2005 Category Winners in
Microbiology

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First Place: S1310

Huppert, Laura A. Grade 11, Alameda County
Do Livestock Antibiotics Affect Soil Bacteria?
Advisor: Mr. Michael Geluardi
School: Piedmont High School, Piedmont

Second Place: S1318

Ong, Su F. Grade 12, Los Angeles County
Effects of Atmospheric CO(2) on the Nitrogen Production Capabilities of Trichodesmium
Advisor: Mr. Almanzo Gonzales
School: California Academy of Mathematics & Science, Carson

Third Place: S1303

Amiri, Sarah-Marie Grade 12, Santa Barbara County
The Effects of Upwelling, Eutrophication, and Trace Metals on the Bloom Dynamics of Pseudo-nitzschia
Advisor: Mr. Scott Simon
School: San Marcos Senior High School, Santa Barbara

Honorable Mention: S1304

Banka, Ruchi Grade 11, Fresno County
The Effect of Electromagnetism on the Competency of Escherichia coli
Advisor: Mrs. Rebecca Avants
School: Clovis West High School, Fresno