Microbiology

S1301 Amalsad, Anahita M. Grade 10, Orange County

Which One: Shopping Cart Handles, Doorknobs, or Drinking Fountain Handles Contains the Most Bacteria? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. James DeJovine
School: Connelly (Cornelia) School of the Holy Child, Anaheim

S1302 Chan, Evelyn K. Grade 10, San Diego County

The Effects of Ash from Local Wildfires on Phytoplankton Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Victoria Coordt
School: Torrey Pines High School, Encinitas

S1303 Concho, Daniel J. Grade 12, San Bernardino County

Effects of Rhythm of Reproductive Rates of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Suzan Kypriotis
School: Barstow High School, Barstow

S1304 Dick, Virginia R. Grade 11, San Diego County

The Application of a Clay Flocculate in Mitigating a Harmful Algae Bloom: Effects on the Growth of Mytilus edulus Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Sylvia Maas
School: Point Loma Senior High School, San Diego

S1305 Phan, Willie Grade 11, Los Angeles County

Microorganisms in Soy-Oil Based Biodiesel Fuel Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Allen Jang
School: Gabrielino High School, San Gabriel

S1305 Diep, Bonnie A. Grade 11, Los Angeles County

Microorganisms in Soy-Oil Based Biodiesel Fuel Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Winters
School: Gabrielino High School, San Gabriel

S1307 Erlick, Mariah R. Grade 10, Mendocino County

Category Award
Inducing Ultraviolet Light Resistance in E. coli Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Tim Hanna
School: Willits Charter School, Willits

S1308 Goux, Hippolyte Grade 10, Riverside County

The Effect of Anthropogenic Atmospheric Nitrogen Deposition on Southern California Microbial Forest Flora Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Katherine Atkinson
School: North (John Wesley) High School, Riverside

S1309 Granville, Sha Reese M. Grade 10, Los Angeles County

S. cerevisiae, Bioindicator of the 21st Century: How Safe Is Our Water Supply? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Patricia Jimenez
School: Bell Gardens High School, Bell Gardens

S1310 Harrison, Allie I. Grade 10, Monterey County

Identification of an Unknown Pathogen Causing Crown Rot in Castroville Artichokes, Cynara scolymus Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Theresa Harrison
School: Salinas High School, Salinas

S1311 Havens, Jacqueline M. Grade 11, Orange County

Isolation, Identification, and Characterization of Four Antibiotic-Resistant Soil Bacteria Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. David Gardiner
School: Costa Mesa High School, Costa Mesa

S1312 Lozano, Ken Leonard M. Grade 9, Orange County

Antibiotic Like Effects of Garlic, Onion, and Ginger against Bacillus cereus Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Joji Lozano
School: Covenant Christian School ISP, Orange

S1313 Mellert, Jamie E. Grade 9, Los Angeles County

Assessment of Enteric Oral Flora of Dogs Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Jill Moeller
School: Palos Verdes High School, Palos Verdes Estates

S1314 Milne, Carynn M. Grade 12, Santa Cruz County

What Inspired Alfred Hitchcock? Toxic Phytoplankton Monitoring Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Jane Orbuch
School: San Lorenzo Valley High School, Felton

S1315 Nguyen, Oanh K. Grade 9, Fresno County

Varying Concentrations of Bilobol and Cardanol Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Venetia Collier
School: Buchanan (Floyd B.) High School, Clovis

S1316 Nikaien, Laila M. Grade 10, Kern County

The Effect of Ultraviolet Light on Yeast Colonies Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Lewis
School: Desert High School, Edwards

S1317 Ong, Cecilia T. Grade 11, Orange County

The Use of Potassium Release Electrodes to Detect Bacterial Cell Death Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bob Ferazzi
School: University High School, Irvine

S1318 Ong, Su F. Grade 11, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Effects of Phosphate on the Biological Processes of Trichodesmium: Links to Reducing Global Warming Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Armando Gonzales
School: California Academy of Mathematics & Science, Carson

S1319 Phillips, Rachel L. Grade 9, Monterey County

Let's Blow Up Balloons with Culture: A study of Saccharomyces cerevisiae under Different Environmental Conditions Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Pam Durkee
School: York School, Monterey

S1320 Selbicky, Rachelle N. Grade 10, Monterey County

Variations in Phytoplankton and Zooplankton Abundance between Three Sampling Sites Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Christine Elder
School: Notre Dame High School, Salinas

S1321 Solow, Kaleigh E. Grade 10, Orange County

The Bacteriological Study of Bacteria from Public Restrooms Transferred onto Hands Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Nakaue
School: Woodbridge High School, Irvine

S1322 Sousa, Nicole A. Grade 11, Santa Clara County

Category Award
Commensal E. coli Mutants, Biotypes, and You Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Belinda Schmahl
School: Notre Dame High School, San Jose

S1323 Thai, David V. Grade 12, Santa Clara County

Bioactive Compounds in Marine Bacteria Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mark Okuda
School: Silver Creek High School, San Jose

S1324 Tom, Ariane C. Grade 9, Riverside County

Plant Immunology: Do Bacteria on the Surface of Leaves Protect Them from Fungi? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Robert Michalka
School: North (John Wesley) High School, Riverside

S1326 Wang, Jennifer C. Grade 12, Los Angeles County

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

S1327 Ward, Melissa A. Grade 10, Monterey County

Identifying and Treating Bovine Mastitis Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kim Robinson
School: Notre Dame High School, Salinas

S1328 Zere, Alexander N. Grade 12, San Diego County

The Effectiveness of Antibacterial Agents on Different Types of Bacteria Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Todd Linke
School: Mount Miguel High School, Spring Valley