Microbiology

J1301 Alexanian, Talar A. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Do Different Amounts of Aloe Vera Have an Effect on Bacterial Inhibition? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Anahid Kazarians
School: Chamlian (Vahan & Anoush) Armenian School, Glendale

J1302 Bhat, Sudarshan (Sudi) R. Grade 8, Santa Clara County

Do Not Drink That Water Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Laura Bixby
School: Miller (Joaquin) Middle School, San Jose

J1303 Binsley, Paige L. Grade 8, Ventura County

Could Spicy Food Be Safer to Eat? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Rita Armstrong
School: Los Cerritos Middle School, Thousand Oaks

J1304 Brostek, Gregory J.C. Grade 7, Orange County

Natural or Pharmaceutical: Which Works Best? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Julie Warren
School: Pegasus Middle School, Huntington Beach

J1305 Carson, Nathaniel S. Grade 6, Santa Cruz County

How Much Longer Does It Take Bread with Preservatives to Grow Mold Than It Takes Bread without Preservatives? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Kim West
School: Mountain Elementary School, Soquel

J1306 Case, Michael M. Grade 8, Fresno County

Determining the Development and Transferability of Bacteria from One Piece of Athletic Equipment to Another Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Edward Case
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger

J1307 Chavez, Gustavo A. Grade 8, San Diego County

Category Award
What Are the Effects of Different Humidity Levels on Mold Growth? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bruce Peterson
School: Rincon Middle School, Escondido

J1308 Cheung, Gordon M. Grade 7, Santa Clara County

Brushing with Bacteria Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Vivian Flora
School: Piedmont Middle School, San Jose

J1308 Huynh, Erik V. Grade 7, Santa Clara County

Brushing with Bacteria Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Vivian Flora
School: Piedmont Middle School, San Jose

J1308 Lin, Jimmy Grade 7, Santa Clara County

Brushing with Bacteria Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Vivian Flora
School: Piedmont Middle School, San Jose

J1309 Crayk-Bonde, Taya S. Grade 8, San Bernardino County

Will the Growth of the Microorganisms Bacteria and Mold Be Inhibited by Various Sources of Illumination? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Alan Valentine
School: Apple Valley Middle School, Apple Valley

J1310 Elder, Ashley A. Grade 8, San Diego County

Electromagnetic Radiation on Saccharomyces: Do EMF's Affect Yeast Growth? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Sally Sondreal
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego

J1311 Faust, Aubrey L. Grade 7, Humboldt County

Moonmilk: The Next Miracle Cure? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Diana Skiles
School: Jacoby Creek Elementary School, Bayside

J1312 Fretz, Leanne T. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

Ailing Roses Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Frank Kinnaman
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara

J1313 Fuster, Jeremy A. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

GSI: Bacteria A Gram Stain Investigation: The Number and Type of Bacteria on Frequently Touched Surfaces at School Project Abstract
Advisor: Miss Toni Stolo
School: St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Encino

J1314 Hufnagel, Demetra H. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

The Effect of Far Infrared on the Growth of Mold Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Norman Brennan
School: Mirman School for Gifted Children, Los Angeles

J1315 Jardini, Gabrielle E. Grade 6, Monterey County

Yeast: The Fungus Among Us Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Carolyn Starmer
School: Buena Vista Middle School, Salinas

J1316 Kim, Joyce D.H. Grade 7, San Diego County

Assessment of Bacteria Growth in Backwashed Open and Pop-Up Cap Bottles Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Debbie Culley
School: Santa Fe Christian Community School, Solana Beach

J1317 Lee, Sean J. Grade 7, Orange County

Plants vs. Bacteria Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Roy Kaleikau
School: Fairmont Preparatory Academy, Anaheim

J1318 Malone, Hannah E. Grade 7, Santa Cruz County

The Life and Times of Red Algae Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Heidi Moore
School: Kirby (Georgiana Bruce) Preparatory High Sch, Santa Cruz

