Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)

J0901 Aggarwal, Sonya Grade 6, Santa Clara County

Got Water? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Francis Lee
School: Miller (Joaquin) Middle School, San Jose

J0902 Allison, Jonathan R. Grade 8, Orange County

It's Raining, It's Pouring, the Radishes Are Growing: Chemical Analysis of Rainwater for the Nation's Food Production Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Tracy Diaz
School: Acaciawood College Preparatory Academy, Anaheim

J0903 Bergmann, Lauren M. Grade 7, San Diego County

Reuse It or Lose It: The Effect of Recycled Water on Grass and Flowering Plants Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Culley
School: Santa Fe Christian Community School, Solana Beach

J0904 Cox, Rosalind N. Grade 7, Butte County

Water Quality of Big Chico Creek Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Anne Stephens
School: Bidwell Junior High School, Chico

J0905 Datta, Sanjit Grade 7, Los Angeles County

Madrona Marsh Microbes Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Robert Carr
School: Ridgecrest Intermediate School, Rancho Palos Verdes

J0906 Dong, Tricia K. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

When It Rains, It Pours: Does the Rain Affect the pH and Salinity of Our Local Beach Water? Project Abstract
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Madrona Middle School, Torrance

J0907 Downer, Savannah R. Grade 6, San Bernardino County

Category Award
Mojave Precipitation Records Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mark Timm
School: Kingston Elementary, Hesperia

J0908 Feeny, Dana A. Grade 7, San Mateo County

Category Award
The Receding Night: The Effect of Artificial Light on the Migration Pattern of Daphnia Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. William Dolyniuk
School: Woodside Elementary School, Woodside

J0909 Fiori, Olivia G. Grade 6, San Benito County

Are You Sick of Surfing? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Dimetri Stamm
School: San Juan Elementary School, San Juan Bautista

J0910 Gessow, Danielle J. Grade 8, San Mateo County

The Devastating Effects of Oil Spills Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bill Dolyniuk
School: Woodside Elementary School, Woodside

J0911 Gopinath, Dhruv K. Grade 8, San Diego County

Does Man-Made Pollution Affect the Hydrological Cycle? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego

J0912 Gushansky, Michael A. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

The Effect of Pollution on Bacteria Levels Along the Los Angeles River Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Craig Campbell
School: Sierra Canyon Middle School, Chatsworth

J0913 Harrington, Kayla M. Grade 7, San Mateo County

My Creek's Trout Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Whitney Cohen
School: Pescadero Middle School, Pescadero

J0914 Heiskell, Alexandra L. Grade 7, Monterey County

Water Pollution Outbreak? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Peter Arquin
School: Santa Catalina (Upper and Lower) School, Monterey

J0915 Henry, Marshall C. Grade 6, Tuolumne County

How Can We Help Prevent Diseases from Being Spread Far and Wide? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Colleen Henry
School: Sonora Elementary School, Sonora

J0916 Kantor, Amanda C. Grade 7, Orange County

Acid Rain: Friend or Foe? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Julie Warren
School: St. Margaret's Episcopal School, San Juan Capistrano

J0917 Kasper, Jaye M. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

How Does the Presence or Absence of Iceplant Affect the Growth of Dune Buckwheat Plants in the Ballona Wetlands? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Jean Gasca
School: Westchester Neighborhood School, Westchester

J0918 Lanier, Alison E. Grade 8, Fresno County

Category Award
Comparison of Commercial Logs: pH and Airborne Particulates Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Brent Lanier
School: Kastner (George W.) Intermediate School, Fresno

J0919 Lewis, Kiel T. Grade 6, Ventura County

How Safe Is the Air for Children Who Play Outdoor Sports? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Lynn Klinger
School: Colina Middle School, Thousand Oaks

J0920 McEvilly, Melissa L. Grade 8, San Diego County

How Clean Is the San Dieguito River? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Robert McEvilly
School: Diegueno Middle School, Encinitas

J0921 McFadden, Dane L. Grade 8, Ventura County

The Effects of Harmful Bacteria on Ocean Plankton Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David Sheaks
School: St. Paul's Parish Day School, Ventura

J0922 McGuire, Garrett S. Grade 8, San Bernardino County

Breathless in Chino: The Relationship Between Seasonal Air Quality, Weather, and Respiratory Problems in Children Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Jacquelyn Wendling
School: Magnolia Junior High School, Chino

J0923 Merrill, Lauren T. Grade 8, Kern County

How Wet Does It Get? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Alex Merrill
School: Heritage Academy, Bakersfield

J0924 Nelson, Kathryn D. Grade 8, Orange County

The Quiet Pond Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Felicia Campos
School: St. Bonaventure Catholic School, Huntington Beach

J0925 Norris, Evan M. Grade 8, Kern County

Gas Stations vs. Soil Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Laura Ryan
School: Lakeside Elementary School, Bakersfield

J0926 Riedelsheimer, Daniela T. Grade 6, Fresno County

Comparing the Contamination Rate and Turbidity Level of Different Wood Ashes in Water Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Carl Gong
School: Quail Lake Charter School, Clovis

J0927 Simpkins, Taylor Grade 7, Orange County

Category Award
Industry's Foul Little Secret: Pre-Production Plastics Found on Beaches Come Directly from Industrial Sources Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Matthew Edmondson
School: Pegasus Middle School, Huntington Beach

J0928 Tamaki, Kristi M. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

Can Mother Nature Clean Her Water? Project Abstract
Advisor: Miss Debra West
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara

J0929 Tessler, Elena M. Grade 7, Humboldt County

Water Quality in Klopp Lake Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Calisa Holm
School: Pacific Union School, Arcata

J0930 Yanamadala, Swati Grade 7, Los Angeles County

The Remediating Effect of Ludwigia peploides and Aeration on Cultural Eutrophication Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Martin Byhower
School: Chadwick School, Palos Verdes

J0999 Anders, Ryan D. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Are the Arsenic Levels in Wood Products Hazardous to Our Health? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Chris Bautista
School: Chaminade Preparatory Middle School, Chatsworth