2004 Category Winners in
Microbiology

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First Place: S1307

Erlick, Mariah R. Grade 10, Mendocino County
Inducing Ultraviolet Light Resistance in E. coli
Advisor: Mr. Tim Hanna
School: Willits Charter School, Willits

Second Place: S1322

Sousa, Nicole A. Grade 11, Santa Clara County
Commensal E. coli Mutants, Biotypes, and You
Advisor: Mrs. Belinda Schmahl
School: Notre Dame High School, San Jose

Third Place: S1318

Ong, Su F. Grade 11, Los Angeles County
Effects of Phosphate on the Biological Processes of Trichodesmium: Links to Reducing Global Warming
Advisor: Mr. Armando Gonzales
School: California Academy of Mathematics & Science, Carson

Honorable Mention: S1326

Wang, Jennifer C. Grade 12, Los Angeles County
The Effect of a Calcium Solution on an Aquatic Plant's Ability to Withstand Acid Rain
Advisor: Mr. Peter Starodub
School: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estate