Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)

J0901 Benedetti, Phillip A. Grade 8, San Mateo County

South San Francisco's Air Pollution Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Joanne Tinkham
School: St. Veronica School, South San Francisco

J0902 Brett, Sabrina P. Grade 7, Monterey County

How Do We Affect Water Quality? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Arquin
School: Santa Catalina (Upper and Lower) School, Monterey

J0903 Ceballos, Ariana Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Water Water Everywhere: Which One Is the Most Contaminated Out There? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Beiersdorf
School: Nimitz (Chester W.) Middle School, Huntington Park

J0904 Dusaban, Nathan S. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Wind Energy on Sand Dune Formation: The Effect of Desertification on Human and Plant Life Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Debra Beckett
School: St. Paul the Apostle School, Los Angeles

J0905 Ek, Dorsey R. Grade 7, San Diego County

What Is the Best Way to Eradicate the Water Primrose? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Marilyn Reed
School: Nazareth School, San Diego

J0906 Feeny, Dana A. Grade 6, San Mateo County

CO at SFO Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. William Dolyniuk
School: Woodside Elementary School, Woodside

J0908 Gaines, Andrea N. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

Category Award
Plover Preferences: Is Beach Grooming Driving Snowy Plovers to Extinction? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Brad Penkala
School: Goleta Valley Junior High School, Goleta

J0909 Ghoneum, Alia D. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

Effect of Stress on the Immune System of Earthworms (Lumbricas terrestis) Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Debra Beckett
School: St. Paul the Apostle School, Los Angeles

J0910 Giacalone, Alyssa F. Grade 8, Ventura County

Cover Crops Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Timothy Wade
School: Los Cerritos Middle School, Thousand Oaks

J0911 Grover-Silva, Etta L. Grade 8, Humboldt County

Does Rainfall Affect the Amount of Coliform in Janes Creek? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Diana Skiles
School: Jacoby Creek Elementary School, Bayside

J0912 Haney, Amanda B. Grade 7, Kern County

Acid Rain: Friend or Foe? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Dana Villicano
School: Fruitvale Junior High School, Bakersfield

J0913 Hinds, William B. Grade 8, Kern County

To Waste or Not to Waste: Does Adding Biosolids Affect the Biodiversity of Silage Cornfield Soils? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Steven Duerr
School: Standard Middle School, Bakersfield

J0914 Hund, Kathryn C. Grade 6, Riverside County

The Effect of Slope Aspect on Environmental Conditions and Vegetation (Slope Aspect Study) Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Harry Post
School: Idyllwild School, Idyllwild

J0915 Jones, Courtney E. Grade 7, Santa Barbara County

There Is More in Our H(2)O than Just H and O! Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. George Flores
School: Carpinteria Middle School, Carpinteria

J0916 Kaufman, John A. Grade 7, San Mateo County

Variation of Microorganism Population in Lakes Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Stephanie Wald
School: Ralston Intermediate School, Belmont

J0917 Kelly, Kieran M. Grade 7, Fresno County

Survivorship of Valley Oaks: Type I, II, or III? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Patrick Kelly
School: Clark (C. Todd) Intermediate School, Clovis

J0918 Kennedy, Matthew Y. Grade 8, Ventura County

Dicyphus hesperus Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Brent Susman
School: Ocean View Junior High School, Oxnard

J0919 Konugres, George C. Grade 8, Orange County

Which Lettuce is Clean, Cleaner, Cleanest II Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Robert Grant
School: Pegasus Middle School, Huntington Beach

J0920 Larano, Monica I. Grade 6, San Mateo County

Pop! Go the Kernels Project Abstract
Advisor: Miss Handel
School: Immaculate Heart of Mary, Belmont

J0921 Wilensky, Hannah J. Grade 6, Calaveras County

Where in an Apple Orchard Is the Best Nutrient Uptake? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Steve Wilensky
School: Mokelumne Hill Elementary, Mokelumne Hill

