CSSF Category Awards: 2011
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology

Junior Division

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J0525 — First Place

Steven M. Wang, Grade 8
Nanophotothermolysis: IPL Treatment with Targeted AuNP for Colorectal Cancer Therapy Modeled by Monte Carlo Simulations
Advisor: Dr. Ronald Birrell
School: Harker (The) School, San Jose, Santa Clara County

J0512 — Second Place

Saumya R. Keremane, Grade 8
Biochemical Analysis of Color Development in Citrus: Year 2
Advisor: Dr. Richard Lee
School: Earhart (Amelia) Middle School, Riverside, Riverside County

J0503 — Third Place

Glenda Chen, Grade 8
"C-ing" the Hot Potato: Measuring Vitamin C through Iodine Titration
Advisor: Mrs. Emily Hoffman
School: South Pasadena Middle School, South Pasadena, Los Angeles County

J0518 — Fourth Place

Sonam H. Patel, Grade 8
Catalytic Conquest: Exploring the Effect of Temperature, H(2)0(2) Concentration, and Alcohol on Catalase Kinetics
Advisor: Mr. John Briner
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim, Orange County

J0504 — Honorable Mention

Vasiliki S. Courelli, Grade 8
Breaking the Code of Life with Force & Fire: How Extraction Temperature and Mechanical Manipulation Affect DNA Shearing
Advisor: Mr. John Briner
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim, Orange County

J0510 — Honorable Mention

Kerry Anne Haggerty, Grade 8
The Effect of Fat and Protein on Milk Foam
Advisor: Mrs. Leslie Haggerty
School: Hermosa Challenge B, Inglewood, Los Angeles County

J0514 — Honorable Mention

Hagop R. Margossian, Grade 8
Enzyme Catalyzed Reactions: What Affects Their Rates, What Inhibits It?
Advisor: Mrs. Lida Gevorkian
School: Chamlian (Vahan & Anoush) Armenian School, Glendale, Los Angeles County

J0522 — Honorable Mention

Isabella A. Smith, Grade 7
Tracing the Footprints: Exploring Whale DNA
Advisor: Mr. Carlos Lauchu
School: Millikan Middle School, Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles County