachael B. Grade 7, Contra Costa County

Glowing Bacteria
Advisor: Ms. Gail Paulich
School: Adams Middle School, Richmond

J1025 O'Holleran, Meghan P. Grade 7, San Mateo County

What's in the Beef?
Advisor: Mr. Joe Zucca
School: St. Joseph's Elementary School, Atherton

J1026 Paul, Heather A. Grade 7, Ventura County

Moldy Mouthpieces
Advisor: Mr. Troy Labnow
School: Medea Creek Middle School, Agoura

J1027 Pearlman, Jessica E. Grade 7, San Mateo County

Does an Apple a Day Keep the Doctor Away?
Advisor: Ms. Theresa Hamilton
School: Cunha (Manuel F.) Intermediate School, Half Moon Bay

J1028 Pennella, Eric R. Grade 7, Kern County

Counting Protozoa
Advisor: Mrs. Melissa Watts
School: El Tejon Elementary School, Lebec

J1028 Vaughn, Scott P. Grade 7, Kern County

Counting Protozoa
Advisor: Mrs. Melissa Watts
School: El Tejon Elementary School, Lebec

J1029 Rea, J. J. Grade 7, Fresno County

Dogs vs. Humans: A War Against Bacteria
Advisor: Mrs. Robin Arnold
School: Clark (C. Todd) Intermediate School, Clovis

J1030 Sinclair, Kelly L. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

The Effect of Contact Lens Cleaning Solution on Bacterial Growth
Advisor: Ms. Kari Latta
School: Mirman School for Gifted Children, Los Angeles

J1031 Stalder, Katherine D. Grade 8, San Mateo County

Bacteria in Our Drinks
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Trimble
School: St. Charles Elementary School, San Carlos

J1032 Tenny, Nicole M. Grade 7, Kern County

Winning the Bacterial Wars: The Effect of Ampicillin and Tetracycline on Bacteria
Advisor: Ms. Myrym MacGregor
School: Fruitvale Junior High School, Bakersfield

J1033 Wang, Christine Y. Grade 7, Santa Clara County

Antiseptic "Combo"
Advisor: Mr. Francis Lee
School: Miller (Joaquin) Junior High School, San Jose

J1034 Zaid, Harras B. Grade 7, Fresno County

The Growth of Bacteria in Different Environments
Advisor: Ms. Kristin Keeler
School: Clark (C. Todd) Intermediate School, Clovis

J1098 Austin, Amanda L. Grade 8, San Diego County

The Effect of Temperature and Streptomycin on E. coli
Advisor: Mr. Walter Acuna
School: Gompers (Samuel) Secondary School, San Diego

J1099 Matera, Megan A. Grade 8, Kern County

The P-Trap: A Further Exploration
Advisor: Miss Barbara Olson
School: St. Mary's School, Delano