CSSF Project Listings: 2011
Product Science (Biological)
Junior Division
- J2001 — Fourth Place
- Haleema F. Abbasi, Grade 6
FarmaCowLogy: Comparing Saturated Fat Levels in Different Types of Beef
Advisor: Ms. Muna Moinuddin
School: Orange Crescent School, Garden Grove, Orange County
- J2002
- Alexandra Azua, Grade 8
Does Quality in Cat Food Count?
Advisor: Miss Carrie Given
School: Sanger Academy Charter School, Sanger, Fresno County
- J2003
- Marissa A. Blanco-Johnson, Grade 8
Don't Touch That Handle! Which Brand of Disinfecting Wipes Kills the Most Bacteria Off of Shopping Cart Handles?
Advisor: Ms. Laura Griffith
School: Arroyo Seco Museum Science Magnet School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
- J2004
- Beth E. Buchanan, Grade 6
Emily E. Pofahl, Grade 6
Going Green to Prevent Green: Do Natural Preservatives Prevent Mold in Bread?
Advisor: Mr. Alan Newlove
School: Valley Oak Elementary, Fresno, Fresno County
- J2005
- Jack A. Claxton, Grade 7
When Is the Grass Really Greener?
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County
- J2006
- Raju Ivaturi, Grade 7
Soda: The Silent Tooth Killer
Advisor: Mrs. Cynthia Ligeti
School: Medea Creek Middle School, Oak Park, Ventura County
- J2007 — Honorable Mention
- Madeline L. Karnes, Grade 6
Surviving the Arctic: Which Substance Makes the Best Insulator?
Advisor: Mrs. Peggy Greenfield
School: Stockdale Christian School, Bakersfield, Kern County
- J2008
- Emma L. Lauterbach, Grade 7
What's In Fruit: Brix by Brix
Advisor: Mr. Jeremy Noble
School: Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Penn Valley, Nevada County
- J2009
- Alexander R. Lay, Grade 8
Bacteria Hysteria: Which Backpacking Water Purification Method Removes the Most Bacteria from a Sample of River Water?
Advisor: Mrs. Lisa Kauffman
School: Clear Creek School, Grass Valley, Nevada County
- J2010
- Felicia N. Markfield, Grade 7
Hair Control
Advisor: Mrs. Tracy Maiwald
School: Sacred Heart Parish School, Hollister, San Benito County
- J2011 — First Place
- Crystal R. Poole, Grade 8
The Melting Point: A Study of Ingredients in Buttercream Icing
Advisor: Mrs. Erin Schumacher
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County
- J2012
- Katelyn R. Rodriguez, Grade 7
Best Calorie Burner: Wii or Reality?
Advisor: Mrs. Robin Swann
School: North Creek Academy, Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County
- J2013
- Andrea R. Rohan, Grade 7
Orange You Glad for Vitamin C?
Advisor: Ms. Kaley McHale
School: All Hallows Academy, La Jolla, San Diego County
- J2014 — Second Place
- Nilay S. Sawant, Grade 6
Effect of Microwaving, Sunlight, and Heat Temperature on Vitamin C
Advisor: Ms. Corinna Chung
School: Kennedy (John F.) Middle School, Cupertino, Santa Clara County
- J2015
- Shikha Srinivas, Grade 6
The Good, the Bad, and the Saturated Fat
Advisor: Dr. Vasanthi Srinivas
School: McAuliffe (Christa) Elementary School, Bakersfield, Kern County
- J2016
- Halie J. Swanson, Grade 8
Which Brand of Orange Juice Contains the Most Vitamin C?
Advisor: Mrs. Rita Armstrong
School: Los Cerritos Middle School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County
- J2017
- Tatiana C. Trejo, Grade 8
Zap! Analyzing the Effectiveness of Oil Free Acne Cleansers and the Eradication of Escherichia coli
Advisor: Mrs. Jewely Lopez-Lickey
School: Sanger Academy Charter School, Sanger, Fresno County
- J2018
- Riley S. Unter, Grade 7
Monster Drinks Make Monstrous Teeth
Advisor: Mr. Hakan Taymaz
School: Pacific Technology School - Orangevale, Orangevale, Sacramento County
- J2019 — Honorable Mention
- Veronica L. Villarreal, Grade 8
The Citric Acid that Cures Kidney Stone Pain
Advisor: Mr. David Marchetti
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County
- J2020 — Honorable Mention
- Savannah A. Wittman, Grade 6
What Hand Cleaners Kill Bacteria the Best?
Advisor: Mrs. Carah Muetterties
School: Christian Family Learning Center, Angels Camp, Calaveras County
- J2099 — Third Place
- Genna T. Abele, Grade 8
Dissolve the Pain: How Does the Speed of Dissolution Vary among Name Brand Pain Relievers and the Generic Counterparts?
Advisor: Ms. Astrid Reichelt
School: St. John Fisher, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County
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