CSSF Project Listings: 2011
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Senior Division
- S1701
- Alexa J. Aranjo, Grade 11
The Neurological Effect of Ginkgo biloba on the Mouse Hippocampus
Advisor: Mr. Martin Byhower
School: Chadwick School, Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County
- S1702 — First Place
- Easun P. Arunachalam, Grade 10
The Use of Pesticides and Their Impact on the Unintended Targets of Their Application
Advisor: Ms. Orenda Tuason
School: Crescenta Valley High School, La Crescenta, Los Angeles County
- S1703 — Honorable Mention
- Meghana Bhimarao, Grade 11
Collapsing Cancer Cells: Exploiting the Elasticity and Natural Frequency of a Cancer Cell's Cytoskeleton
Advisor: Mrs. Barjinder Sabherwal
School: Evergreen Valley High School, San Jose, Santa Clara County
- S1704
- Casey M. Campos, Grade 9
How Will Diluted Concentrations of Heated Herbicide Affect the Killing of Plants?
Advisor: Mr. Don VanNess
School: Clovis East High School, Clovis, Fresno County
- S1705 — Honorable Mention
- Alyssa N. Cook, Grade 11
The Skeleton as an Endocrine Organ: The Effect of Insulin and L-Sulforaphane on Osteogenesis in MC3T3 Preosteoblasts
Advisor: Dr. David Gardiner
School: Villa Park High School, Villa Park, Orange County
- S1706
- Avenlea L. Gamble, Grade 11
Alisa Smith, Grade 11
How Are Native Mendo Co. Stream Invertebrates Affected by Four Common Pollutants Used in Illegal Marijuana Grow Sites?
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Willits Charter School, Willits, Mendocino County
- S1707
- Kaitlyn R. Grayson, Grade 12
Attack of the Killer Pesticide!
Advisor: Ms. Rachel Melogno
School: International Polytechnic High School, Pomona, Los Angeles County
- S1708
- Tauna R. Hincker, Grade 10
Miranda L. Moog, Grade 10
Plant Damage.com
Advisor: Mrs. Erin Vaccaro
School: Willits Charter School, Willits, Mendocino County
- S1709
- Siu Kwan D. Ho, Grade 12
Surgical Management of Burned Feet Contractures: Reconstructive Release Resulting from Various Surgical Aspects
Advisor: Mr. David Knight
School: University High School, Irvine, Orange County
- S1710
- John J. Jankowski, Grade 10
Fortifying the Cell's Defenses: The Effects of Fish Oil on Cell Membrane Strength
Advisor: Mrs. Viki Acquistapace
School: De La Salle High School, Concord, Contra Costa County
- S1711 — Honorable Mention
- Justin F. Jorge, Grade 10
Natural Spider Repellents
Advisor: Mrs. Viki Acquistapace
School: De La Salle High School, Concord, Contra Costa County
- S1712
- Karley Lassley, Grade 9
Which Local Plant Extracts Will Be an Effective Pesticide on Mosquito Larvae and Still Be Safe for Other Aquatic Life?
Advisor: Mr. Nathan Whittington
School: Sanger High School, Sanger, Fresno County
- S1713 — Second Place
- Alexander J. Lu, Grade 12
The Role of the Parabrachial Nucleus in Regulation of Cardiac Sympathoexcitatory Reflexes Evoked by Bradykinin
Advisor: Mr. David Knight
School: University High School, Irvine, Orange County
- S1714
- Eric M. Machado, Grade 10
The Effect of Acai Berries on Tenebrio molitor Immunity
Advisor: Mrs. Viki Acquistapace
School: De La Salle High School, Concord, Contra Costa County
- S1715
- Katia A. Mafra Spencer, Grade 9
Does SPLAT DMDS Repel Bees?
Advisor: Dr. Agenor Mafra-Neto
School: North (John Wesley) High School, Riverside, Riverside County
- S1716
- Leslie Magana, Grade 9
Cup O' Joe for Vertebrates and Invertebrates: Caffeine's Effect on Fish and Crickets
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Callaway
School: Hueneme High School, Oxnard, Ventura County
- S1717
- Lyndsey J. Marsh, Grade 11
Elizabeth K. Mazeika, Grade 11
Tanya R. Treshinsky, Grade 11
It's a Rat Race: The Effect of 5-Hour Energy Drink
Advisor: Dr. Nikki Malhotra
School: Thousand Oaks High School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County
- S1718 — Third Place
- Jorie A. Moore, Grade 11
Investigating the Effectiveness of Indigenous Plant Solutions in Inhibiting Leaf Gall Insect Development
Advisor: Mr. Nathan Whittington
School: Sanger High School, Sanger, Fresno County
- S1719 — Fourth Place
- Suchith R. Nareddy, Grade 12
Longevity and Diet: Studying the Relationship between Caloric Intake, Dietary Manipulation, and Life Span in Drosophila
Advisor: Mr. Wayne Garabedian
School: Clovis West High School, Fresno, Fresno County
- S1720 — Honorable Mention
- Ilakya Palanisamy, Grade 11
Kartiga Selvaganesan, Grade 11
Nanotechnology in Cancer Therapy: A Proposed Model of Using Thermosensitive Liposomes in Effective Drug Delivery
Advisor: Mrs. Amanda Alonzo
School: Lynbrook High School, San Jose, Santa Clara County
- S1721
- Nicholas M. Paz, Grade 10
Coral Reef Pollution: The Effects of Tricaine Methane Sulfonate on Seriatopora Coral
Advisor: Mrs. Viki Acquistapace
School: De La Salle High School, Concord, Contra Costa County
- S1722 — Honorable Mention
- Annalise Smith, Grade 9
The Hair Dye You Choose....
Advisor: Ms. Jacqueline Pealatere
School: Willits High School, Willits, Mendocino County
- S1723
- Emily To, Grade 11
An Analysis of the Microencapsulation Efficiency of Novel Chitosan Microcapsules as Vehicles for Drug-Delivery Systems
Advisor: Mr. John Allen
School: Oak Grove High School, San Jose, Santa Clara County
- S1724
- Tyler G. Urban, Grade 11
Microscopic Matchup: Plankton vs. Oil Dispersant
Advisor: Mr. Mark Grubb
School: Desert High School, Edwards, Kern County
- S1725
- Haley Washburn, Grade 11
What Is the Effect of Different Juices and Green Tea on the Effectiveness of Antibiotics?
Advisor: Mr. Nathan Whittington
School: Sanger High School, Sanger, Fresno County
- S1726
- Cynthia L. Yin, Grade 9
Catalytic Delivery NanoSubstrates (CDNS) for Highly Efficient Delivery of Biomolecules
Advisor: Dr. Hsian-Rong Tseng
School: Westlake High School, Westlake Village, Ventura County
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