Microbiology

J1301 Aguado, Cynthia Grade 8, Fresno County

Determining the Effects of Temperature Variations and Cooking Times on the Continued Growth of Escherichia coli Bacteria Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Edward Case
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger

J1302 Ahmed, Maliha S. Grade 6, Kern County

Bacterial Content of Milk Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed
School: Carden School of Bakersfield, Bakersfield

J1303 Baldwin, Aubrey L. Grade 7, Riverside County

Category Award
Germs, Infection, Bacteria! Oh My! Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Dolan
School: Marywood Country Day School, Rancho Mirage

J1304 Hartzman, Randi L. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

How Low Will Plankton Go? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ron Pembleton
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara

J1304 Brabson, Alexandra E. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

How Low Will Plankton Go? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ron Pembleton
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara

J1305 Brentano, Karen M. Grade 7, San Diego County

Resistance of Lake Water Biofilms to Ultraviolet Radiation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Theresa McKinney
School: Our Lady of Grace School, El Cajon

J1306 Brothers, Kevin A. Grade 8, San Diego County

Bacterial Levels Compared to Distance from Mission Bay Storm Drains Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. William Brothers
School: Pershing (John J.) Middle School, San Diego

J1307 Church, Elizabeth S. Grade 6, Santa Cruz County

Growth of Water Bottle Bacteria Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Nora Pokalis
School: Valencia Elementary School, Aptos

J1308 Espinoza, Stephanie N. Grade 8, San Bernardino County

Saccharomyces exiguus: Does Our Local Life Cycle Differ from San Francisco? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Holly Bowser
School: Hinkley Middle School, Hinkley

J1309 Franson, David H. Grade 8, San Diego County

Antibiotic Properties in Herbal Tinctures Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Charles Nelson
School: Lewis (Harvey L.) Middle School, San Diego

J1310 Ganesan, Karthik Grade 7, Santa Clara County

Spicy Juices vs. Antibacterial Effect Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Francis Lee
School: Miller (Joaquin) Middle School, San Jose

J1311 Gupta, Tanya Grade 8, Santa Clara County

The Wonders of Antibiotics Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Francis Lee
School: Miller (Joaquin) Middle School, San Jose

J1312 Henry, Joseph J., III Grade 8, Orange County

Bacterial Contamination in Fast Food Drink Ice Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Mackie Cardoos
School: Holy Family Cathedral School, Orange

J1313 Holtz, Dustin J. Grade 7, Humboldt County

Antibacterial Soap: Is It More Effective at Preventing Bacterial Growth than Non-Antibacterial Soap? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Calisa Holm
School: Pacific Union School, Arcata

J1314 Karney-Grobe, Scott L. Grade 7, Orange County

Category Award
Yeasts 'n Sweets Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ron Kaleikau
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim

J1315 Kwa, Jessica W. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Effectiveness of Antibacterial Hand Soaps on E. coli Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Soule'
School: Brightwood Elementary School, Monterey Park

J1316 Lowry, Erin L. Grade 7, Fresno County

Does Garlic Inhibit the Growth of Oral Bacteria? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Shawn Jones
School: Centerville Elementary School, Sanger

J1317 MacEachron, Sarah D. Grade 8, Marin County

Does Fat Content Affect Spoilage Rate of Milk? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Eric Kielich
School: Mount Tamalpais School, Mill Valley

J1318 Maki, Lorin M. Grade 8, Kern County

The Growth of Microscopic Protozoa Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Mary Ann Maki
School: South Fork Union Elementary School, Weldon

J1319 Merz, Clarissa E. Grade 8, Kern County

Raisin' Alcohol Yields: A Study of Ethanol Production by Different Yeast Strains Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Linda Stanley
School: Norris Middle School, Bakersfield

J1320 Muirheid, Kelli M. Grade 6, Fresno County

Is Punica granatum an Effective Antibacterial against Escherichia coli? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Gary Cohagan
School: Valley Oak Elementary, Fresno

J1321 Nguyen, Oanh K. Grade 8, Fresno County

Category Award
Varying Concentrations of Ginkgolic Acid Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Pete Chilpigian
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis

J1322 Noguchi, Jonathan Grade 7, Orange County

North American Vectors of the West Nile Virus Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Roy Kaleikau
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim

J1323 Pachelbel, Sara J.W. Grade 8, Fresno County

Lysozyme vs. Odor Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Jeff Hodges
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis

J1324 Platel, Arthur G. Grade 8, San Diego County

Does Ocean Temperature Affect the Microbial Degradation of Oil Spills? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Caryn Hoffman
School: Rancho Del Rey Middle School, Chula Vista

J1325 Rotenstein, Lisa S. Grade 8, Ventura County

Using Earth Derived Antibiotics to Effectively Inhibit Staphylococcus aureus Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Troy Labnow
School: Medea Creek Middle School, Oak Park

J1326 Salyer, Caroline G. Grade 7, Monterey County

Don't Spoil Your Appetite! Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mike Arquin
School: Santa Catalina (Upper and Lower) School, Monterey

J1327 Sarkaria, Taylor J. Grade 8, San Diego County

Hand Washing: A Thing of the Past? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas

J1328 Sheldon, Nicole B. Grade 6, Humboldt County

Bacteria to the Future Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Burton Neiman
School: Redway Elementary School, Redway

J1329 Shinaver, Barbara A. Grade 6, Fresno County

Comparing Bacterial Growth in Various Types of Natural Baby Foods Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Twila Young
School: Sanger Academy Charter School, Sanger

J1330 Smith, Jennifer B. Grade 7, Humboldt County

Clean Hands? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Diana Skiles
School: Jacoby Creek Elementary School, Bayside

J1331 Stewart, Quinn Y. Grade 6, Orange County

Does the Type of Water Purification Method Affect the Amount of Bacteria in Lake or Stream Water? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Jodie Rosser
School: Meadow Park Elementary School, Irvine

J1332 Strege, Eric W. Grade 7, Riverside County

Herbs and Organics: Bacterial Inhibitors? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Robert Finnell
School: Glenn (John) Middle School, Indio

J1333 Zellman, Peter A. Grade 8, Mendocino County

How Do Different Temperatures Affect the Fermentation Rate of Yeast? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Daniel Armanino
School: St. Mary of the Angels, Ukiah

J1333 Thomas, John Grade 8, Mendocino County

How Do Different Temperatures Affect the Fermentation Rate of Yeast? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Daniel Armanino
School: St. Mary of the Angels, Ukiah

J1334 Thompson, Alex J. Grade 7, Kern County

Category Award
Do Different Types of Manure Affect the Growth of Microorganisms? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Ana Williams
School: Standard Middle School, Bakersfield

J1335 Tune, Jessica L. Grade 8, Tuolumne County

Bacteria Breath Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. James Loughmiller
School: Twain Harte Elementary, Twain Harte

J1336 Yaw, Catherine K. Grade 8, Ventura County

Are You Eating Bacteria? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Frank Percival
School: Fremont (John C.) Intermediate School, Oxnard

J1337 Youssefian, Argen Grade 7, Los Angeles County

How Do Additives Affect the Growth of Microorganisms? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Jaklin Baranian
School: Chamlian (Vahan & Anoush) Armenian School, Glendale