Microbiology

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

S1002 Armey, Laura E. Grade 11, Fresno County

Can Chewing Gum with Xylitol Prevent Ear Infections?
Advisor: Mrs. Laurie Hayes
School: Clovis High School, Clovis

S1003 Champion, Christine J. Grade 10, Orange County

Bacteria and pH
Advisor: Mr. Michael Nakaue
School: Woodbridge High School, Irvine

S1004 Damania, Cyrus R. Grade 12, Fresno County

Antibacterial Qualities of Lectin
Advisor: Mr. Mike Olenchalk
School: Buchanan (Floyd B.) High School, Clovis

S1005 Dupret, Gregory Grade 12, San Mateo County

The Efficiency of Sunscreens on the Bacteria E. coli exposed to UV Light
Advisor: Ms. Taniya Buxton
School: Menlo High School, Atherton

S1006 Gravem, Dana B. Grade 9, Monterey County

Escherichia coli and Apple Juice
Advisor: Dr. Michael Dalbey
School: Santa Catalina School, Monterey

S1007 Ha, Carmen Grade 12, Los Angeles County

Discovery of Inhibitors to Microbial Life in Natural Waters
Advisor: Mr. Duane Nichols
School: Alhambra High School, Alhambra

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

S1009 Kim, Gene Grade 10, Orange County

The Effects of UV-A on Bacteria Extract in the Air
Advisor: Mr. Mike Nakaue
School: Woodbridge High School, Irvine

S1010 LaGrange, Jennifer E. Grade 9, Riverside County

What Types of Water Do Microorganisms Grow Better In?
Advisor: Mrs. Sara Mills
School: Polytechnic High School, Riverside

S1011 Le May, Michael J. Grade 9, Ventura County

Does Mouthwash Kill Bacteria?
Advisor: Mr. Thomas Brett
School: Oxnard High School, Oxnard

S1012 Lee, Linda Y. Grade 12, Los Angeles County

Synergistic Killing of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci faecalis, E. Faecium, and E. gallinarum by Kirby Bauer Method
Advisor: Mr. Duane Nichols
School: Alhambra High School, Alhambra

S1013 Maddox, Christine M. Grade 9, Fresno County

The Antibacterial Effects of Plant Extracts on the Bacteria Serratia marcescens
Advisor: Mr. Mike Olenchalk
School: Buchanan (Floyd B.) High School, Clovis

S1014 Merzon, Andre J. Grade 10, San Luis Obispo County

The Effects of Man-Made vs. Holistic Antibiotics on the E. coli and Face Bacteria
Advisor: Dr. Michael Landino
School: Morro Bay High School, Morro Bay

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

S1016 Parke, Robert E. Grade 9, Orange County

Efficacy of Handwashing Substances in Controlling the Spread of Disease
Advisor: Mrs. Lynn Gable
School: Mater Dei High School, Santa Ana

S1017 Purdon, Alfreda M. Grade 10, San Diego County

Bacterial Antibiotic Resistance: Competition and Transformation
Advisor: Ms. JoAnn Wadkins
School: Eastlake High School, Chula Vista

S1018 Sidhu, Rupinderpaul S. Grade 10, Fresno County

Evaluation of in vitro Antibiotic Activity of Pseudomonas Metabolite Pyrrolnitrin
Advisor: Mr. Marc Taylor
School: Clovis High School, Clovis

S1019 Snook, Joel R. Grade 10, Kern County

The Effects of Handwashing on Standard Plate Counts
Advisor: Mr. Jeff Sarratt
School: Stockdale High School, Bakersfield

S1020 Youssef, Daniel M. Grade 11, Los Angeles County

So You Really Think It's Clean, Huh? An Investigation of Bacterial Presence Within the Household Environment
Advisor: Mrs. Lynn Hasz
School: Notre Dame High School, Sherman Oaks