CSSF Project Listings: 2012
Mammalian Biology
Junior Division
- J1201
- Luz G. Almanza, Grade 8
The Effect of Age on Blood Pressure
Advisor: Mrs. Shannon Harris
School: Jefferson (Thomas) Middle School, Wasco, Kern County
- J1202 — First Place
- Jessika Baral, Grade 7
A Novel Way to Strengthen Eye Muscles and Enhance Peripheral Vision
Advisor: Ms. Yvonne Alexander
School: Hopkins (William) Junior High School, Fremont, Alameda County
- J1203
- Devon J. Bernsley, Grade 8
Why Am Eye So Dizzy? Measuring Nystagmus to Explore Dizziness Reduction Strategies
Advisor: Mrs. Darshana Shah
School: Portola (Gaspar de) Middle School, Tarzana, Los Angeles County
- J1204
- Julia V. Brock, Grade 7
How Age Affects Dilation of Pupil in Felis domesticus
Advisor: Mr. Jacob Bagnell
School: Anderson Valley Junior/Senior High School, Boonville, Mendocino County
- J1205
- Matthew J. Choi, Grade 6
Impact of Nutrition on Mice
Advisor: Mr. Chuck Nelson
School: Bonita Canyon Elementary, Irvine, Orange County
- J1206
- Olivia R. Cooper, Grade 8
Jump to the Beat: Heart Rate Recovery with Various Post-Exercise Activities
Advisor: Ms. Paula Abajian
School: Baechtel Grove Middle School, Willits, Mendocino County
- J1207
- Jessica M. Cronin, Grade 6
Alicia N. Hoxie, Grade 6
Exercise in the Equine
Advisor: Dr. Sheri Cronin
School: Willits Charter School, Willits, Mendocino County
- J1208
- Marco E. de Cardenas, Grade 6
Is a Dog's Mouth Cleaner than a Human's?
Advisor: Ms. Sara Bruni
School: St. Martin of Tours School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
- J1209 — Honorable Mention
- Irena L. DeZazzo, Grade 7
Can Canines Recognize Muffled Spoken Commands?
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County
- J1210
- Carly R. Dion, Grade 7
CSI: Carly's Science Investigation. Fingerprint Patterns in Siblings
Advisor: Ms. Cynthia Ligeti
School: Medea Creek Middle School, Oak Park, Ventura County
- J1211 — Second Place
- Lekha R. Duvvoori, Grade 6
I See What Eye See: Measuring Low Light Color Vision, Assessing Its Impact on Web Design and in Daily Life
Advisor: Mr. James Rohan
School: Mount Madonna School, Watsonville, Santa Cruz County
- J1212 — Fourth Place
- Daniela H. Gottesman, Grade 8
Exploring the Relationship among Fingerprints and Toeprints
Advisor: Ms. Kim Miller
School: Goleta Valley Junior High School, Goleta, Santa Barbara County
- J1213
- Connor J. Hartigan, Grade 6
Oo, Oo, Oo, I Wanna Be Like You
Advisor: Ms. Nadia Oggiano
School: St. Anne School, Laguna Niguel, Orange County
- J1214
- Kendall A. Kissel, Grade 8
Running Away from Asthma: Does Running Improve Lung Capcity in Asthmatics?
Advisor: Mr. Robert Snodgrass
School: Miraleste Intermediate School, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County
- J1215
- Noah J. LaBella, Grade 7
Identifying Family through Fingerprints
Advisor: Ms. Toni Stolo
School: St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Encino, Los Angeles County
- J1216
- Robyn G. Lee, Grade 7
Which Middle School Sport Burns the Most Calories?
Advisor: Dr. Stefan Lee
School: Polytechnic School, Pasadena, Los Angeles County
- J1217
- Natasha M. Lethaby, Grade 8
The Suffocating Snorkel
Advisor: Mr. Nicholas Lethaby
School: Goleta Valley Junior High School, Goleta, Santa Barbara County
- J1218 — Honorable Mention
- Sean P.B. McGovern, Grade 7
Do You Get a Buzz Out of Exercise? The Effect of Physical Activity and Exercise on Hand Steadiness
Advisor: Mr. Eddie Ozawa
School: St. Martin of Tours School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
- J1219 — Honorable Mention
- Matthew T. Piegza, Grade 7
The Hearing Abilities of Men and Women Ages 15-52
Advisor: Mrs. Kaley McHale
School: All Hallows Academy, La Jolla, San Diego County
- J1220 — Third Place
- Aisha Raheem, Grade 7
Go with the Flow!
Advisor: Mrs. Maryam Abbasi
School: Orange Crescent School, Garden Grove, Orange County
- J1221
- Martha I. Rangel, Grade 8
Band vs. Guitar
Advisor: Mrs. Jewely Lopez-Lickey
School: Sanger Academy Charter School, Sanger, Fresno County
- J1222
- Elizabeth Redko, Grade 8
Thunderous Clock
Advisor: Mr. Matt Inman
School: Ojai Valley School, Ojai, Ventura County
- J1223
- Therese A. Santiago, Grade 7
Harder to Breathe
Advisor: Mr. Vicente Santiago
School: Granite Ridge Intermediate, Fresno, Fresno County
- J1224
- Megan L. Wagoner, Grade 8
Hay! Pick Me
Advisor: Mrs. Stacey Wagoner
School: Rio Bravo-Greeley School, Bakersfield, Kern County
- J1298
- Steven S. Higginbotham, Grade 7
Carrying Capacity of the East Fork Winter Range
Advisor: Mrs. Amanda Manuszak
School: Divisadero Middle School, Vasilia, Tulare County
- J1299
- Courtney J. McCullough, Grade 7
The Effect of Breeding during Moon Phases on Rabbit Litter Gender
Advisor: Mr. Daniel Dummett
School: Union Hill School, Grass Valley, Nevada County
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