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Investigation of Polydimethylsiloxane as a Solid Media for Fluorophores at Room Temperature
Advisor: Mr. Kent Purser
School: Apple Valley High School, Apple Valley, San Bernardino County
Playing CSI: The Effect of Exposure Time and Fuel Type on Fingerprints
Advisor: Mrs. Millie Hackworth
School: Redwood High School, Larkspur, Marin County
Development of a Novel Optical Sensor for Simultaneous Detection of Total and Specific Volatile Organic Compounds
Advisor: Dr. Michael Sailor
School: La Costa Canyon High School, Carlsbad, San Diego County
Breakdown of CO(2) through Electrical Discharge
Advisor: Ms. Brighton Oothoudt
School: Los Alamitos High School, Los Alamitos, Orange County
The Effect of Temperature on Ascorbic Acid in Orange Juice
Advisor: Mrs. Daphne Traeger
School: Gabrielino High School, San Gabriel, Los Angeles County
Catalytic Conundrum: Comparing the Efficiencies of PEM Fuel Cells with Different Concentrations of Platinum Catalysts
Advisor: Mr. Barry Lindaman
School: Frazier Mountain High School, Lebec, Kern County
Multi-Phase Droplets on Superhydrophobic Surfaces
Advisor: Dr. Robert Dubrow
School: Carlmont High School, Belmont, San Mateo County
A Unique Liquid CO(2) Based Green Extraction Process to Obtain Essential Oils from Spices
Advisor: Dr. Philip Hampton
School: Newbury Park High School, Newbury Park, Ventura County
Investigation of Variations in Zinc Coating Thickness with Different Galvanized Metal Thicknesses
Advisor: Mrs. Shamim Habib
School: Stockdale High School, Bakersfield, Kern County
Synthesis and Manipulation of Silver and Gold Nano-Mirrors
Advisor: Dr. Yadong Yin
School: Redlands East Valley High School, Redlands, San Bernardino County
Sarah T. Lamp, Grade 12
Matthew W. Rhodes, Grade 12
Determining the Presence and Quantity of Caffeine in Coca Cola Beverages
Advisor: Dr. Nikki Malhotra
School: Thousand Oaks High School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County
Lawrence K. Yu, Grade 11
Chemically Expediting the Degradation of Polylactic Acid
Advisor: Mrs. Laura Kaufman
School: Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada Flintridge, Los Angeles County
Recapturing Carbon Dioxide: Maximizing the Methanol Alternative
Advisor: Ms. Laura Berger
School: Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada Flintridge, Los Angeles County
Caroline E. Vance, Grade 10
How Do Various Electrolytes, Polyatomic & Monatomic, Affect Charging/Discharging Efficiency of Algae Based Batteries?
Advisor: Mr. Alan Derk, Mr. Olin Bausback
School: San Marcos Senior High School, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County
The Effect of Various Light Sources on the Rate of an Iodine to Iodide Photochemical Reaction
Advisor: Mr. Michael Antrim
School: Woodbridge High School, Irvine, Orange County
Up In Smoke: The Effects of Additives on the Fire Resistance of Paint, Year 2
Advisor: Ms. Gwen Corbett
School: Villa Park High School, Villa Park, Orange County
Rapid Colorimetric Melamine Detection via Gold and Silver Nanoparticles
Advisor: Dr. Nikki Malhotra
School: Thousand Oaks High School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County
Increasing the Efficiency of Energy Extraction from Landfill Gas
Advisor: Mr. Peter Starodub
School: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estate, Los Angeles County
How to Make Your Household Carbon Arc Run Longer
Advisor: Dr. Joel Sercel
School: St. Francis High School, La Canada, Los Angeles County
The Effects of Steric Hindrance on Non-SN2 Reactions
Advisor: Dr. Richard Vistnes
School: Bret Harte Union High School, Angels Camp, Calaveras County
The Dance of the Calcium Cage
Advisor: Dr. Yael Balazs
School: Carmel High School, Carmel, Monterey County
The Effect of Different Base Oils and Biodiesel to Diesel Blends on RPM and Consumption Time in a Model Airplane Engine
Advisor: Mrs. Millie Hackworth
School: Redwood High School, Larkspur, Marin County
If I Dye What Madders?
Advisor: Mrs. Helen Wagner
School: Connelly (Cornelia) School of the Holy Child, Anaheim, Orange County
How Strong Is the Molecular Force in a Drop of Liquid?
Advisor: Dr. David Gettman
School: University High School, Fresno, Fresno County
Application of Micro and Nano Sized Magnetic Beads for the Purification of Water
Advisor: Mr. Yuk Yung
School: Mills High School, Millbrae, San Mateo County