J1319 Mandel, Alex P. Grade 8, Santa Cruz County

Category Award
Using Solar Energy to Make Drinking Water Safe Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Carol Foote
School: Pacific Collegiate School, Santa Cruz

J1320 Maruggi, Chiara Grade 8, San Diego County

Does the Sun Intensity Affect the pH in Water? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Hilde Van Den Bergh
School: Oak Valley Middle School, San Diego

J1321 Medeiros, Mary E. Grade 6, San Benito County

Will The 10-Second Rule Save Food in the Nick of Time? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Laurie Marcus
School: Tres Pinos Union Elementary School, Hollister

J1322 Melkonian, Michael P. Grade 7, Fresno County

Testing Various Substances in Inhibiting Bacteria Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Susan Wright
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger

J1323 Neilsen-Robbins, Rebecca D. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

Category Award
Which Building Materials Are Most Resistant to Mold Growth? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Stephanie Wilkinson
School: Santa Barbara Junior High School, Santa Barbara

J1324 Ng, Phoebe G. Grade 7, Ventura County

The Life Saver: The Easiest Way to Reduce Your Medical Bill Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Paul Ng
School: Los Cerritos Middle School, Thousand Oaks

J1325 Nishikawa, Sara L. Grade 7, Orange County

Bacteria Be Gone! Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Linda Brooks
School: Plaza Vista School, Irvine

J1326 Pace, Kylie B. Grade 7, Humboldt County

A Real Mouthful Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Diana Skiles
School: Jacoby Creek Elementary School, Bayside

J1327 Pamula, Ashish B. Grade 7, Riverside County

Category Award
Herbs: Do They Prevent Periodontal Disease, or Do They Just Sound Healthy? Phase II Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Sujatha Pamula
School: Landmark Middle School, Moreno Valley

J1328 Saba, George J. Grade 7, San Mateo County

You Dropped It, Now What Do You Do? The Effectiveness of Common Cleaning Methods on the Reduction of E. coli Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Maryanne Roger
School: Notre Dame Elementary School, Belmont

J1329 Schenk, Lior I. Grade 7, Orange County

Save Your Teeth! Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Roy Kaleikau
School: Fairmont Preparatory Academy, Anaheim

J1330 Shahmirian, Sarine G. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Dandelions vs. Antibiotics Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Nanor Markarian
School: A.G.B.U. Manoogian Demirdjian School, Canoga Park

J1331 Silvers, Jessica S. Grade 8, San Diego County

"Let Us" Find Out How Much Bacteria Is in Lettuce Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Julie Reynolds
School: San Diego (Soille) Hebrew Day School, San Diego

J1332 Strub, Kiana M. Grade 8, San Diego County

Bacillus cereus + Essential Oils = ??? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bruce Peterson
School: Rincon Middle School, Escondido

J1333 Tang-Quan, David K. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

The Effects of Sodium Nitrate on the Growth Rate of Microalgae Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Stephanie Richardson
School: Ridgecrest Intermediate School, Rancho Palos Verdes

J1334 Weatherly, Miranda M. Grade 6, San Benito County

Bacteria in the Cafeteria Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Dimitry Stamm
School: San Juan Elementary School, San Juan Bautista

J1335 Winslow, Michael T. Grade 8, San Mateo County

How Common Are Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ian Kastelic
School: Cunha (Manuel F.) Intermediate School, Half Moon Bay

J1336 Yeghiazarian, Nicole E. Grade 6, Los Angeles County

What Lurks in the Lockers? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Nanor Markarian
School: A.G.B.U. Manoogian Demirdjian School, Canoga Park

J1336 Zarifian, Anais Grade 6, Los Angeles County

What Lurks in the Lockers? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Nanor Markarian
School: A.G.B.U. Manoogian Demirdjian School, Canoga Park

J1337 Zia, Noreen Grade 8, Orange County

Revenge of the Microbes: How Bacterial Resistance Is Weakening the Antibiotic Miracle Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Nehad Ahmed
School: Orange Crescent School, Garden Grove