CSSF Project Listings: 2009
Product Science (Biological)
Junior Division
- J2101
- Emily E. Barron, Grade 8
Do Debbie Meyer Green Bags Really Work to Preserve Fruits and Vegetables?
Advisor: Mrs. Jelica Campos
School: St. Bonaventure Catholic School, Huntington Beach, Orange County
- J2102
- Celeste M. Carrillo Salado, Grade 7
Got Tears? Get Milk!
Advisor: Miss Dominque Bartoughian
School: Saint Joseph Academy, San Marcos, San Diego County
- J2103
- Camila R. Dadabhoy, Grade 6
Got Electrolytes?
Advisor: Mr. Ershad Khan
School: Orange Crescent School, Garden Grove, Orange County
- J2104 — Honorable Mention
- Diego A. Denis-Arrue, Grade 6
Microbe Busters
Advisor: Mr. Joseph Lucido
School: Liddell (Norman) Elementary, Fresno, Fresno County
- J2105 — Fourth Place
- Kristy M. Drutman, Grade 8
Hairy Situation
Advisor: Ms. Christina Fisher
School: Raney (Letha) Intermediate School, Corona, Riverside County
- J2106 — Honorable Mention
- Garrett P. Fortner, Grade 6
Peanut: The Invisible Danger
Advisor: Ms. Michelle Stone
School: Pinecrest Elementary School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County
- J2107
- Kendra R. Hoffman, Grade 8
Hand Sanitizing vs. Hand Washing
Advisor: Mrs. Carol Evans
School: Santa Catalina (Upper and Lower) School, Monterey, Monterey County
- J2108 — Honorable Mention
- Dane F. Holmsky, Grade 8
Does the Fat Content in Dairy Affect Its Taste?
Advisor: Mr. Bud Smith
School: All Saints' Episcopal Day School, Carmel, Monterey County
- J2109
- Thomas W. Howell, Grade 8
How Clean Is Your Countertop?
Advisor: Ms. Lucinda Hitchner
School: Cunha (Manuel F.) Intermediate School, Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County
- J2110 — Third Place
- Charlie J. Hughes, Grade 8
Analyzing the Accuracies of Natural vs. Chemical Mosquito Repellents When Mixed with Paint
Advisor: Mrs. Jewely Lopez-Lickey
School: Sanger Academy Charter School, Sanger, Fresno County
- J2111
- Mohamed A. Ibrahim, Grade 6
Which One to Use?
Advisor: Mrs. April Wishek
School: New Horizon School, Pasadena, Los Angeles County
- J2112
- Kaylina J. Jacuinde, Grade 8
Which Solution Will Preserve a Cut Rose the Longest?
Advisor: Mrs. Maria Welbourne
School: Columbia Middle School, Adelanto, San Bernardino County
- J2113
- Joshua P. Kisbye, Grade 7
Comparing the Effectiveness of Toothpaste Brands on Minimizing Tooth Decay
Advisor: Mrs. Jewely Lopez-Lickey
School: Sanger Academy Charter School, Sanger, Fresno County
- J2114
- Hafsah A. Lakhany, Grade 6
Your Carpet: The Unexpected Culprit
Advisor: Mrs. Farah Lakhany
School: Orange Crescent School, Garden Grove, Orange County
- J2115
- Janelle Lew, Grade 7
Bagged Lettuce: Convenience or Killer?
Advisor: Mr. Eddie Ozawa
School: St. Martin of Tours School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
- J2116
- Kyle N. Markfield, Grade 6
The Toxic and Non-Toxic Cleaning Wars
Advisor: Ms. Tracy Young
School: Sacred Heart Parish School, Hollister, San Benito County
- J2117 — First Place
- Jenna R. McMane, Grade 8
Consistency Counts: Comparing the Results of Blood Glucose Meters
Advisor: Mrs. Stacey Lerma
School: Vista Heights Middle School, Moreno Valley, Riverside County
- J2118
- Ali B. Ozgur, Grade 6
Healing Power: Past or Present
Advisor: Mrs. April Wishek
School: New Horizon School, Pasadena, Los Angeles County
- J2119
- Olivia D. Partone, Grade 6
Bacteria: Don't Love It, but Leave It!
Advisor: Mr. Jeffrey Broaddus
School: Columbia Union School, Columbia, Tuolumne County
- J2120
- Alaina R. Petlewski, Grade 8
Home Is Where the Heartburn Ends? Home Remedies for Acid Indigestion
Advisor: Ms. Tonya Rousseau
School: St. Paul's Middle School, Visalia, Tulare County
- J2121
- Mitzi H. Pierson, Grade 8
The Dirt on Soap
Advisor: Mr. Bruce Potter
School: Laytonville Middle School, Laytonville, Mendocino County
- J2122 — Second Place
- Mike M. Pilegard, Grade 7
Is It Easy Being "Green"? Comparing "Green" and Conventional Cleaners on Environmental Impact, Quality, and Cost
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Pilegard
School: Central Valley Home School, Kingsburg, Fresno County
- J2123
- Ariana N. Rupp, Grade 6
The Effect of Mascara on Contact Lens Disinfection
Advisor: Mrs. Donna Harbison
School: Holy Trinity School, San Pedro, Los Angeles County
- J2124
- Kenna R. Sandberg, Grade 8
External Orange Damage
Advisor: Mrs. Nikki Luckin
School: Fairmont Elementary School, Sanger, Fresno County
- J2125 — Honorable Mention
- Jacquelyn D. Shoults, Grade 7
It's Not Easy Being Green
Advisor: Ms. Nadia Oggiano
School: St. Anne School, Laguna Niguel, Orange County
- J2126 — Honorable Mention
- Bailey K. VanOmmeren, Grade 8
Got Mold?
Advisor: Mrs. Cynthia Vodraska
School: Sequoia Middle School, Newbury Park, Ventura County
- J2127
- Crista R. Walters, Grade 6
Is Green Clean or Mean?
Advisor: Mrs. Michele Waggoner
School: Mesa Union Junior High School, Somis, Ventura County
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