J0921 McTeer, Courtney L. Grade 6, Calaveras County

Where in an Apple Orchard Is the Best Nutrient Uptake? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Steve Wilensky
School: Mokelumne Hill Elementary, Mokelumne Hill

J0922 Neuberger, Anthony J. Grade 7, San Diego County

Will Greenhouse Gas Accumulation Help Feed the World? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Tania Kim
School: Carmel Valley Middle School, San Diego

J0923 Pinckert, Richard W. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

How Will the Levels of Salinity Delineate the Ballona Wetlands and Affect the Halophyte Salicornia virginica? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Debra Beckett
School: St. Paul the Apostle School, Los Angeles

J0924 Price, Kelcey J. Grade 8, San Diego County

The Effect of an Enriched CO(2) Atmosphere on Oxygen Production Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Marilyn Sniffen
School: Hillsdale Middle School, El Cajon

J0925 Quaintance, Alyssa M. Grade 6, Santa Cruz County

Bubbling Up Your Yard: The Effects of Gray Water on Grass and Flowering Plants Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Carol Moore
School: San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School, Felton

J0926 Ridgway, Daniel J. Grade 7, San Bernardino County

Environmental Factors Affecting Transpiration / To Transpire or Not to Transpire: That Is the Question Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Nelson
School: Rialto Middle School, Rialto

J0927 Rotenstein, Lisa S. Grade 7, Ventura County

Living Lights from the Sea Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Troy Labnow
School: Medea Creek Middle School, Agoura

J0928 Rueda, Garrett D. Grade 7, San Diego County

Is Horse Manure a Possible Energy Source When Compared to Charcoal, Wood, and Buffalo Manure? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Erica Reynolds
School: Peirce (Olive) Middle School, Ramona

J0929 Shear, Kevin M. Grade 8, San Diego County

Reptile Road Rage: The Effects of Urbanization on Reptiles and Amphibians Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Robert Lovich
School: Marston Middle School, San Diego

J0930 Yerevanian, Alexan I. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

How to Prevent the Effects of Acid Rain Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevork Agopian
School: A.G.B.U. Manoogian Demirdjian School, Canoga Park

J0930 Sinanian, Michael H. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

How to Prevent the Effects of Acid Rain Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevork Agopian
School: A.G.B.U. Manoogian Demirdjian School, Canoga Park

J0931 Suarez, Allison G. Grade 8, Calaveras County

Category Award
Metals Removal by Nature's Biofilter Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David Brainerd
School: Toyon Middle School, Valley Springs

J0932 Tibbett, Daniel L. Grade 8, San Bernardino County

Don't Tread on Me: A Study of the Effects of Off-Road Motorcycles on Mojave Desert Flora Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Mary Ibe
School: Academy for Academic Excellence, Apple Valley

J0933 Torcaso, Tara M. Grade 8, Orange County

What Are the Effects of Pollutants on Aquatic Life? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Cherie England
School: Shorecliffs Middle School, San Clemente

J0934 Vogelsang, Laura A. Grade 7, Humboldt County

Fire, A Force of Nature: The Effect of Ash Leachate on Soil Components Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Diana Skiles
School: Jacoby Creek Elementary School, Bayside

J0935 Westhart, Paul A. Grade 8, Orange County

Category Award
The Effect of Acid Rain on Oil-Degrading Microbes Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Lily Westhart
School: Our Lady Queen of Angeles, Newport Beach

J0936 Williams, Carlisle A. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

How Does Acid Rain Affect the Cell Structure of Spirogyra and Plant Life within Our Ecosystem? Project Abstract
Advisor: Miss Debbie Margulis
School: St. Martin of Tours School, Los Angeles

J0937 Winslow, Jonathan W. Grade 7, San Mateo County

Category Award
Are Our Coastal Streams Safe? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Benjamin Pittenger
School: Cunha (Manuel F.) Intermediate School, Half Moon Bay

J0999 Friedman, Jeffrey C. Grade 8, Humboldt County

Can I Breathe? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Dave LaBolle
School: Sunny Brae Middle School, Arcata