Environmental Engineering

S0801 Catalano, Gina G. Grade 9, Monterey County

The Effect of Earthworms on Fire-induced Hydrophobic Soils Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Theresa Harrison
School: Salinas High School, Salinas

S0802 Fukumoto, Lauren E. Grade 9, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Measurement of Indoor Radon Concentrations in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Jill Moeller
School: Palos Verdes High School, Palos Verdes Estates

S0803 Kadakia, Saloni P. Grade 11, Los Angeles County

Aureococcus anophagefferens, Toxic Algal Blooms in United States Waters: Control, Prevention, and Mitigation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Peter Starodub
School: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estate

S0804 Kaladjian, Albert Grade 10, Los Angeles County

Using Ferric Hydroxide to Filter Out Bacteria from Water Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Albert Kaladjian
School: Dickranian (Arshag T.C.A.) Armenian School, Los Angeles

S0805 Kandarian, Brandon S. Grade 11, Fresno County

Determination & Elimination of the Toxic Effects of Fire-Retardants on Oncorynchnus mykiss in Aquatic Ecosystems Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Venitia Collier
School: Buchanan (Floyd B.) High School, Clovis

S0806 McPeak, Amy M. Grade 12, Los Angeles County

The Implementation of Recycling at Retail Businesses Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Peter Starodub
School: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estate

S0807 Miko, Joshua B. Grade 11, Riverside County

The Bioremediation of Hydrocarbon Contaminated Soil Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Vince Rosse
School: Rubidoux High School, Riverside

S0808 Millian, Carley G. Grade 10, Orange County

PCR Detection in Genetically Modified Foods Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Don Ryan
School: Costa Mesa High School, Costa Mesa

S0809 Nakaba, Katherine E. Grade 9, Los Angeles County

2-Yr Study: Sandcrabs, Sandpipers, Pollution: Factors Affecting Sandcrab & Sandpiper Populations in SM Bay and LA Harbor Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Peter Starodub
School: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estate

S0810 Nemeth, Marcey E. Grade 9, Kern County

Wave Break Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Naureen Fielding
School: Mojave Senior High School, Mojave

S0810 Thang, Karen Grade 9, Kern County

Wave Break Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Naureen Fielding
School: Mojave Senior High School, Mojave

S0811 Pilegard, Greg C. Grade 9, Fresno County

Taming the Fury of the Wind: Investigating the Use of Biodegradable Products to Suppress Fugitive Dust Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Trevor Reis
School: Clovis East High School, Clovis

S0812 Simmons, Joshua H. Grade 10, San Bernardino County

The Effects of Water on a Hillside Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Steve Levy
School: Upland High School, Upland

S0813 Wang, Jennifer C. Grade 11, Los Angeles County

Category Award
The Effect of a Soluble Calcium Solution on an Aquatic Plant's Ability to Withstand Global Warming Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Peter Starodub
School: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estate

S0814 Westhart, Paul A. Grade 9, Orange County

The Effect of a Biopreparation on Oil Degrading Microbes under Low Temperature Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Lily Westhart
School: Mater Dei High School, Santa Ana

S0815 Woolsey, Brandee L. Grade 9, Los Angeles County

How Does Runoff Affect the Growth and Development of Artemia nyos, Sea Monkeys? Project Abstract
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Reseda Senior High School, Reseda

S0816 Wright, Robert G. Grade 9, Monterey County

Water, Water, Everywhere, but Not a Drop to Drink: Portable Desalination Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Pam Durkee
School: York School, Monterey

S0817 Yam, Robin K. Grade 9, Alameda County

The Effects of Chemical Fertilizer vs. Legumes Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Beth Christopherson
School: Piedmont High School, Piedmont

S0818 Yanamadala, Vijay Grade 12, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Eutrophication Control with Ion Exchange Filters and Accelerated Denitrification in Fresh Water: Bacterial Analysis Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Peter Starodub
School: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estate

S0819 Young, Geoffrey D. Grade 11, Orange County

One Man's Trash is Another Man's Treasure: The Conversion of Cellulosic Municipal Waste to Ethanol Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Robert Ferazzi
School: University High School, Irvine

S0820 Zylstra, Hastin L. Grade 10, San Bernardino County

Salt Cedar, and Its Effects on the Mojave River Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. John Nyhoff
School: Academy for Academic Excellence, Apple Valley

S0899 Samra, Shamsher S. Grade 11, Fresno County

Category Award
Heat of Condensation: A Natural Source of Protective Heat: A Third Year Study Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Wayne Garabedian
School: Clovis West High School, Fresno