CSSF Category Awards: 2007
Pharmacology/ Toxicology

Junior Division

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J1530 — First Place

Wesley I. Soo Hoo, Grade 8
A Bioassay Detecting Pesticide Toxicity using Artemia salina
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County

J1531 — Second Place

Catherine Soto, Grade 8
How Does Living with a Smoker Affect Lung Functions in Children (Age 12-14) throughout the Four Seasons of the Year?
Advisor: Mr. Larry Simonsen
School: Hollenbeck Math, Science, Technology Magnet, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

J1511 — Third Place

Geena N. Garabedian, Grade 8
Aquatic Herbicides: Wanted vs. Unwanted Effects
Advisor: Ms. Kendia Herrington
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis, Fresno County

J1506 — Fourth Place

Brenna A. Callero, Grade 8
Mosquito Larvae Beware! An Eco-friendly Approach to the Elimination of Mosquito Larvae
Advisor: Mr. John Dilworth
School: La Reina High School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County

J1503 — Honorable Mention

James P. Beattie, Grade 7
Butterflies over Pollution
Advisor: Mrs. Darla Directo
School: St. Hyacinth Academy, San Jacinto, Riverside County

J1505 — Honorable Mention

Gregory J.C. Brostek, Grade 8
Plant Cancer: Can It Be Treated?
Advisor: Mr. Matthew Edmondson
School: Pegasus Middle School, Huntington Beach, Orange County

J1512 — Honorable Mention

Colin M. Gavin, Grade 8
The Effects of Nanoscale Particles on Mammalian Cell Viability
Advisor: Ms. Dawn O'Connor
School: Ascencion Solorsano Middle School, Gilroy, Santa Clara County

J1516 — Honorable Mention

Casey A. LaMar, Grade 8
Caffeine: Is It Just Not for Breakfast Any More?
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J1529 — Honorable Mention

Ravital Solomon, Grade 8
Wishy Washy Water
Advisor: Mrs. Sadhana R. Neurgaonkar
School: La Reina High School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County