CSSF Category Awards: 2009
Toxicology

Junior Division

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J2305 — First Place

Elizabeth de la Torre, Grade 8
The Effect of Ashes on Seed Viability and an Epigeic Worm's Mortality
Advisor: Dr. Nicole Wesley
School: Adams Middle School, Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County

J2303 — Second Place

Susmitha Bhat, Grade 7
Effect of Various Pollutants on the Aquatic Plant, Egeria densa
Advisor: Mr. Raj Ramanatha
School: Miller (Joaquin) Middle School, San Jose, Santa Clara County

J2321 — Third Place

Aradhana Sinha, Grade 8
What Makes Acid Rain Lethal? Effect of Acid Rain and Its Components on Seed Germination
Advisor: Dr. Mona Othman
School: Buena Vista Middle School, Salinas, Monterey County

J2318 — Fourth Place

Matthew P. Reilly, Grade 6
Detergent Effects on Plant Growth
Advisor: Mrs. Sharon Escalona-Olsen
School: American Martyrs School, Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles County

J2310 — Honorable Mention

Caroline E. Lamoureux, Grade 7
Caffeine's Effect on Daphnia's Heart Rate
Advisor: Mr. Duane Lamoureux
School: North Creek Academy, Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County

J2313 — Honorable Mention

Evan R. Lew, Grade 8
Green Fluorescent Protein
Advisor: Dr. John Lew
School: Goleta Valley Junior High School, Goleta, Santa Barbara County