CSSF Category Awards: 2011
Chemistry

Junior Division

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J0610 — First Place

Nitya Mani, Grade 8
Can Jatropha Oil Be Converted into a Usable and Cost-Efficient Green Alternative Fuel?
Advisor: Mrs. Belinda Schmahl
School: Miller (Joaquin) Middle School, San Jose, Santa Clara County

J0608 — Second Place

Hailey C. Loehde-Woolard, Grade 8
Saccharification of Cellulose to Produce Ethanol, a Sustainable Liquid Fuel, Year Two: Next Gen. Enzymes & Pretreatment
Advisor: Mrs. Sherri Kilkenny
School: Mission Hill Junior High School, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County

J0617 — Third Place

Zachary P. Sercel, Grade 6
Your Morning Cup of Coffee! Solubility of Caffeine in Various Organic Solvents
Advisor: Mr. Jeff Fox
School: Sky Mountain Charter School, Placerville, El Dorado County

J0614 — Fourth Place

Stephanie Reese C. Rillon, Grade 8
Emily Yan, Grade 8
A Sticky Situation: Corn Syrup's Angle of Polarization
Advisor: Mrs. Barbara MacLaughlin
School: Miller (Frank A.) Middle School, Riverside, Riverside County

J0619 — Honorable Mention

Jacqueline L. Staiger, Grade 7
Dyeing for M&M's
Advisor: Mrs. Becky Wilson
School: St. John's Lutheran School, Bakersfield, Kern County